Abu Dhabi Consultative Meeting Brings Together Leaders of GCC, Egypt, Jordan

A handout photo made available by the UAE's Presidential Court shows (L-R) Sultan of Oman Haitham bin Tariq, Egypt's President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Bahrain's King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, and Jordan’s King Abdullah II during a fraternal consultative meeting at the St Regis Saadiyat in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 18 January 2023. (EPA/UAE Presidential Court/Handout)
A handout photo made available by the UAE's Presidential Court shows (L-R) Sultan of Oman Haitham bin Tariq, Egypt's President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Bahrain's King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, and Jordan’s King Abdullah II during a fraternal consultative meeting at the St Regis Saadiyat in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 18 January 2023. (EPA/UAE Presidential Court/Handout)
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Abu Dhabi Consultative Meeting Brings Together Leaders of GCC, Egypt, Jordan

A handout photo made available by the UAE's Presidential Court shows (L-R) Sultan of Oman Haitham bin Tariq, Egypt's President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Bahrain's King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, and Jordan’s King Abdullah II during a fraternal consultative meeting at the St Regis Saadiyat in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 18 January 2023. (EPA/UAE Presidential Court/Handout)
A handout photo made available by the UAE's Presidential Court shows (L-R) Sultan of Oman Haitham bin Tariq, Egypt's President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Bahrain's King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, and Jordan’s King Abdullah II during a fraternal consultative meeting at the St Regis Saadiyat in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 18 January 2023. (EPA/UAE Presidential Court/Handout)

The United Arab Emirates hosted on Wednesday a fraternal consultative meeting that brought together the leaders of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and several Arab leaders at the invitation of President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

The officials discussed fraternal relations between their countries and different aspects of coordination and cooperation between them in all fields to meet the aspirations of their people for a future that enjoys more development and progress.

They reviewed regional and international developments and the regional political, security and economic challenges.

They stressed the importance of coordinating stances and consolidating joint Arab work in handling these challenges to pave the way for a more stable and prosperous future.

The meeting was attended by Oman’s Sultan Haitham bin Tariq, Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and Jordan’s King Abdullah II.

The leaders underscored their joint vision to strengthen stability and prosperity in the region and the importance of communication to achieve it.

They also stressed the importance of committing to the principle of good neighborliness, respecting the sovereignty of nations and refraining from interfering in their internal affairs.



Saudi National Center for Meteorology Warns of Heavy Rain in Makkah

Worshippers are seen at the Grand Mosque in Makkah amid rainfall. (SPA)
Worshippers are seen at the Grand Mosque in Makkah amid rainfall. (SPA)
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Saudi National Center for Meteorology Warns of Heavy Rain in Makkah

Worshippers are seen at the Grand Mosque in Makkah amid rainfall. (SPA)
Worshippers are seen at the Grand Mosque in Makkah amid rainfall. (SPA)

Saudi Arabia’s National Center for Meteorology warned on Friday of heavy rains in Makkah and Al-Jumum Governorate including the centers of Rahat and Madrakah.

The rain will be accompanied by strong winds, lack of horizontal visibility, hail, torrents, and thunderstorms.

It said the weather conditions will continue until Friday night.

Meanwhile, the General Authority for the Care of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet's Mosque, in cooperation with other government agencies working in the Grand Mosque, intensified cleaning and drying of the Mataf area (circumambulation track) after the rainfall witnessed in Makkah on Thursday to ensure the safety and security of worshippers and Umrah performers.

The authority mobilized more than 200 supervisors and observers, 4,000 workers, and more than 500 pieces of equipment to deal with the rain.

To ensure the thoroughness of the cleaning process, water suction and washing equipment were strategically distributed both inside and outside the Grand Mosque.