GCC Secretary-General Offers Condolences to Qatar, Türkiye over Helicopter Crash Victims

Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi
Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi
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GCC Secretary-General Offers Condolences to Qatar, Türkiye over Helicopter Crash Victims

Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi
Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi

Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Albudaiwi expressed his sincere condolences and sympathy to Qatar and Türkiye over the victims of the helicopter crash in Qatar’s territorial waters, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Monday.

On Sunday, seven people have been confirmed killed in a helicopter crash belonging to the Qatari Ministry of Defense due to a technical malfunction during a routine mission.

Four of those killed ⁠were Qatari armed forces ‌personnel, ‌one was from the Qatar-Türkiye ‌joint forces and ‌two were technicians, according to the Turkish and Qatari defense ministries.

Albudaiwi also extended his condolences to the families of the deceased, praying to Allah Almighty to bestow His mercy upon them and grant their families patience and solace.



Saudi Arabia Condemns Developments in Niamey

A view of an empty street following a mutineers' attack on the airport and the presidency in Niamey, Niger, August 29, 2026. (Reuters)
A view of an empty street following a mutineers' attack on the airport and the presidency in Niamey, Niger, August 29, 2026. (Reuters)
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Saudi Arabia Condemns Developments in Niamey

A view of an empty street following a mutineers' attack on the airport and the presidency in Niamey, Niger, August 29, 2026. (Reuters)
A view of an empty street following a mutineers' attack on the airport and the presidency in Niamey, Niger, August 29, 2026. (Reuters)

Saudi Arabia condemned on Sunday the developments that took place in Niamey on Saturday, saying the Kingdom “stands in solidarity with the government and people of Niger against any attempt to undermine the country’s security and stability.”

A Foreign Ministry statement underlined the Kingdom’s support for all efforts that help “in safeguarding the security and sovereignty of Niger and protecting its resources against rebel groups.”

It wished Niger and its people continued security and prosperity.


Saudi Leadership Congratulates President of Türkiye on Victory Day

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister. (SPA)
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister. (SPA)
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Saudi Leadership Congratulates President of Türkiye on Victory Day

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister. (SPA)
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister. (SPA)

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud sent on Sunday a cable of congratulations to Türkiye’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on his country's Victory Day.

King Salman wished the president continued good health and happiness, and the government and people of Türkiye steady progress and prosperity.

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, sent Erdogan a similar cable on the occasion.


OIC Secretary-General, GCC Secretary-General Discuss Boosting Cooperation

GCC Secretary-General Jasem Albudaiwi. SPA
GCC Secretary-General Jasem Albudaiwi. SPA
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OIC Secretary-General, GCC Secretary-General Discuss Boosting Cooperation

GCC Secretary-General Jasem Albudaiwi. SPA
GCC Secretary-General Jasem Albudaiwi. SPA

Secretary-General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed received a phone call from Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi.

During the call, the two sides discussed ways to strengthen partnership and coordination between the OIC and the GCC.