Gulf Cooperation Council Archives

February 5, 2026 6:46 PM

India, Gulf Cooperation Council sign terms of reference for Free Trade Agreement

India and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) on Thursday signed the Terms of Reference (ToR) for negotiations on a proposed Free Trade Agreement (FTA), marking a significant step towards deepening economic ties between the two sides. The ToR was sig...

January 5, 2026 11:02 AM

GCC forces take part as Gulf Shield 2026 begins in Saudi Arabia

Gulf Cooperation Council forces have begun a major joint military exercise in Saudi Arabia aimed at strengthening collective defence and improving regional military coordination. The Saudi ministry of defence said the exercise, titled “Gulf Shield...

August 13, 2025 3:22 PM

Kuwait Introduces Visa-on-Arrival for All GCC Residents, Easing Travel for Indian Expats

In a move to boost regional connectivity, Kuwait has introduced a visa-on-arrival (VoA) facility for all residents holding valid residency permits in Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, including the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain, and Oman....

September 9, 2024 7:07 PM

GCC Foreign Ministers Hold Talks in Riyadh, Engage with International Partners

The 161st Ministerial Council meeting of the Gulf Cooperation Council took place on Monday in the Saudi capital, chaired by Qatari Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani. The meeting was attended by GC...

September 9, 2024 4:50 PM

S Jaishankar Engages in Diplomatic Talks on Sidelines of GCC Meeting

External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar held a series of bilateral meetings with foreign ministers from Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries and Brazil on the sidelines of the inaugural India-GCC Foreign Ministers' meeting in Riyadh. These di...

April 10, 2024 10:04 AM

UAE and Gulf Cooperation Council countries celebrating Eid Al Fitr on April 10

The United Arab Emirates, along with other Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries and many Arab nations, have officially declared Wednesday, April 10, 2024, as the first day of Eid Al Fitr. This joyous occasion marks the conclusion of the holy mont...

November 3, 2023 9:23 AM

Union Education Minister meets UAE Cabinet Affairs Minister in Dubai to foster bilateral

Union Minister of Education and Skill Development Dharmendra Pradhan held a meeting with the Minister of Cabinet Affairs of the United Arab Emirates, Mohammad Al Gergawi, in Dubai. The primary focus of this high-level meeting was to reinforce and dee...

November 2, 2023 10:07 PM

NSDCI and EFS Facilities Services Group ink MOU for skilled workforce mobility

November 2, 2023 - National Skill Development Corporation of India and EFS Facilities Services Group (EFS), a Facilities Management Firm based in the UAE, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote Skilled International Workforce Mobi...