GCC reschedules Gulf-European summit in Riyadh over security concerns
The GCC has postponed the Gulf-European summit in Riyadh, citing ongoing Houthi threats and the suspension of operations at King Khalid International Airport.
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AIThe Secretariat General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) announced today from Riyadh that the Gulf-European summit, originally scheduled for October 24, 2026 in Riyadh, has been rescheduled to ensure the safety of participating delegations.
GCC Secretary-General Jassem Mohamed Albudaiwi explained that the decision was made due to the continued attempts by the Houthi militia to target Saudi Arabia and its civilian infrastructure, which poses a threat to the safety and security of civilians. He also cited the ongoing suspension of operations at King Khalid International Airport.
Albudaiwi noted that the Secretariat General will coordinate with the European side to agree on a new date for the summit once both parties reach a consensus.
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Joint commitment to strengthen cooperation
The Secretary-General added that the GCC and the European Union remain committed to creating the right conditions for the summit, in order to advance long-term cooperation and promote growth and prosperity for the countries and peoples of both organizations.