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The struggle for gender equality and participation in the Gulf states

Kuwait - Muslimchronicle

What role should women play in society, political, and business leadership is a question at the center of controversy in the conservative Arab states of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) where religion, customs, and traditions strongly influence the role of gender in society. Yet there is a growing recognition that to develop the GCC states and overhaul their economies toRead more

On Obstetrics, Gynecology and Infertility begins tomorrow

Dubai - Muslimchronicle

The 14th Emirates International Conference on Obstetrics and Gynecology and Infertility will be held in Dubai tomorrow (Thursday) Under the theme "The Role of Genes in Gynecology", and that is under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Minister of Finance and Chairman of the Dubai Health Authority, Supported by SheikhRead more

Myths and misconceptions surrounding VAT

Dubai - Muslimchronicle

With the onset of the New Year, a five per cent levy on most goods and services was introduced in the UAE in the form of Value-Added Tax (VAT). While marketers took advantage of this opportunity to sell goods and services in abundance, customers had no idea that a product or service purchased in 2017, but delivered in 2018 wasRead more

Hadi stresses need for resuming fighting until victory

Aden - Abdel Ghani Yahia

Yemeni President Abd-Rabbu Mansour Hadi said the military operations will not stop until all the Yemeni territories are liberated from Houthi rebel militants. In a meeting with ambassadors of the G19 supporting Yemen, attended by GCC Secretary-General Abdulatif al-Zayani, Hadi said no dialogue or consultations can be held unless they are based on the three relevant terms of reference, whichRead more

Qatar economic costs grow amid protracted isolation in GCC

Doha - Muslimchronicle

More than six months into the isolation of Qatar by its neighbours in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), the small oil-and gas-rich Arab country is swimming in troubled economic waters, but not without buoys. Having the richest gas reserve in the world, a major share in the global liquefied natural gas (LNG) market and armed with huge foreign exchange reserves, Qatar isRead more

Tally Solutions geared up to help GCC businesses transition

Dubai - Muslimchronicle

In an endeavour to help businesses in the UAE comply with VAT regulations, Tally Solutions, a leading international compliance software provider will offer improved insights, data alignment, efficiencies and transparency to enterprises in the UAE. Tally Solutions is well established in the region and is used by 40,000 satisfied clients across GCC. The company offers a complete business suite, fromRead more

GCC Summit closed stressing of keeping the organization

Kuwait - Khalid Al Shahin

This year's annual GCC summit closed on Tuesday after just one day of meetings in Kuwait City, with Kuwait's emir saying the council's leaders had managed to calm the situation in a reference to the row between members states the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Bahrain, and Qatar. The summit, which opened on Tuesday, was supposed to last two days butRead more

Kuwait prepares for hosting GCC Summit

Kuwait - Khalid Al Shahin

First Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Kuwait Shaikh Sabah Al Khalid Al Hamad Al Sabah has said on Sunday that his country has completed preparations for hosting the 38th Gulf Cooperation Council Summit. During his attendance of the UAE’s 46th National Day celebrations at the country’s embassy in Kuwait, he said: “Kuwait will welcome GCC leaders on TuesdayRead more

Saudi Interior Minister receives GCC Secretary General

Riyadh - Muslimchronicle

Saudi Interior Minister Prince Abdelaziz bin Saud bin Nayef bin Abdelaziz received in Riyadh today GCC Secretary General Abdullatif Al Zayani. They discussed issues pertaining to the GCC affairs. The Saudi Interior Minister hailed the role of the GCC Secretariat General to boost the GCC march.Read more