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GCC postpones Gulf-European summit in Riyadh as Houthi attacks persist
October 15, 2026 at 02:00 PM
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يواليوم السابع
"التعاون الخليجي": إعادة جدولة موعد القمة الخليجية - الأوروبية
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بسبب الاعتداءات الحوثية على المملكة.. تأجيل انعقاد القمة الخليجية الأوربية
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SNSky News Arabia
تأجيل القمة الخليجية الأوروبية في الرياض
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AJAl Jazeera Arabic
مجلس التعاون الخليجي: تأجيل القمة الخليجية الأوروبية المقررة في الرياض
(opens the publisher’s site)The Gulf Cooperation Council has postponed the Gulf-European summit scheduled for October 24 in Riyadh, citing continued Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia.
- GCC Secretary-General Jassim Al-Budaiwi announced the summit, originally set for October 24 in Riyadh, will be rescheduled.
- Al-Budaiwi cited continued Houthi attempts to target Saudi Arabia and its civilian facilities, threatening the safety of civilians.
- The postponement also follows the extended suspension of operations at King Khalid International Airport and safety concerns for participating delegations.
- A new summit date will be agreed upon later between the Gulf and European sides.