GCC, Azerbaijan vow to boost cooperation

GCC Secretary-General Jassim Mohammed Al-Budaiwi meeting with Azerbaijan's ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Shahin Abdullayev, in Riyadh on Friday. (GCC photo via Twitter)
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Updated 29 April 2023
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GCC, Azerbaijan vow to boost cooperation

RIYADH: Jassim Mohammed Al-Budaiwi, secretary-general of the GCC, met with the Ambassador of Azerbaijan to Saudi Arabia, Shahin Abdullayev, in Riyadh.

During the meeting, the GCC official stressed the importance of consolidating Gulf-Azerbaijan relations to serve common interests.

They also reviewed the bilateral relations between the GCC countries and Azerbaijan, ways to enhance the ties, and discussed means to ensure their development in various fields, in light of the agreement signed between the two sides in 2013.

The agreement includes activating all areas of cooperation between the two sides, including energy, trade, investment, food security, culture, tourism, education, and communication between peoples, and working to hold the second Gulf-Azerbaijan Economic Forum, based on the success of the first forum in 2017.

The meeting also witnessed an exchange of views on regional and international issues of common concern.

The meeting was attended by the Assistant Secretary-General for Political Affairs and Negotiations at the GCC, Abdulaziz Abu Hamad Aluwaisheg.


Jazan Festival highlights Fifa’s local heritage

Updated 18 January 2026
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Jazan Festival highlights Fifa’s local heritage

JAZAN: The Fifa governorate pavilion at the Jazan Festival offers visitors a vivid glimpse into the region’s local heritage, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

Part of the “This is Jazan” event at Cultural Street until Feb. 15, the pavilion reflects the area’s cultural identity and rich traditions.

It showcases daily life through traditional clothing, handicrafts, coffee-making tools, and heritage artifacts, highlighting the diversity of local crafts.

The pavilion also features models of agricultural terraces and mountain villages, illustrating Fifa’s distinctive natural environment, the SPA reported.

It has drawn large crowds eager to learn about traditional attire and social customs, with staff providing explanations.

Live demonstrations turn visits into interactive experiences, deepening visitors’ connection to the region’s spirit.

Organizers said Fifa’s participation highlights its heritage and raises awareness of its value in the region’s cultural landscape.