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Wednesday Dec 16
Bahrain's Al Mutawa set to be next GCC chief
Candidate will replace Al Attiyah in 2011
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Wednesday Dec 16
GCC leaders decry Swiss minaret ban
Communique also emphasises joint responsibility to tackle climate change issues
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Wednesday Dec 16
Riyadh gets backing against Yemen rebels
Six states have agreed to create a joint security force for quick intervention to address security threats
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Wednesday Dec 16
Gulf monetary union pact comes into effect
Summit also endorses plan to create force to tackle security threats
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Tuesday Dec 15
GCC leaders expected to endorse monetary union
The Monetary Union treaty has been ratified by Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Qatar
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Tuesday Dec 15
Confusion over next GCC secretary general
Four of the GCC countries have endorsed Bahrain's nominee, but Qatar has not publicly supported Al Mutawa for the post of GCC secretary general
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Tuesday Dec 15
Luxurious palace plays host to leaders
Andalusian touch to Islamic architecture
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Tuesday Dec 15
Kuwait summit launches Gulf power grid
GCC leaders approve creation of regional rail authority and express support for Saudi action against Yemeni rebels
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Tuesday Dec 15
Ministers approve draft document
Communique addresses major regional issues including violence in Yemen
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Monday Dec 14
Monetary union's success rests on full participation
No economic integration without UAE, Oman
