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His Majesty Sultan Haitham heads to Bahrain for GCC Summit

His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik departed the Sultanate of Oman today to participate in the 46th Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Summit, set to be held in the Kingdom of Bahrain.

TAS News Service

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Wednesday, December 3, 2025

MUSCAT – His Majesty is leading the delegation of the Sultanate, participating in this pivotal gathering, alongside Their Majesties and Highnesses the esteemed leaders of the GCC member states.
The summit brings together leaders of the GCC states to discuss regional cooperation, economic integration, and developments affecting security and stability in the region. His Majesty’s participation underscores Oman’s continued commitment to supporting joint Gulf action and strengthening ties among member states.

Senior officials were present at the airport to bid farewell to His Majesty as he embarked on the official visit.

The forty-sixth Gulf Cooperation Council Summit embodies the collective aspirations of the member states’ citizens for deeper cooperation, comprehensive integration, and strengthened bonds across all levels.

In an earlier interview with the local agency, Sheikh Ahmed bin Hashel Al Maskari, Head of the Department for the Gulf Cooperation Council and Regional Neighbourhood, affirmed that the Sultanate of Oman, under the sagacious leadership of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, reiterates its unwavering commitment to bolstering the march of the Gulf Cooperation Council and strengthening the frameworks for collective action among its sisterly nations.

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