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India signs MoU with Gulf Cooperation Council to facilitate consultation
EAM S Jaishankar signed a MoU with the Secretary-General of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Nayef Falah Mubarak Al-Hajraf on the mechanism of consultations between India and the GCC
 "India signs MoU with Gulf Cooperation Council to facilitate consultation")
Ashok Leyland bags order for supplying 1,400 school buses in UAE
Indian company says deal win by distribution partners 'reaffirms faith' in its buses
 "Ashok Leyland bags order for supplying 1,400 school buses in UAE")
Time is ripe for India to explore trade deal with AfCFTA: Commerce Secy
AfCFTA brings together the 55 countries of the African Union and eight regional economic communities to create a single market for the continent
 "Time is ripe for India to explore trade deal with AfCFTA: Commerce Secy")
Leaders vow for security, stability in Middle East at Jeddah summit
Hosted by Saudi Arabia, the summit was attended by leaders of the Gulf Cooperation Council, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan and the US
 "Leaders vow for security, stability in Middle East at Jeddah summit")
India's bilateral trade with Gulf Council grows at rapid pace, data shows
Bilateral trade has increased to USD 154.73 billion in 2021-22 from USD 87.4 billion in 2020-21
 "India's bilateral trade with Gulf Council grows at rapid pace, data shows")
We may consider preferential trade pact with Oman to boost ties: Goyal
India is also under active discussions with Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) for a comprehensive trade agreement, the Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said
 "We may consider preferential trade pact with Oman to boost ties: Goyal")
India, Oman agree to have joint feasibility study on limited trade deal
The development is taking place at a time when India is set to begin deeper engagements with the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries towards inking a free trade agreement (FTA)
 "India, Oman agree to have joint feasibility study on limited trade deal")
Gulf states will take at least 10 years to end oil dependence: Moody's
Reliance on the energy sector will be the 'key credit constraint' for the six countries forming the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), the ratings agency said in a report on Monday
 "Gulf states will take at least 10 years to end oil dependence: Moody's")
It's time Gulf Arab States look away from Oil and find new revenue sources
We are approaching an energy inflection point in the global economy: plentiful oil supply, a demand plateau by 2030 and more competitive renewable-energy options
 "It's time Gulf Arab States look away from Oil and find new revenue sources")
Realty firms see jump in enquiries and purchases by Gulf-based NRIs
Covid-19-induced Job losses in West Asia, falling oil prices, and security of owning a house in one's native country are driving trend, say developers
 "Realty firms see jump in enquiries and purchases by Gulf-based NRIs")
Working with the Gulf
India must accept responsibilities for its diaspora
 "Working with the Gulf")
Novo Nordisk appoints Vikrant Shrotriya as MD, Corp V-P for India business
He returns to India after 13 years with an overall career spanning over 20 years in the healthcare industry in India and internationally
 "Novo Nordisk appoints Vikrant Shrotriya as MD, Corp V-P for India business")
Qatar boycott: US urges Gulf states to stay united, sort differences
Qatar's neighbours announced they were severing diplomatic ties with it for supporting terrorism
 "Qatar boycott: US urges Gulf states to stay united, sort differences")
