Sheikh Mohammed arrives in Riyadh for GCC summit

Tuesday, 10 December 2019 15:46

Saudi Arabia's King Salman bin Abdulaziz welcomed the ruler of Dubai as he arrived in Riyadh for the 40th GCC summit.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, will lead the UAE delegation as the gulf leaders focus on the regional and international political developments.

This year's summit, which will be held in Riyadh's Al Daraya Palace, will also touch upon trade and security co-operation.

.@KingSalman receives @HHShkMohd upon his arrival in Riyadh as the head of the #UAE delegation participating in the GCC Summit. pic.twitter.com/ZtEexLZYZM
— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) December 10, 2019

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