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Security and prosperity of Gulf states 'indivisible', says Bahrain's King Hamad

GCC leaders reiterate commitment to joint defence strategy at summit

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Mansoor Abulhoul, UAE ambassador to the UK, said the two countries were involved in close co-operation. Damien McElroy / The National

UK minister praises role of UAE in boosting GCC trade deal

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Completing the regional air defence shield is a priority, according to GCC Secretary General Jasem Al Budaiwi. The National

GCC air defence system will be completed soon, says Al Budaiwi

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The US Capitol building in Washington. Bloomberg

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Leaders from across the region stand for a photograph during the 46th GCC Summit, at Sakhir Palace, in Bahrain. UAE Presidential Court

The GCC summit underlines Gulf priorities

The final communique from the 46th GCC summit stresses the indispensability of collective security

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