KUWAIT: Acting Director General of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) Duaij Al-Otaibi affirmed that the 17th meeting of the Gulf Cooperation Council’s (GCC) Permanent Committee for Meteorology and Climate represents an important step toward advancing joint Gulf action and implementing key initiatives in the fields of meteorology and climate. In his opening address at the meeting, held Wednesday in Kuwait, Al-Otaibi said the gathering reflects the GCC’s firm commitment to coordinated regional efforts and constructive cooperation in executing shared projects — most notably the establishment of an advanced early warning network for weather and climate-related disasters across GCC countries.
He explained that the network aims to strengthen regional preparedness, protect lives and property, and meet the aspirations of GCC leaders and citizens. Al-Otaibi expressed pride in the continued support of the region’s leadership for meteorological and climate initiatives, describing them as “a vital pillar in building the future,” and noting that meteorology and climate are integral to achieving sustainable development.
The 17th meeting of the Standing Committee for Meteorology and Climate of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf.
Al-Otaibi highlighted that the adoption of a unified GCC meteorology law demonstrates the collective commitment of member states and reinforces integration in addressing growing climate challenges. He expressed appreciation to the GCC General Secretariat for its ongoing support and sincere efforts in enhancing cooperation and coordination among member countries. For his part, Abdullah Al-Rubaie, Head of the Human and Environmental Affairs Sector at the GCC General Secretariat, affirmed that the GCC leaders’ support for joint Gulf action reflects their vision to achieve greater cooperation and integration among member states.
Al-Rubaie underscored the General Secretariat’s commitment to strengthening collaboration in meteorology and climate through coordination and knowledge-sharing, noting that such cooperation reinforces the GCC’s presence as an active and influential bloc in regional and international forums addressing climate change. He added that the meeting’s agenda includes several topics of common interest, such as the Gulf climate statistics project, the progress of the Green Middle East Initiative, and other key programs aimed at enhancing joint Gulf efforts in the fields of meteorology and climate. — KUNA
