The GCC General Secretariat launched on Thursday, 14 November 2019, a weekly Email Newsletter in Arabic and English that will enable all individuals and institutions around the world to check out the latest news, events and achievements of the GCC.

The Director-General of Media Affairs and Strategic Communications, Mr. Faisal Al-Shaikh pointed out that the launch of this E-Newsletter comes in line with the technological developments that have become an influential factor in the media field. This will give the interested in knowing the work of the Gulf Cooperation Council and its General Secretariat, sectors and committees the opportunity to stay informed, as it will provide him with the ability to communicate with the General Secretariat.

Mr. Al-Shaikh said that the E-Newsletter in Arabic and English will be available via e-mail to individuals and institutions that can subscribe via links that will be published in the GCC verified accounts on Twitter in both languages. He pointed out that the E-Newsletter will include a section for the latest news of the Council and the periodic meetings of the committees, also the latest decisions and data. It will also include a section showing the achievements of the GCC joint work, as well as news and information videos linked directly to the GCC channel on YouTube. In addition to the infographics and contents published on the GCC verified accounts on Twitter and Instagram. The E-Newsletter will also provide access to the websites of the GCC authorities and organizations affiliated to the General Secretariat.

The Director-General of Media Affairs and Strategic Communications concluded his statement saying that the E-Newsletter will be published weekly every Thursday. Subscribers will be able to send and publish them by sharing their links via Email or WhatsApp, due to the subscription being free and only requires registration via email.