GCC Sec Gen inaugurates GCC-RDEP concluding meeting

TDT | Manama
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The final meeting for the launch of the Gulf Radiological Data Exchange Platform (GCC-RDEP) was held in Riyadh under the patronage of GCC Secretary General Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi. Christophe Farnaud, EU Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, also participated in the event.

The GCC-RDEP is a strategic initiative designed to enhance the region’s capacity to manage radiological and nuclear risks. The platform enables real-time data exchange between GCC countries and the European Union’s Joint Research Centre, improving early detection and response to potential incidents.

Albudaiwi highlighted the GCC’s ongoing commitment to regional security and stability, noting that the integration of early warning systems and the establishment of the Operations Room at the GCC Emergency Management Centre were carried out under the directives of the GCC Ministers of Interior and Defence. These efforts ensure the region is equipped with the latest technologies to anticipate and respond to emergencies.

The Secretary General praised the project as a result of exceptional collaboration aimed at mitigating the effects of radiological emergencies. He stressed the importance of simulation systems that allow for impact assessments and provide technical guidance to decision-makers.

Albudaiwi also expressed appreciation to all partners involved in the project, including representatives from the EU, GCC member states, emergency specialists, and security personnel. He commended the growing ties between the GCC and the European Union, highlighting the outcomes of the first EU-Gulf Summit in Brussels in October 2024, which strengthened cooperation on technical and emergency response initiatives.