deleg_gulf_countries_news_2016 - Delegation News - gulf_countries en http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/gulf_countries/delegation_gulf_countries_news_rss_en.xml Joint Statement on the outcome of the United Kingdom Referendum http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_MEX-16-2327_en.htm Joint Statement by Martin Schulz, President of the European Parliament, Donald Tusk, President of the European Council, Mark Rutte, Holder of the rotating Presidency of the Council of the EU, and Jean-Claude Juncker, President of the European Commission, on the outcome of the United Kingdom Referendum CWCM//14 Wed, 29 Jun 2016 11:30:00 +0200 تصريح مشترك حول نتيحة الاستفتاء الذي جرى بالمملكة المتحدة http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/gulf_countries/press_corner/all_news/news/2016/160627_en.htm تصريح مشترك للسيد مارتن شولتز، رئيس البرلمان الأوروبي والسيد دونالد تاسك، رئيس المجلس الأوروبي والسيد مارك روت، رئيس الدورة الحالية لمجلس الاتحاد الأوروبي والسيد جون كلود يونكير، رئيس المفوضية الأوروبية CWCM//13 Sun, 26 Jun 2016 11:00:00 +0200 World Refugee Day 2016 http://ec.europa.eu/echo/resources-campaigns/campaigns/support-refugees_en The European Commission has launched its #supportRefugees Campaign CWCM//12 Wed, 15 Jun 2016 10:28:00 +0200 A new strategy to put culture at the heart of EU international relations http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/gulf_countries/press_corner/all_news/news/2016/20160608_1_en.htm CWCM//11 Wed, 08 Jun 2016 00:00:00 +0200 The GCC and the European Union to foster clean energy partnership during event in Dubai http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/gulf_countries/documents/press_corner/20160518-clean-energy_en.pdf CWCM//10 Wed, 18 May 2016 00:00:00 +0200 International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia And Biphobia http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/gulf_countries/press_corner/all_news/news/2016/20160516_en.htm Declaration by High Representative, Federica Mogherini, on behalf of the European Union on the occasion of the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia And Biphobia, 17 May 2016 CWCM//9 Mon, 16 May 2016 00:00:00 +0200 Statement by the HR/VP Federica Mogherini on the situation in Syria http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/gulf_countries/documents/press_corner/20160503_en.pdf The new spike of violence and actions undermining the cessation of hostilities, notably the Syrian regime's most recent offensives near Aleppo and east of Damascus, put the peace talks at risk, as the UN Special Envoy de Mistura has said. CWCM//7 Tue, 03 May 2016 14:42:00 +0200 Declaration by the High Representative, Federica Mogherini, on behalf of the European Union on the occasion of the World Press Freedom Day 3 May 2016 http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/gulf_countries/press_corner/all_news/news/2016/20160503_en.htm Declaration by the High Representative, Federica Mogherini, on behalf of the European Union on the occasion of the World Press Freedom Day 3 May 2016 On this day we celebrate the World Press Freedom Day. On the 25th anniversary of the Windhoek Declaration the EU wishes to recall the principle that "the establishment, maintenance and fostering of an independent, pluralistic and free press is essential to the development and maintenance of democracy in a nation, and for economic development". CWCM//8 Tue, 03 May 2016 00:00:00 +0200 Managing the Refugee Crisis: Commission reports on implementation of EU-Turkey Statement http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/gulf_countries/documents/press_corner/20160420-eu-turkey-statement_en.pdf CWCM//6 Thu, 21 Apr 2016 13:33:00 +0200 Statement by the High Representative/Vice-President Federica Mogherini on the occasion of World Water Day 2016 http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/gulf_countries/press_corner/all_news/news/2016/20160322_en.htm CWCM//5 Tue, 22 Mar 2016 00:00:00 +0100 Declaration by High Representative Federica Mogherini on behalf of the European Union on the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination http://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/press-releases/2016/03/18-hr-racial-discrimination-day/ CWCM//4 Mon, 21 Mar 2016 16:29:00 +0100 JOINT STATEMENT ON INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/gulf_countries/press_corner/all_news/news/2016/20160308_en.htm Today we celebrate women. We celebrate their role in society, at work, in our families and lives. We also remember their suffering, hardship and injustice, which for many is still a reality today. It is also true that we must promote gender equality not just today, on International Women's Day, but every day. CWCM//3 Tue, 08 Mar 2016 00:00:00 +0100 EU Commission appoints Coordinators on combating antisemitism and anti-Muslim hatred http://ec.europa.eu/justice/newsroom/fundamental-rights/news/151201_en.htm Today, First Vice-President Frans Timmermans and Justice Commissioner Věra Jourová appointed a coordinator on combating antisemitism and a coordinator on combating anti-Muslim hatred, as announced in the Commission's First Annual Colloquium on Fundamental Rights held in October. CWCM//1 Sun, 10 Jan 2016 00:00:00 +0100 The European Parliament supports human rights: Sakharov Prize 2015 http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/gulf_countries/press_corner/all_news/news/2015/20151220_1_en.htm The respect for human rights is one of the European Union's fundamental values. Any violation of these rights affects the democratic principles upon which our society is founded, whether they take place within or outside the EU. CWCM//20 Sun, 20 Dec 2015 00:00:00 +0100 Local EU Statement on the 2015 Municipal Elections in Saudi Arabia http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/gulf_countries/press_corner/all_news/news/2015/151216_en.htm CWCM//19 Wed, 16 Dec 2015 12:03:00 +0100 Declaration by High Representative Federica Mogherini on behalf of the European Union http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/gulf_countries/press_corner/all_news/news/2015/20151210_en.htm on Human Rights Day, 10 December 2015 CWCM//18 Thu, 10 Dec 2015 00:00:00 +0100 The Winners of Chaillot Prize for Human Rights in 2015 http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/gulf_countries/press_corner/all_news/news/2015/20151202_en.htm The Delegation of the European Union in Riyadh is pleased to announce that the Winners of the Chaillot Prize for the Promotion of Human Rights in the GCC region in 2015 are Baladi Initiative, the Thulatha Cultural Forum and lifetime achievement of Ibrahim Al Mugaiteeb , in the peaceful and constructive promotion of Human Rights. CWCM//17 Wed, 02 Dec 2015 00:00:00 +0100 Joint Statement ahead of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, 25 November 2015 http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/gulf_countries/press_corner/all_news/news/2015/20151125_en.htm Federica Mogherini, the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the Commission, Věra Jourová, Commissioner for Justice, Consumers and Gender Equality, Neven Mimica, Commissioner for International Cooperation and Development and Christos Stylianides, Commissioner for Humanitarian Aid and Crisis Management made the following statement: CWCM//16 Wed, 25 Nov 2015 00:00:00 +0100 Declaration by the High Representative Federica Mogherini on behalf of the European Union on the occasion of the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists, 2 November 2015 http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/gulf_countries/press_corner/all_news/news/2015/20151102_en.htm Media are the mirror of our societies: if they are free and critical, we are free and safe. CWCM//15 Mon, 02 Nov 2015 00:00:00 +0100 Joint Declaration by the European Union High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Federica Mogherini, on behalf of the EU, and the Secretary General of the Council of Europe, Thorbjørn Jagland, on the European and World Day against the Death Penalty, 10 October 2015 http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/gulf_countries/press_corner/all_news/news/2015/20151011_en.htm CWCM//14 Sun, 11 Oct 2015 00:00:00 +0200 Statement by the High Representative/Vice-President Federica Mogherini on today's Hajj pilgrimage crush in Saudi Arabia http://eeas.europa.eu/statements-eeas/2015/150924_02_en.htm Today's celebration of Eid Al-Adha has been marked by a tragic crush in Mina, near Mecca, which resulted in the death and injury of several hundred Hajj pilgrims. CWCM//13 Tue, 29 Sep 2015 00:00:00 +0200 Announcement: Chaillot Prize 2015 http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/gulf_countries/press_corner/all_news/news/2015/20150916_en.htm The European Union Delegation in Riyadh announces the launch of the Seventh Edition of the Chaillot Prize for the Promotion of Human Rights in the GCC Region. The Prize, awarded in close cooperation with Embassies of European Union Member States, honours local civil society organisations, public or private institutions as well as individuals for their efforts in promoting general awareness of human rights and the rights of vulnerable groups in the GCC region. CWCM//12 Wed, 16 Sep 2015 00:00:00 +0200 Statement by Commissioner for International Cooperation and Development Neven Mimica following the adoption of the “Addis Ababa Action Agenda” by the Third International Conference on Financing for Development http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/gulf_countries/press_corner/all_news/news/2015/20150723_en.htm CWCM//11 Thu, 16 Jul 2015 00:00:00 +0200 Statement by the High Representative/Vice-President Frederica Mogherini on the occasion of the United Nations International Day in Support of Victims of Torture, 26 June 2014 http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/gulf_countries/press_corner/all_news/news/2015/20150628_en.htm Today, as we celebrate the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture, our thoughts go to all those around the world who have been and continue to be exposed to this horrible practice. CWCM//10 Sun, 28 Jun 2015 00:00:00 +0200 Declaration by the High Representative, Federica Mogherini, on behalf of the European Union on the occasion of the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia, 17 May 2015 http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/gulf_countries/press_corner/all_news/news/2015/20150517_en.htm CWCM//9 Sun, 17 May 2015 00:00:00 +0200 Europe Day in Saudi Arabia 2015 http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/gulf_countries/press_corner/all_news/news/2015/20150510_en.htm Celebrating Europe Month in Saudi Arabia CWCM//8 Sun, 10 May 2015 00:00:00 +0200 Statement by First Vice-President Timmermans, High Representative /Vice-President Mogherini and Commissioners Avramopoulos and Jourová ahead of European Day of Remembrance of Victims of Terrorism on 11 March 2015 http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_STATEMENT-15-4580_en.htm CWCM//7 Wed, 11 Mar 2015 15:32:00 +0100 International Women's Day http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/gulf_countries/documents/150308_en.pdf Statement by First Vice-President Timmermans, High-Representative/Vice-President Mogherini and Commissioners Mimica, Avramopoulos, Thyssen, Stylianides and Jourová on the occasion of International Women's Day CWCM//2 Sun, 08 Mar 2015 00:00:00 +0100 Joint Statement on the International Day against Female Genital Mutilation http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/gulf_countries/press_corner/all_news/news/2015/event_en.htm CWCM//6 Sun, 08 Feb 2015 10:36:00 +0100 EU support in response to the Syrian crisis http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/gulf_countries/press_corner/all_news/news/2016/160204_en.htm CWCM//2 Wed, 04 Feb 2015 00:00:00 +0100 Letter from President Donald Tusk http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/gulf_countries/press_corner/all_news/news/2015/letter_from_president_donald_tusk.pdf CWCM//5 Wed, 28 Jan 2015 09:06:00 +0100 Message of condolences http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/gulf_countries/press_corner/all_news/news/2015/150126_01_en.htm The Delegation of the European Union and the Embassies of the European Union Member States to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia convey their deepest condolences... CWCM//1 Mon, 26 Jan 2015 07:12:00 +0100 Letter of condolences to H.R.H. Prince Saud bin Faisal bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia http://eeas.europa.eu/statements/docs/2015/a_2015_318043_letter_of_condolences_prince_saud.pdf CWCM//3 Sat, 24 Jan 2015 21:09:00 +0100 Letter to H.R.H. Prince Muqrin bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crowne Prince, Deputy Prime Minister, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia http://eeas.europa.eu/statements/docs/2015/a_2015_318043__letter_prince_muqrin_as_crown_prince.pdf CWCM//4 Sat, 24 Jan 2015 21:09:00 +0100