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GCC and Arab Parliament Denounce Media Allegations Against UAE and Qatar
By 19Network Editorial Team · Jun 14, 2026 · 2 min read
Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi and the Arab Parliament condemn systematic media campaigns against GCC member states.
The Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and the Arab Parliament have issued formal statements denouncing recent media reports targeting the United Arab Emirates and Qatar. Regional officials characterized the coverage as a "malicious campaign" based on unverified information and systematic misinformation. \n\n GCC Secretariat Rejects Claims \n Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi, Secretary-General of the GCC, stated on Saturday that the council stands unified against any attempts to undermine the sovereignty or international reputation of its member states. Albudaiwi rejected allegations appearing in various international outlets, asserting that such reports attempt to distort the constructive roles played by Qatar and the UAE in regional and global affairs. \n\n The Secretary-General emphasized that the GCC continues to monitor media narratives that target the stability of the Gulf. He called on media organizations to maintain professional standards and objectivity, warning that spreading false narratives serves to destabilize regional cooperation and diplomatic efforts. \n\n Arab Parliament Demands Accuracy \n The President of the Arab Parliament, Adel bin Abdulrahman…