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Zawya
08-04-2025
- Politics
- Zawya
GCC Secretary-General launches radiological data platform with EU joint research center
Riyadh: Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary-General Jasem Albudaiwi launched the Radiological Data Exchange Platform Project (GCC-RDEP) today, in collaboration with the GCC Emergency Management Centre, the Nuclear Safety Authority, and the Joint Research Centre of the European Union (EU). The launch took place during the concluding meeting at the GCC General Secretariat headquarters in Riyadh, in the presence of EU Ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Christophe Farnaud. According to a press release issued by the GCC General Secretariate today, Albudaiwi stated that the establishment of the Operations Room at the GCC Emergency Management Centre, along with the integration of various early warning systems across the GCC states, is based on the directives of the GCC ministers of interior and defense. He noted that this reflects the council's commitment to regional stability and security, the cohesion of its systems, and their enhancement through advanced equipment and technologies to swiftly predict and address potential emergencies. 'We are now witnessing the results of ongoing and exceptional efforts through the GCC-RDEP project,' he said. 'This project aims to mitigate the effects of radiological and nuclear disasters in the region by exchanging radiological data from monitoring systems in the GCC states and the European Union's Joint Research Centre. This allows for the early detection of disasters in their formative stages, enables analysis through advanced simulation systems, and provides technical recommendations to decision-makers in the GCC for appropriate action.' The release added that Albudaiwi also praised the strong relations between the GCC and the EU at all levels, referring to the first EU-GCC Summit held in Brussels in October 2024 and its outcomes, including areas of joint cooperation such as technical collaboration and mitigating the effects of radiological and nuclear disasters.
Daily Tribune
07-04-2025
- Politics
- Daily Tribune
GCC Sec Gen inaugurates GCC-RDEP concluding meeting
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.
