GCC Chief announces activation of Emergency Management Centre

Announcement made during extraordinary ministerial meeting

The announcement was made during the 48th extraordinary GCC ministerial meeting, held virtually and chaired by Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Abdullah Al-Yahya, who is also the current Chairman of the GCC Ministerial Session. The meeting focused on urgent regional developments.

Response to nuclear risk and environmental concerns

Al-Budaiwi stated that the activation of the centre comes in light of the sensitive situation and the potential for serious technical and environmental repercussions, particularly if nuclear facilities are targeted.

Preventive measures and monitoring efforts

He emphasised that the centre will coordinate with specialized agencies in GCC member states to implement preventive measures, both environmental and radiological, and to closely monitor all technical indicators.

No immediate threat detected, high alert maintained

Reassuring the public, Al-Budaiwi confirmed that all current technical indicators remain within safe limits. However, he stressed the importance of maintaining a state of high alert to ensure readiness for any potential developments.