KUWAIT CITY: Amir Sheikh Mishaal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah said he hopes the GCC-US summit will be a gateway to resolving regional issues. The Emir expressed his desire to increase GCC investment in the United States and proposed a GCC-U.S. forum for cultural and educational dialogue. The Emir was speaking at the GCC-U.S. Summit in Riyadh. Expressing his delight at the summit, the Emir thanked Saudi King Salman and Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud for the warm welcome and organization.
He thanked U.S. President Trump for attending the summit. The Emir welcomed the US President’s announcement to lift sanctions on Syria. The Emir noted that the summit is taking place amid critical international circumstances, including growing tensions, conflicts, and cross-border challenges. The GCC states support the stability and security of the region. They also pointed out that they reject all violations of their territories, maritime zones, and capabilities. The Emir expressed hope that the summit will be successful and that the Gulf-U.S. partnership will continue to grow.
The first international concert from abroad in 2026 and the 2nd consecutive year of the monthly Carnatic Music concert series of the International Chamber, Parakkadathu Koyickal Trust, Tripunithura, Kerala, have been hosted from OHIO, U.S.A. Vocal Sangeetha Vidushi Ms. Dhivya Senthil Murugan, Violinist Ms. Medha Lalyt Iyer, and Mridangam Vidwan Sri Lalit Subramanian have accompanied on 13-02-2026 from OHIO, USA.
March 22, 2026
SRUTHI MATHAA… LAYA PITHAA… The International Chamber for Indian Music & Culture, an international initiative of Parakkadathu Koyickal Trust, Tripunithura, Kerala, has hosted the 2nd
