Gulf countries to plan population policy

The sixth special meeting of planning ministers from the Gulf Cooperation Council states started Wednesday in Riyadh to discuss several developments.

GCC Secretary General Sheikh Jamil Hujeilan said participants in the meeting will discuss the main points of a comprehensive development strategy and the population strategy of the GCC in a way to help in developing a balanced population policy.

He added that discussions will also deal with means of financing media programs to heighten awareness of the importance of planning for society and individuals alike, as well as other issues relevant to computers and information systems.