Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed al-Nahayan, the President of the Untied Arab Emirates (UAE), adorned on Monday GCC Secretary General Abdulrahman bin Hamad al-Atiyyah, a first class independence medal in recognition of his role in the activation of the Arab Gulf Cooperation Council. The ceremony was attended by GCC Leaders and their accompanying delegations. On his part, Al-Atiyyah expressed appreciation for this gesture, and highlighted the significant role of the UAE in supporting the GCC.