Akhir 16, 1432 / March 21, 2011, SPA -- Qatari Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani received here today the Secretary General of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Dr. Abdulrahman bin Hamad Al-Attiyah who came to bid farewell at the end of his tenure. The Emir expressed appreciation to the Secretary General for the efforts he exerted to enhance joint Gulf action.