Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh just signed the GCC proposal which enunciates the end of his rule over Yemen after 33 years.
In the presence of several western diplomats and high ranking officials from the Gulf, Saleh finally inked the deal, putting an end many within the assembly hoped to 11 months of popular uprising and bloodshed.
Both the GCC brokered proposal and the implementation mechanisms were signed under the leadership of his Highness King Abdullah bin Aziz of Saudi Arabia in Riyadh.
Several speeches were rendered were feelings of gratefulness and relief were expressed, wishing the beginning of a new era for Yemen.

Interestingly, in what should be his last official address to the World, at least as president of Yemen, Saleh chose to attack "foreign influences" saying that they orchestrated a popular uprising to serve their own agenda for violence was not "part of the Arab culture".
He declared that the Opposition had chosen to grab power through violent means rather than use the country's political system to become "real partner", trampling over the Constitution and the state institutions.
Saleh added: "the important thing now is to have good will in the reconstruction and the rebuilding of the country".

Back in Yemen the mood was a bit subdued as people were not quite sure whether to rejoice or to mourn the fact that Saleh will be allowed to walk away from all criminal charges unscathed.
Several celebratory fireworks were however lit in al-Hasaba as residents were hoping that the signature would bring peace to the neighborhood. For the first time since Eid residents have said the electricity was back on.
Many businesses throughout the capital chose to close early over worries that the celebrations could degenerate into armed clashes.
Protester in Change Square vowed to continue the fight until all their demands were met.