Arabia, the Gulf, & the GCC Blog
The “Arabia, the Gulf, and the GCC” blog features insights and analysis from the National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations as well as information about the Council’s programs, projects, events, and activities. Founded in 1983, the National Council is a non-profit, non-governmental, educational organization dedicated to improving American awareness, knowledge, and understanding of the Arab region.

Dr. Fadi Hilani: Bridging Cultures Through Academia and Analysis
In the world of academia and foreign policy analysis, Dr. Fadi Hilani stands as a bridge between cultures,

Summer 2024 Washington, DC Internship Program
Washington, DC Summer Internship Program June 3 – July 26, 2024 The National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations’ 2024

[Preview] Geopolitical Crossroads in Yemen: Unraveling Yemen’s Future Amidst Trade Routes and Conflict – December 14, 2023
The Washington Center for Yemeni Studies and the National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations invite you to: Geopolitical Crossroads
Keynote Remarks by HRH Prince Turki Al Faisal Al Saud [40th Anniversary Gala]
On November 16, 2023, the National Council held a special evening celebration of the 40th anniversary of its
National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations Presents ‘Public Service Achievement Award’ to H.E. Mohamed M. Abou El Enein
On the occasion of its 40th Anniversary Gala Celebration, the National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations presented its PUBLIC

The Safer Oil Tanker: Diplomacy Averts Disaster
This is the story of a $20 billion disaster that did not happen. Last month, while the United
خور عبدالله الكويتي: بين التحديات الإقليمية والنظام الدولي
On September 26, 2023, National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations Board of Directors Member, former Senior Military Advisor to

A Taste of Saudi Arabia’s Culture on the Upper West Side
My friends and colleagues from the National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations came to New York City from Washington,

National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations Announces Landmark Executive Leadership Transition
H. Delano Roosevelt Appointed New President and CEO as Organization Founder Dr. John Duke Anthony Becomes Strategic Advisor

National Council on US-Arab Relations Signs Memorandum of Understanding with King Faisal Center for Research and Islamic Studies
Organizations to Collaborate on Programs, Publications, and Activities Analyzing the Gulf Cooperation Council, its Six Member-Countries, Arabia

NEOM ~ The Line
Our common understanding about cities is informed by how they developed. In lower density or rural areas, they

Jeddah ~ Al-Balad ~ “The Town”
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is approximately the size of France, Spain, Germany, Italy, United Kingdom (twice), Greece,