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.
Gulf in the News – February 7, 2014
Egypt’s army rebukes Kuwaiti report of El Sisi candidacy Source: The National (Read full story) Egypt’s army said today a
Gulf in the News – February 6, 2014
Obama’s anticipated march to Saudi Arabia Source: Al Arabiya English (Read full story) There is little doubt that Washington and
Gulf in the News – February 5, 2014
Obama’s anticipated march to Saudi Arabia Source: Al Arabiya English (Read full story) There is little doubt that Washington and
Gulf in the News – February 4, 2014
Al Qaradawi’s allegations against UAE false, provocative: GCC chief Source: Khaleej Times (Read full story) GCC Secretary-General Dr Abdullatif bin

Intensive Arabic Language Programs at the Center for International Learning in Oman
The National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations is pleased to offer students a partial scholarship opportunity for intensive Arabic
Gulf in the News – February 3, 2014
Shoura clears 40-hour week for private sector Source: Arab News (Read full story) The Shoura Council has endorsed a proposal
Gulf in the News – January 31, 2014
‘Ice is breaking’ in Syria talks: UN mediator Source: Arab News (Read full story) … “The ice is
Gulf in the News – January 30, 2014
Syria has shipped out less than 5 percent of chemical weapons Source: Reuters (Read full story) Syria has
Gulf in the News – January 29, 2014
Qaradawi calls on Saudi to stop backing Egypt’s army regime Source: The Peninsula (Read full story) The prominent Qatari-based scholar
Gulf in the News – January 28, 2014
Interim Syria govt must be free of Assad regime: KSA Source: Arab News (Read full story) The Cabinet on Monday
Gulf in the News – January 27, 2014
Widespread support for Sheikh Khalifa who is recovering from stroke Source: The National (Read full story) The international and local

Dr. John Duke Anthony on Iran’s Exclusion from the Syria Peace Conference
Q: Was the exclusion of Iran from the Syria peace talks taking place in Montreux, Switzerland inevitable? What