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.
Summer Intensive Language Program at The Arab-American Language Institute in Morocco
The National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations, in collaboration with The Arab-American Language Institute in Morocco (AALIM) for the
Gulf in the News – January 15, 2014
Russia-GCC forum to boost trade ties Source: Arab News (Read full story) The Russian Business Council (RBC) in the UAE
Gulf in the News – January 14, 2014
Shaikh Mohammed asks to end sanctions on Iran Source: Khaleej Times (Read full story) Sanctions on Iran should be lifted
Gulf in the News – January 13, 2014
GCC to adopt unified policy on power, water consumption Source: Arab News (Read full story) Water and electricity officials from
Gulf in the News – January 10, 2014
Bahrain suspends “national dialogue” with opposition Source: Al-Akhbar English (Read full story) The Bahraini government has suspended a national dialogue
Gulf in the News – January 8, 2014
Gulf states focus on green energy Source: Al-Monitor (Read full story) The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) announced that the
Gulf in the News – January 7, 2014
Saudi Arabia, France make their move in Lebanon Source: Al-Monitor (Read full story) The Saudi decision to give $3 billion in aid to
Gulf in the News – January 6, 2014
Saudi-US ties ‘critical to cement political transitions in Mideast’ Source: Arab News (Read full story) Custodian of the Two Holy
Gulf in the News – January 3, 2014
Tests prove held man is top Saudi militant linked with Iran embassy attack in Beirut Source: The National (Read full
Gulf in the News – January 2, 2014
It is forbidden to use phones while driving, says mufti Source: Arab News (Read full story) It is forbidden to
Gulf in the News – December 20, 2013
Nuclear energy’s benefits becoming more obvious, says UAE Source: The National (Read full story) Nuclear energy will account for carbon

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