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 – January 22, 2014
Saudi Arabia: Foreign fighters must leave Syria Source: Arab News (Read full story) … Speaking at the UN
Gulf in the News – January 21, 2014
Iran has stopped high-end uranium enrichment: UN Source: Khaleej Times (Read full story) The UN nuclear agency is
Gulf in the News – January 17, 2014
Zarif trip to Lebanon includes signal to Saudi Arabia Source: Al-Monitor (Read full story) The most noticeable aspect of the
Summer Institute for Intensive Arabic Language and Culture at Lebanese American University
The Summer Institute for Intensive Arabic Language and Culture (SINARC) is a multi-faceted language and cultural immersion program
Gulf in the News – January 16, 2014
Iran invites Gulf states to tour nuclear power plant Source: Arab News (Read full story) Iran’s nuclear chief said Wednesday
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