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 17, 2014
Nuclear talks to focus on centrifuges, reactor: Iran Source: Khaleej Times (Read full story) An Iranian negotiator said
Gulf in the News – February 11, 2014
Saudi calls Iran to withdraw troops from Syria Source: Middle East Monitor (Read full story) Iran must withdraw its troops
Gulf in the News – February 10, 2014
KSA demands urgent Syria session at UN Source: Arab News (Read full story) Saudi Arabia has called for an emergency
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
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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