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 – November 7, 2013
Kuwait ready for Security Council seat if necessary Source: Kuwait Times (Read full story) Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Saud
Gulf in the News – November 6, 2013
‘Unconditional’ Syria talks flayed by Doha Source: Arab News (Read full story) Qatar’s emir criticized Tuesday what he claimed were
Gulf in the News – November 5, 2013
Saudi-US ties enduring: Kerry Source: Saudi Gazette (Read full story) The Kingdom and the United States reiterated here on Monday
Gulf in the News – November 1, 2013
OPEC oil output hits two-year low Source: Arab News (Read full story) OPEC’s oil output has fallen below
Saudi Arabia-U.S. Relations Reconsidered
Download as PDF On October 18, 2013, Saudi Arabia turned down a hard-won invitation to join the United
Gulf in the News – October 31, 2013
Qatar has major petrochemical expansion plans Source: The Peninsula (Read full story) Qatar has greater petrochemical expansion plans
Gulf in the News – October 30, 2013
Amir urges it’s time to change ‘old concepts’ Source: Kuwait Times (Read full story) HH the Amir Sheikh Sabah
Gulf in the News – October 29, 2013
Shaikh Khalifa orders 21 new projects in Pakistan Source: Khaleej Times (Read full story) The UAE Project to
Keynote Address by HRH Prince Turki Al Faisal at the 2013 Arab-U.S. Policymakers Conference
HRH Prince Turki Al Faisal delivered a keynote address at the National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations’ 22nd Annual
Gulf in the News – October 28, 2013
Gulf stability of paramount importance to Egypt: PM Source: Khaleej Times (Read full story) … “There is huge potential for
‘HOW’ Questions for the 2013 Arab-U.S. Policymakers Conference
October 22-23, 2013 Before the National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations launched its first Annual Arab-U.S. Policymakers Conference in
Gulf in the News – October 15, 2013
Kingdom to use shale gas for electricity generation Source: Arab News (Read full story) Saudi Arabia is preparing