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 – July 12, 2013
Railway along King Fahd Causeway under study Source: Arab News (Read full story) The governments of Saudi Arabia
Upcoming Event: “The Way Forward in Egypt” – July 19 in Washington, DC
On July 19, 2013, the National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations and the U.S.-GCC Corporate Cooperation Committee are hosting
Gulf in the News – July 10, 2013
Egypt wins $ 8 bn Saudi and UAE aid, names PM Source: Arab News (Read full story) …
2013 Summer Intern Model Arab League Scheduled for July 20
The National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations is organizing a special one-day Summer Intern Model Arab League conference on
Gulf in the News – July 8, 2013
The 4th Gulf Research Meeting Held in Cambridge Source: Emirates News Agency (Read full story) In his keynote
Gulf in the News – July 3, 2013
Foreign stake rise works well for IQ stocks Source: The Peninsula (Read full story) Increase in foreign ownership
Model Arab League Program Website Update Released
The National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations recently released an update to the Model Arab League (MAL) program website.
Gulf in the News – July 1, 2013
EU-Gulf free trade deal edges closer Source: Arabian Business (Read full story) … In comments that appeared to
Gulf in the News – June 28, 2013
Emir receives greetings from world leaders Source: The Peninsula (Read full story) The Emir H H Sheikh Tamim
Pictures from Winter-Spring 2013 Model Arab Leagues
The National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations’ Model Arab League (MAL) program successfully concluded its Winter-Spring 2013 slate of
Gulf in the News – June 26, 2013
Citizens to swear allegiance to Sheikh Tamim as Emir Source: The Peninsula Qatar (Read full story) … The
Registration Now Open — 22nd Annual Arab-U.S. Policymakers Conference (Oct 22-23)
The National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations is pleased to announce that registration is now open for its 22nd