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 23, 2013
Oman marks Renaissance Day Source: Gulf News (Read full story) It has been a long 43-year journey in
Gulf in the News – July 22, 2013
Iran’s Bushehr nuclear plant a threat to Gulf water plans Source: The Peninsula (Read full story) … In
Gulf in the News – July 19, 2013
Moody’s downgrades subordinated debt ratings of 12 GCC banks Source: The Peninsula (Read full story) Moody’s Investors Service
Gulf in the News – July 18, 2013
Arab League backs Kerry’s push to revive Mideast talks Source: Gulf Times (Read full story) The Arab League
Gulf in the News – July 16, 2013
OPEC may cut oil output for first time in five years Source: Saudi Gazette (Read full story) The
Gulf in the News – July 15, 2013
Kuwait delivers free oil to Egypt – Gulf welcomes fall of Morsi Source: Kuwait Times (Read full story)
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