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.

Bahrain: A Conversation About Its Challenges and Opportunities
On May 21, 2013, the National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations and the U.S.-GCC Corporate Cooperation Committee hosted “Bahrain:
Gulf in the News – May 22, 2013
UAE slams Iran for Bahrain interference Source: Khaleej Times (Read full story) The UAE on Sunday condemned Iran
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Gulf in the News – May 20, 2013
GCC is 13th largest world economy Source: Emirates 24/7 (Read full story) Gulf hydrocarbon producers emerged as the
Gulf in the News – May 17, 2013
Major Saudi firms in Forbes Top 500 list Source: Arab News (Read full story) With the support of

Model Arab League Update – April 2013
The National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations’ Model Arab League program saw the successful completion of six Models during
Gulf in the News – May 15, 2013
Cabinet ministers resign amid standoff with MPs Source: Kuwait Times (Read full story) … The new developments came
NCUSAR National Intelligence University Study Visit to the UAE, April 2013
The National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations, in coordination with the Emirates Center for Strategic Studies and Research in
Gulf in the News – May 13, 2013
US-led action in Syria would empower Iran, not weaken it Source: The National (Read full story) … The
Gulf in the News – May 10, 2013
Saudi Arabia launches first F15-SA jet plane at Missouri ceremony Source: Arab News (Read full story) The Saudi

Upcoming Event: “Bahrain: A Conversation About Its Challenges and Opportunities” – May 21 in Washington, DC
On May 21, 2013, the National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations and the U.S.-GCC Corporate Cooperation Committee are hosting
Gulf in the News – May 8, 2013
Saudi Aramco to Open 3 US Research Centers Source: Energy Tribune (Read full story) … Saudi Aramco has