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.

Opportunities for Investment in Libyan Energy, Finance, and Infrastructure
On April 22, 2013, the National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations and the American Libyan Chamber of Commerce &
Gulf in the News – May 6, 2013
UAE denounces Iran lawmakers’ visit to islands Source: Khaleej Times (Read full story) … Meanwhile, the Federal National
Gulf in the News – May 3, 2013
Prince Turki on Saudi Arabia’s Role after Arab Awakening Source: Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs (Read

NCUSAR’s 2012 Annual Review
In the National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations’ 2012 Annual Review one will find a reporting and chronicling of
Gulf in the News – May 1, 2013
GCC chief slams Khamenei over interference in Bahrain Source: Saudi Gazette (Read full story) Abdullatif Al-Zayani, Secretary General
Tunisia: Post-Revolution Political and Constitutional Transitions
On March 5, 2013, The Maghreb Center hosted a conference in Washington, DC, co-sponsored by the National Council
Gulf in the News – April 29, 2013
Riyadh made capital of Gulf Monetary Council Source: Arab News (Read full story) The Gulf Monetary Council has
Gulf in the News – April 26, 2013
Saudi petchem shares ‘could rebound quickly’ Source: Arab News (Read full story) Pessimism over Saudi Arabia’s petrochemical industry
The Future of Women’s Rights, Minority Rights, and Freedom of Expression in Tunisia
On March 5, 2013, The Maghreb Center hosted a conference in Washington, DC, co-sponsored by the National Council
Gulf in the News – April 24, 2013
Defense Secretary Hagel Arrived in Riyadh Source: SUSRIS (Read full story) U.S. Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel arrived

Council Chronicle Vol. 6, No. 4 (Fall 2012) Now Available
The National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations is pleased to provide the nineteenth edition of the Council Chronicle, the
Gulf in the News- April 22, 2013
Arms accord with ME allies signal to Iran, claims Hagel Source: Saudi Gazette (Read full story) US Defense