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 – December 3, 2012
Doha climate talks: Qatar may ask select ministers to take lead in resolving prickly issues Source: The Economic
Gulf in the News – November 30, 2012
Bahrain yesterday affirmed its support for the Palestinian people Source: Gulf Daily News (Read full story) His Majesty
2012 Capital Area Regional Model Arab League
The National Council’s 2012 Capital Area Regional Model Arab League took place November 10-11 at Georgetown University in
Gulf in the News – November 28, 2012
Saudi diplomat shot dead in restive Yemen Source: Arab News (Read full story) Gunmen shot dead a Saudi
2011-12 Model Arab League Youth Leadership Development Program
2011-2012 marked the 29th year of the National Council’s flagship Arab-U.S. Student Leadership Development Program, the Model Arab
Gulf in the News – November 26, 2012
Top 500 Most Influential Muslims: Saudi King tops, Erdogan 2nd and See The Top 50 Source: The News
Gulf in the News – November 21, 2012
Iran Accuses Saudi Arabia of Exploring for Oil in Prohibited Border Region Source: Oil Price (Read full story)
NCUSAR Student Study Visit to Saudi Arabia, Winter 2012
The National Council, in partnership with the Saudi Arabian Cultural Mission (SACM) and the Saudi Arabian Ministry of
Gulf in the News – November 19, 2012
Bahrain health centre in Gaza takes key role Source: Gulf Daily News (Read full story) His Majesty King
Gulf in the News – November 16, 2012
Qatar: Israel must be punished for aggression Source: Arab News (Read full story) … Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh
“Defense Cooperation Dynamics: Enhancing Regional Security” at the 2012 Arab-U.S. Policymakers Conference
VADM Robert Harward, The Honorable Molly Williamson, Dr. Anthony Cordesman, Mr. David Des Roches, and Mr. Robert Sharp
Gulf in the News – November 14, 2012
U.S. to overtake Saudi as top oil producer: IEA Source: Reuters (Read full story) The International Energy Agency