Also known as: GCC
Gulf Cooperation Council — six-state bloc (Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, UAE) facing economic strain from Middle East tensions and internal disputes over oil production quotas.
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The Standard
… Qatar was relaying proposals in coordination with Pakistan, Gulf Cooperation Council countries and other regional and international partners, he said. …
Post-midterm dilemma: Will Trump order renewed strikes against Iran?Citizen Digital
… She explained that she would defend human rights resolutely and without double standards, warning that for every “promise the organisation fails to fulfil, we will pay the price with what we hold most dear.” Meanwhile, all six Gulf Cooperation Council countries, along with Jordan …
UAE diplomat Lana Nusseibeh vows to rebuild trust in bid for UN top jobCitizen Digital
… On Tuesday in New York, Trump was due to meet with leaders of the Gulf Cooperation Council on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly. …
Houthis accuse Saudi Arabia of deadly strikes as thousands fleeCitizen Digital
… His next stop is Kuwait on Wednesday followed by Bahrain on Thursday, where he will attend a meeting of the six-member Gulf Cooperation Council. …
Marco Rubio in Gulf to reassure allies hit hard by Mideast warCitizen Digital
… His next stop is Kuwait on Wednesday followed by Bahrain on Thursday, where he will attend a meeting of the six-member Gulf Cooperation Council. …
Marco Rubio in Gulf to reassure allies hit hard by Mideast warCitizen Digital
… (Photo by Temilade Adelaja / POOL / AFP) Audio By Vocalize Britain on Wednesday struck a long-awaited trade agreement with the six Gulf Cooperation Council states, the first such deal between the bloc and a Group of Seven country. …
United Kingdom strikes trade deal with Gulf statesCitizen Digital
… One possibility for boosting land-based transport capacity would be the Gulf Cooperation Council's planned rail network. …
Gulf countries' plans to bypass Hormuz still far off, experts warnCitizen Digital
… The Emirates have signalled disappointment in traditional Arab allies over the war, including the Cairo-based Arab League but also the Riyadh-headquartered Gulf Cooperation Council. …
What's next for OPEC after the UAE's withdrawal?The Standard
… The Emirates have signalled disappointment in traditional Arab allies over the war, including the Cairo-based Arab League but also the Riyadh-headquartered Gulf Cooperation Council. …
What's next for OPEC after the UAE's withdrawal?Capital News
… That is why they need to rethink their doctrine of defense or doctrine of security.” His remarks come as leaders from the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) convened in Jeddah for emergency talks following a series of missile and drone attacks that have heightened fears of a broader …
Iran Envoy Presses Gulf States to Pivot from Foreign Military DependencyPresident Trump said the US has no immediate plans to strike Iran and is satisfied with the current confrontation, though he confirmed military action remains an option and ongoing indirect talks with Iran focus on its enriched uranium stockpile.
4 November 2026 · The Standard →
President Trump said the US has no immediate plans to strike Iran and is satisfied with the current confrontation, though he confirmed military action remains an option and ongoing indirect talks with Iran focus on its enriched uranium stockpile.
4 November 2026 · The Standard →
Emirati diplomat Lana Nusseibeh is vying for the UN Secretary-General role following António Guterres's tenure ending December 31, 2026, pledging to rebuild trust amid global conflicts in Gaza, Ukraine, Sudan, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
29 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Yemen's Houthis have accused Saudi Arabia of launching deadly strikes killing civilians and prisoners, as the Iran-backed group seizes strategic Red Sea territory. The UN forecasts over 230,000 displaced in coming months, with hundreds already dead and thousands fleeing the Houthi takeover.
23 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Marco Rubio arrived in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday for a tour of Gulf states to show solidarity with key allies economically damaged by the US and Israel's war with Iran. Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz cut off most Gulf states' oil and gas exports and drone and missile attacks undermined the region's status as safe havens for business and tourism.
23 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday for a tour of Gulf states to show solidarity with key allies hit hard by the Middle East war. Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz cut off most Gulf states' oil and gas exports, while its drone and missile attacks undermined their status as safe havens for business and tourism.
23 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Britain has struck a trade agreement with six Gulf Cooperation Council states (Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates), marking the first such deal between the bloc and a Group of Seven country. The agreement is expected to deliver relatively modest economic benefits for the UK as Britain seeks to strengthen trade ties following its departure from the European Union.
21 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Gulf monarchies are exploring alternative oil and trade routes to reduce dependence on the Strait of Hormuz following Middle East tensions, but experts warn that economics, politics, and regional rivalries will complicate such efforts.
1 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The United Arab Emirates is leaving OPEC and OPEC+ starting in May, marking the biggest oil producer exit from the cartel and straining ties between the UAE and Saudi Arabia. The UAE, previously OPEC+'s fourth largest producer accounting for nearly 13 percent of OPEC production, left because it was frustrated with Saudi-led quotas that capped its output at 3.4 million barrels a day, while seeking to expand capacity to five million barrels by 2027.
30 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The United Arab Emirates is leaving OPEC and OPEC+ starting in May, marking the departure of the cartel's fourth-largest producer and a significant blow to the Saudi-led group's ability to regulate oil prices. The UAE, which pumped 3.6 million barrels per day in February and accounted for nearly 13 percent of OPEC production, had long been frustrated with OPEC quotas capping its production at 3.4 million barrels a day and seeks to expand capacity to five million barrels a day by 2027.
30 April 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that recent actions by Kenya's foreign affairs officials—including a PS's tweet on Iran that contradicted stated neutrality, and the President's comments about Nigeria's English—reveal gaps in communication judgment and systemic foreign policy weaknesses.
29 April 2026 · The Standard →
Iran's Ambassador to Kenya has called on Gulf nations to reassess their security strategies and develop regional cooperation mechanisms rather than rely on external military alliances, arguing that lasting Middle East stability cannot depend on "imported security."
29 April 2026 · Capital News →
Iran's Ambassador to Kenya says escalating Persian Gulf tensions and disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz have significantly affected trade between the two countries through heightened shipping risks, increased insurance costs, and financial restrictions linked to sanctions and maritime insecurity.
28 April 2026 · Capital News →