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The Gulf Co-operation Council is an economic and political alliance of six countries: the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman and Qatar

Abdulla Balalaa, Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs for Energy and Sustainability, promotes the UN Water Conference on the sidelines of UNGA. The National

GCC member states in talks over water co-operation, says senior UAE official

UAESeptember 24, 2026
US President Donald Trump is flanked by King Abdullah II of Jordan, left, and Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim during the meeting with Gulf and Middle East leaders on the sidelines of UNGA in New York on September 22. Reuters

Trump and Middle East leaders discussed Iran de-escalation at UN, says Tom Barrack

USSeptember 22, 2026
US President Donald Trump addresses the United Nations General Assembly at the UN headquarters in New York. Reuters

Iraq and Jordan to join Trump-GCC meeting amid US-Arab diplomacy push

GulfSeptember 21, 2026
The dollar can benefit from its safe-haven status but could face questions about the longer-term risk premium attached to US assets. Bloomberg

What the Fed rate increase tells us about the economic environment ahead

MarketsSeptember 18, 2026
Michael Logue during his Project 7Emirates earlier in 2026. Photo: Pritheesh

Around the Gulf in 20 days: Dubai resident plans epic run from Kuwait to Oman

LifestyleSeptember 11, 2026
Several people accused of involvement in the two operations were arrested. Photo: Wam

Arrests after UAE foils two people-smuggling operations

UAESeptember 11, 2026
Houthi fighters march to recruit more fighters in Sanaa, Yemen, on Friday. EPA

Gulf states at UN condemn Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia as rebels seize key Yemen port

MENASeptember 10, 2026
Mohammed Al Daheri, director of the Strategy and Future Department at the Foreign Ministry, is interviewed by The National. Victor Besa / The National
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UAE committed to 'Zero Hormuz' strategy, says diplomat

GulfSeptember 09, 2026
Dr Majed Al Ansari during a conversation with The National. Victor Besa / The National
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Strait of Hormuz will remain vital to global economy, Qatar says

GulfSeptember 07, 2026
GCC Secretary General Jasem Al Budaiwi addresses AIM Congress in Dubai. Antonie Robertson / The National

Gulf is magnet for FDI despite war uncertainty, GCC Secretary General says

BusinessSeptember 07, 2026
Special Address by Dr. Anwar Mohammed Gargash Diplomatic Advisor to the UAE President. Victor Besa / The National
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UAE's Gargash says rebuilding trust with Iran will be ‘mountain to climb'

GulfSeptember 07, 2026
Hassan El-Houry, chief executive of Menzies Aviation, says the company is bullish about Middle East growth. NAS

Airport ground handler Menzies considers expansion in Gulf, Syria and US

AviationSeptember 03, 2026
From left, Scott Bessent, US Treasury Secretary, and Kevin Warsh, Chairman of the Federal Reserve, attend a G20 plenary session in Asheville, North Carolina. Reuters

The G20 said everything and committed to nothing. The Gulf should pay attention

BusinessSeptember 02, 2026
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, left, and Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh talk before entering a motorcade on arrival in Asheville, North Carolina, where talks will be crucial. Reuters

After Jackson Hole, the Gulf is now central to the global rate debate

BusinessAugust 31, 2026
Dr Anwar Gargash, diplomatic adviser to the UAE President, says it is time for a political solution to the regional conflict. UAE Presidential Court

UAE's Gargash says attacks on Gulf states ‘deepened’ Iran's predicament

GulfAugust 25, 2026
Nearly two dozen Adnoc ships have been fired on by Iranian forces since February 28. Photo: Adnoc

Iran's high-seas intimidation must stop

EditorialAugust 17, 2026
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