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              GCC

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

              US Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks on Thursday before leaving Bahrain at the end of his Gulf visit. Reuters

              US will keep Gulf allies informed on Iran talks, Rubio says

              GulfJune 25, 2026
              US Secretary of State Marco Rubio attends the talks in Bahrain, where he discussed the deal between Washington and Iran. AFP

              US ‘will be in constant contact with Gulf states’ during talks with Tehran

              GulfJune 25, 2026
              US Secretary of State Marco Rubio at a meeting with Gulf foreign ministers in Manama on Thursday. Reuters

              Gulf-Iran reconciliation talks not imminent, diplomats say

              GulfJune 25, 2026
              Dr Anwar Gargash, diplomatic adviser to President Sheikh Mohamed. Chris Whiteoak / The National
              Play00:25

              Gargash: Aggression cannot dictate 'new geopolitical realities' on Gulf

              GulfJune 25, 2026
              Vessels are anchored near the Strait of Hormuz. Oil and gas container traffic has increased since the US and Iran secured a deal. Reuters

              UAE oil exports rebound to 85% of prewar levels despite Hormuz closure, IEA says

              EnergyJune 24, 2026
              Standard Chartered's corporate and investment banking operations will continue in Bahrain. Reuters

              Standard Chartered to sell Bahrain retail operations to focus on larger markets

              BankingJune 23, 2026
              Arab foreign ministers and senior officials attend the 165th ordinary session of the Arab League Council in Amman. Reuters

              Arab diplomacy intensifies in bid to bolster regional stability

              GulfJune 23, 2026
              Abu Dhabi's main equities index rose to three-month highs on Wednesday after the framework of a US-Iran deal to end the war was unveiled. Victor Besa / The National

              Gulf region set for postwar IPO boom, says HSBC Menat chief executive

              BankingJune 19, 2026
              French Foreign Trade Minister Nicolas Forissier addresses the Vision Golfe forum on Thursday. Fatima Al Mahmoud / The National

              France bets on Gulf rebound as region emerges from conflict

              NewsJune 18, 2026
              US President Donald Trump with Sheikh Tamin, Emir of Qatar, on the sidelines of the G7 summit in Evian-les-Bains, France, on June 16, 2026. Reuters

              Hit by Tehran during war, Qatar quietly aids US-Iran diplomacy

              GulfJune 16, 2026
              Magura is a flagship drone tested in defending Ukraine. Photo: Uforce
              Play01:27

              Ukraine's drone force grows from European foxhole to global defences

              NewsJune 11, 2026
              Jazeera Airways was among the carriers directly affected when Kuwait International Airport was closed for 57 days following attacks on it. Photo: Jazeera Airways

              Jazeera Airways plans new plane orders as CEO warns crisis worse than pandemic

              AviationJune 11, 2026
              JP Morgan corporate headquarters in New York City. The biggest US lender remains bullish on long-term growth prospects of the region despite the war disruption. Reuters

              JP Morgan deploys $20bn in Gulf region since beginning of Iran war

              BankingJune 11, 2026
              The Gulf Co-operation Council said the attacks were a blatant breach of the UN Charter and offered solidarity to Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan. Getty Images

              GCC condemns Iranian attacks on Kuwait, Bahrain and Jordan

              GulfJune 10, 2026
              The 2026 Fifa World Cup will run until July 19. AFP

              Workplace goals: How World Cup 2026 will impact Middle East employee productivity

              EconomyJune 10, 2026
              The Gulf continues to face strong demand for skilled professionals across sectors such as artificial intelligence, technology, fintech, hospitality, compliance and digital transformation. Getty Images

              Could a hiring freeze in the Gulf create a talent crisis?

              MoneyJune 10, 2026
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