Gulf and Arab countries offer condolences to Saudi Arabia over a helicopter crash that killed 14 citizens.
Jasem Albudaiwi
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan attended a GCC-US ministerial meeting in Manama with Secretary of State Marco Rubio to strengthen strategic ties, discuss regional security challenges, and coordinate on Iran negotiations and maritime protection.
The Gulf Cooperation Council launched a unified platform to support legislative coordination among member states.
Lebanese PM and FM praise GCC for supporting Lebanon's security and stability.
GCC interior ministers held an emergency meeting in Riyadh to discuss regional security and coordination.
GCC and UK commerce ministers commended significant progress in free trade agreement negotiations, expressing anticipation for conclusion soon to advance mutual economic interests and sustainable growth.
GCC commerce ministers, led by Saudi Arabia's Majid Al-Qasabi, reviewed unified commercial law implementation, free trade negotiations, and trade facilitation initiatives, as intra-GCC trade reached SR270 billion in 2025 with 125 percent growth over five years.
GCC condemns Iranian attack on Saudi residential area, killing 2, injuring 12.
Saudi Commerce Minister Al-Qasabi emphasized strengthening Gulf integration through strategic projects addressing supply chain challenges during the 71st GCC Commercial Cooperation Committee meeting, attended by commerce ministers from member states.
GCC transport and communications ministers convened to strengthen regional supply chain corridors and formulate recommendations addressing trade and logistics challenges, implementing directives from Gulf leaders to ensure uninterrupted freight transit across land, sea, and air networks.
GCC chief condemns Iran's aggression against Bahrain and Kuwait as a dangerous escalation.
GCC Chief condemns Hezbollah's interference in Bahrain's internal affairs, calling it a terrorist organization.
The GCC is studying joint oil and gas pipeline networks to strengthen regional economic security and supply chain resilience, with discussions also covering railway projects, electricity interconnection, and water infrastructure initiatives among member states.
The GCC Secretary General strongly condemned Iran's attack on a UAE oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz, characterizing repeated incidents as piracy threatening maritime security and violating international law, while pledging solidarity with the UAE.
GCC Secretary General Albudaiwi warned that regional military escalation could reduce tourist arrivals by eight to nineteen million visitors, causing tourism revenue losses between thirteen and thirty-two billion dollars across member states.
GCC Secretary General Jasem Albudaiwi discusses Iranian attacks with Gulf foreign ministers to strengthen unity.
Gulf states and the US affirmed that addressing Iran's ballistic missiles, drones, and regional proxies is essential for lasting Middle Eastern peace, while supporting negotiations and maintaining strategic partnership.
The Gulf Cooperation Council launches a unified digital platform with over 24,700 legal documents.
Arab and Gulf leaders congratulate King Salman and Crown Prince on the successful 2026 Hajj.
The Arab League and GCC condemn a drone attack on Saudi Arabia from Iraq, violating its sovereignty and territorial integrity.
GCC interior ministers reaffirm the security of Gulf states is indivisible.
The GCC reaffirms solidarity with Bahrain in safeguarding its security and stability.
Gulf countries closely monitor US-Iran talks. They push diplomatic efforts for regional peace.
