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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

              Ships anchored in the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas in Iran. AFP

              Oil prices inch closer to $100 again as more Gulf attacks cloud US-Iran talks

              EnergyJune 03, 2026
              Abu Dhabi's Mubadala Investment Company has invested more than $5.6 billion in developed markets assets since beginning of the Iran war. Reuters

              No slowdown in Gulf sovereign investments amid Iran war

              EconomyJune 01, 2026
              An oil tanker at the Port of Fujairah. Pipeline exports have offset lower volumes through the hotly disputed Strait of Hormuz. Reuters

              Gulf countries maintain credit ratings amid Iran war uncertainty

              EconomyMay 23, 2026
              A laser drone interceptor that could be used against Iranian drone attacks. Reuters

              'Heat to kill' laser beam weapons ready to take on Iranian drones

              MENAMay 22, 2026
              Britain's Minister for Trade Chris Bryant takes a photo with Jasem Al Budaiwi, secretary general of the GCC. Getty Images

              UK-Gulf deal is a needed boost for free trade globally

              EditorialMay 22, 2026
              Wensleydale cheese processing plant in Hawes, Yorkshire. Cheese will be among British products that will benefit from the immediate removal of tariffs as the trade deal between the Gulf and UK comes into effect. Getty Images

              How Gulf and UK will feed off each other's strengths with $5bn free-trade deal

              EconomyMay 21, 2026
              Louis Margueritte, chief executive of Business France, during his visit to Dubai. Clotilde Bigot / The National

              France seeks stronger UAE ties before investment event in Paris

              MENAMay 21, 2026
              Gulf Co-operation Council secretary general Jasem Al Budaiwi with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer at No 10 Downing Street, after the signing of a free-trade deal. PA

              GCC strikes milestone $5bn free-trade deal with UK

              GulfMay 20, 2026
              GCC Secretary General Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi said the attack on Saudi Arabia undermines regional security. Reuters

              GCC condemns drone attack on Saudi Arabia 'launched from Iraqi airspace'

              MENAMay 18, 2026
              The Strait of Hormuz remains shut, causing an energy supply shock. Reuters

              Oil climbs while stocks and bonds drop as Trump threatens to renew strikes on Iran

              MarketsMay 18, 2026
              Ships remain anchored on in the Strait of Hormuz near Larak Island, Iran. Getty Images

              Hormuz disruption is forcing Gulf transit towards pipelines and rail

              EnergyMay 17, 2026
              Etihad's former chief executive James Hogan is bullish about the use of technology in the aviation sector. Antonie Robertson / The National
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              Former Etihad boss ‘disappointed’ over European carriers questioning Gulf model

              AviationMay 07, 2026
              Women fill 191 of the UAE's 1,274 listed-company board seats. Photo: Vitaly Gariev / Unsplash

              UAE boards have twice as many women as Gulf average

              UAEApril 28, 2026
              UAE Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed is welcomes to Jeddah by Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan. Wam

              Gulf leaders seek progress on joint missile radar at Jeddah summit

              GulfApril 28, 2026
              Insurers have tightened requirements for ships in the Strait of Hormuz. Reuters

              Oil tops $110 as stalled US-Iran talks stoke supply concerns

              EnergyApril 28, 2026
              Business Bay in Dubai. Hiring in sectors such as technology and health care is expected to be strong this year. Chris Whiteoak / The National

              UAE and Gulf jobs market sees selective hiring amid war-driven tourism slump

              MoneyApril 28, 2026
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