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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

          UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk has said the war is 'spreading and intensifying'. EPA

          UN Human Rights Council adopts resolution condemning Iranian attacks on Gulf countries and Jordan

          MENAMarch 25, 2026
          Smoke rises over the capital Manama, following a reported Iranian drone strike on the fuel storage centre of Bahrain International Airport, amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Muharraq, Manama, Bahrain, March 12, 2026. Reuters

          Iran war spurs Gulf towards collective deterrence

          GulfMarch 25, 2026
          The Harrier, a new autonomous minesweeper, is set to be used to find Iranian mines in the Gulf. MoD

          UK navy seeks civilian ships to carry Hormuz Strait minehunter drones

          UKMarch 25, 2026
          Dubai's main index, DFMGI, has recorded two consecutive days of gains on hopes of a Middle East ceasefire. EPA

          UAE equities lead second day of gains on ceasefire hopes

          MarketsMarch 25, 2026
          The National's journalists answer audience questions on the Iran war.
          Play

          Latest developments in the Iran war

          MENAMarch 24, 2026
          Saudi Arabia hosted a special World Economic Forum meeting in 2024. Reuters

          World Economic Forum postpones Saudi Arabia summit over regional conflict

          EconomyMarch 24, 2026
          The Dubai Financial Market General Index rallied on Tuesday amid optimism on potential US-Iran talks to end the war. Antonie Robertson / The National

          Oil rallies with Gulf stocks amid uncertainty over talks to end Iran war

          MarketsMarch 24, 2026
          The Mayuree Naree engulfed in black smoke in the Strait of Hormuz after being hit by a projectile. Reuters

          Sustained attacks in Gulf fuel fears of environmental disaster

          GulfMarch 24, 2026
          Dr Anwar Gargash, diplomatic adviser to the President, said Iran's attacks had pushed Gulf Arab states to focus on national security and co-operation. Victor Besa / The National

          UAE seeks 'sustainable' security for Gulf states in the face of Iranian threat

          GulfMarch 22, 2026
          Cargo ships remain stranded near the Strait of Hormuz amid the ongoing conflict. Reuters

          How Iran is deciding who can and who can't pass through the Strait of Hormuz

          EnergyMarch 21, 2026
          Kuwait's Mina Al Ahmadi refinery is one of the biggest both in the Middle East and globally, with a capacity of 346,000 barrels per day. AFP

          Why the Mina Al Ahmadi refinery is a critical energy asset for Kuwait

          EnergyMarch 20, 2026
          A plume of smoke rises after a reported Iranian strike on fuel tanks in Bahrain's Muharraq on March 12. AFP

          Gulf countries respond to Iranian attacks as Eid holiday begins

          GulfMarch 20, 2026
          A British Royal Air Force Eurofighter Typhoon jet bound for Qatar. PA
          Play

          UK's military hardware 'was ready' for Iran war, says Middle East minister

          MENAMarch 19, 2026
          Smoke rises following a strike on the Bapco Oil Refinery on Sitra Island, Bahrain. Reuters

          IMF expects Iran war to weigh on Gulf economic growth

          EconomyMarch 19, 2026
          The Callisto tanker sits anchored in the Omani part of the Strait of Hormuz, amid the US-Israeli war on Iran. Reuters

          Iran may impose Strait of Hormuz transit fees

          EnergyMarch 19, 2026
          QatarEnergy's facilities in Ras Laffan. Iran's strikes on its Gulf neighbours have forced shutdowns of critical energy operations. AFP

          Attacks on Gulf energy sites push crisis into new phase as supply risks worsen

          EnergyMarch 19, 2026
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