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Bahrain unveils massive reform package to tackle $50 billion debt crisis

The reform package includes higher electricity and water tariffs, with an exception for citizens’ first homes, which will continue to receive subsidized rates up to a specified limit.

BAHRAIN'S MINISTER of Finance and National Economy, Sheikh Salman bin Khalifa al-Khalifa speaks during a financial conference in Manama, Bahrain February 27, 2019.
President of Egypt Abdel Fattah al-Sisi attends the 34th Arab League summit, in Baghdad, Iraq, May 17, 2025; illustrative.

Egypt's Sisi refers to Israel as 'enemy' for first time since before 1977 Sadat visit to Jerusalem

 Family group photos of all the participating members during the Member States of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and the Association of Southeast Asia Nations (ASEAN) Summit (ASEAN-GCC Summit) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia October 20, 2023

Tariffs rattle gulf markets, but some economists see a silver lining

 (L-R) US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over a backdrop of Hamas terrorists in Gaza.

Voices from the Arab press: Trump’s Gaza plan remains a fantasy


Will America leave the Gulf as China and Russia gain influence?

Some claim that this is finally the time to extricate the US from the Persian Gulf, as it is now oil independent and the region is not vital to US national security interests anymore.

Leaders and representatives of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) attend a meeting during their annual summit in Kuwait City, Kuwait, December 5, 2017.

Foreign Ministry revives Twitter account geared to Persian Gulf; in Arabic

Of the four tweets that followed the original introductory one posted on the account Tuesday, two dealt with rabbis visiting the UAE, and two with Israeli innovation.

Screenshot of the IsraelintheGCC Twitter account

Kuwait emir to travel to U.S., have talks with Trump

Trump and Emir Al-Sabah will most likely discuss resolving Gulf state's conflict.

Kuwait City, Kuwait

How Qatar’s Jewish strategy backfired

A look at how foreign countries lobby in Washington, reaching out to groups and individuals who they think can open doors.

Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani attends the 25th Arab Summit in Kuwait City

As Saudi-Qatar conflicts escalate, Qatar is building a new power bloc for itself

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A united GCC is best for Israel

  Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani is seen during the match of France's Gael Monfils against Andrey Rublev of Russia

Qatar’s hurdles

“When you want to do work in Gaza, you have to go through the Israelis. Without the help of Israel, nothing happens.”

US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson (R) speaks next to Qatari Defense Minister Khalid bin Muhammad al-Attiyah at the opening session of the inaugural US-Qatar Strategic Dialogue at the State Department in Washington, US, January 30, 2018

Israel, sports and the Gulf: Is Mike Pence keeping score?

The president now understands that the blockade is counter-productive to the cause of peace and stability, and should be ended as soon as possible, with Qatar embraced by all members of the GCC.

Dudi Sela/ Courtesy of the Israeli Tennis Association

Israel and the Gulf

Iran’s rising military assertiveness after the 2003 Iraq War and pursuit of a nuclear deterrent further entrenched the pro-stability agenda that binds Israel to Saudi Arabia.

A NEWS conference with Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, following the annual summit of GCC, in Kuwait City.