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Governor of Madinah, Prince Salman bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and British Ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Stephen Hitchen look on, as Britain's Prince William, Prince of Wales departs from AlUla Airport, as he leaves Saudi Arabia on the last day of his first official trip to the country on February 11, 2026 in Alula, Saudi Arabia.
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Britain clinches $5 billion Gulf trade deal in Iran war shadow

Britain has cut tariffs on most UK exports and boosted economic ties with Gulf states despite criticism over the lack of human rights protections.

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
20 May, 2026
Gulf leaders meet in Jeddah to coordinate response to Iran war as region faces attacks, damaged infrastructure and fragile ceasefire talks
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Gulf leaders meet in S. Arabia to discuss Iran strikes response

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
28 April, 2026
Jassem al-Budaiwi
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Gulf states seek UN mandate for force to protect Hormuz

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
02 April, 2026
The United Arab Emirates flag flutters against the backdrop of the Abu Dhabi Skyline following a reported Iranian strike on March 1, 2026.
US-Israel war on Iran
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How are Gulf states reacting to a potential US-Iran ceasefire?

Assiah Hamed
26 March, 2026
UN General Assembly vote suspends Russia
US-Israel war on Iran
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UN rights council demands 'reparation' for Iran strikes on Gulf

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
25 March, 2026
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Iraq
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GCC rally with Kuwait against Iraq in maritime dispute

Dana Taib Menmy
24 February, 2026
Ali bin Ahmed Al-Kuwari, Minister of Finance, State of Qatar
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Qatar finance minister talks of US investments, UK-Gulf deal

The New Arab Staff
28 October, 2025
UK Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves addresses delegates during the Labour Party Conference 2025 at the ACC Liverpool Convention Centre in Liverpool, United Kingdom, on September 29, 2025
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UK chancellor hopeful for Gulf trade deal 'very soon'

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
27 October, 2025
Stock markets across the Middle East suffered their worst drop in five years [Getty]
US-Israel war on Iran
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How is the Israel-Iran conflict affecting the Gulf?

The New Arab Staff
19 June, 2025
ASEAN-GCC-China Summit at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre in Malaysia on 27 May, 2025
China-Arab relations
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China expands visa-free entry to all Gulf Arab states

The New Arab Staff
09 June, 2025
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UAE says EU trade talks not a hurdle to GCC deal

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
29 May, 2025
QATAR EMIR
Qatar
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Qatar's Emir to meet King Charles, PM Starmer on visit to UK

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
02 December, 2024
Four European Union flags waving in the wind
Lebanon-Israel conflict
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EU and Gulf leaders meet for first summit amid Israel's wars

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
16 October, 2024
UK Hosts International Investment Summit
United Kingdom
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Deals with Gulf a 'priority', says UK trade minister at summit

The New Arab Staff
15 October, 2024
Turkey
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Turkey keen to complete trade talks with GCC by end-2024

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
31 July, 2024
Tourists and expatriates will be able to visit all Gulf countries with the same visa [Getty]
Gulf Cooperation Council
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Tourists could explore the whole GCC on one visa by December

The New Arab Staff
07 May, 2024
Gaza War
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Explainer: What is GCC's new 'Vision for Regional Security'?

Oliver Mizzi
04 April, 2024
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Gaza War
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EU maintains Palestinian aid amid pro-Israel backlash

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
10 October, 2023
Syria
Turkey-Syria earthquake
Perspectives

The international response to Syria's tragedy is a disgrace

GS

Ghassan Elkahlout & Sansom Milton

17 February, 2023
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Kuwait to retain secretary-general position at GCC

The New Arab Staff
09 December, 2022
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GCC secretary-general term will not be renewed: reports

The New Arab Staff
08 December, 2022