Gulf Cooperation Council & Qatar
17 shared events · Importance 3 · Last updated May 16, 2026
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Gulf Cooperation Council: The Gulf Cooperation Council's founding purpose of security against Iran was invoked by the United Arab Emirates to persuade members to join a military response, but the lack of consensus highlighted internal divisions.
Qatar: Qatar considered retaliatory action after an Iranian strike on its Ras Laffan liquefied natural gas facility but ultimately prioritized de-escalation, refusing to join the United Arab Emirates' proposed military response.
May 15, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Gulf Cooperation Council: The Gulf Cooperation Council's planned rail network is a potential solution for boosting land-based transport capacity, but the project has been plagued by delays.
Qatar: Qatar, a dominant producer of liquefied natural gas, faces significant dependency on the Strait of Hormuz for its exports, and alternative infrastructure is deemed economically unattractive.
May 01, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Gulf Cooperation Council: The Gulf Cooperation Council has been criticized by the United Arab Emirates for its weak political and military response to Iranian attacks, contributing to the United Arab Emirates' reassessment of its multilateral ties.
Qatar: Qatar's withdrawal from OPEC in 2019 is mentioned as a precedent for the loosening ties within the cartel, preceding the United Arab Emirates' departure.
Apr 28, 2026 · 222 articles
International
Gulf Cooperation Council: Growth in the Gulf Cooperation Council is projected to slow significantly to 2% in 2026 from 4.3% forecast in October, with variations among its member economies.
Apr 14, 2026 · 12 articles
International
Gulf Cooperation Council: The Gulf Arab states, members of the Gulf Cooperation Council, are considered the biggest losers in the conflict, facing the prospect of a more bitter and harder-line Iranian leadership and heightened confrontation to keep the Strait of Hormuz open.
Mar 17, 2026 · 108 articles
International
Gulf Cooperation Council: The Gulf Cooperation Council condemned Israel's recognition of Somaliland, emphasizing the importance of Somalia's territorial integrity.
Dec 26, 2025 · 72 articles
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