The Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf (GCC)

The Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf (GCC)

http://www.gcc-sg.org/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/gulf-cooperation-council---secretariat-general-/

The Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf, also known as GCC, is a Privately Owned entity headquartered in Saudi Arabia, founded in 1981 and employing approximately 280 individuals. Functioning as a tier 1 media tech buyer, the organization serves as a regional, intergovernmental, political, and economic union comprising the member states of Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates.

Revenue

Founded

1981

Headcount

272

Headquarters

Saudi Arabia

Primary Segment

Public Policy Offices

Ownership

Privately Owned

News Summary:

The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) on April 3, 2026, urged the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) to sanction the use of force to safeguard the Strait of Hormuz from Iranian aggression. This follows the GCC states' expression of support on April 2 for a United Nations resolution that would authorize "all necessary measures" to ensure the security of international shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, the Gulf, and the Gulf of Oman. Earlier on April 2, GCC Secretary-General Jassim Albudaiwi condemned Iranian aggression, citing a wave of ballistic missile and drone strikes since February 28 aimed at critical infrastructure across member states and Jordan. Secretary-General Albudaiwi also called for UN action, accusing Iran of halting commercial vessels and oil tankers and imposing conditions on transit, thereby disrupting global energy supplies through the vital shipping lane.

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Apr

10th

2026

12:21

GCC welcomes Lebanese Cabinet decision on state authority in Beirut

RIYADH, 10th April, 2026 (WAM) -- The Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council, Jasem Albudaiwi, welcomed a decision issued by the Lebanese Cabinet calling on the army and security forces to strengthen the state’s full

Emirates News Agency

Apr

10th

2026

07:25

Beyond a ceasefire: What the Gulf expects from Iran talks

Despite the lack of clarity regarding the vision and strategic foundations underpinning the Islamabad negotiations scheduled for Friday between the United States and Iran, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries — foremost among them the United Arab Emirates — view the agreement between Tehran and Washington, mediated by Pakistan, on a temporary two-week truce as a positive step.

Apr

9th

2026

18:30

Partnerships and Alliances, Capital Investment, B2B Tag

ASEAN’s Gulf ties put diversification to the test

For ASEAN, trade diversification has long been a promise deferred. Since 2015, regional leaders have paid lip service to the ‘strategic imperative’ of broadening partnerships with emerging economies. In practice, ASEAN’s trade has instead grown more regionally concentrated as the bloc consolidates ties with existing dialogue partners in the Asia Pacific.

East Asia Forum

Apr

9th

2026

03:26

GCC General Secretariat Welcomes Announcement of Ceasefire between US and Iran

Riyadh, April 09, 2026, SPA -- The General Secretariat of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) has expressed its welcome for the announcement of a ceasefire between the United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Saudi Press Agency

Apr

8th

2026

10:01

Gulf states must move faster to future-proof their economies

Iran’s unprovoked and illegal attacks on its Arab neighbors, until a shaky ceasefire was declared early Wednesday, drove home a point more significant than the immediate human toll. For the member states of the Gulf Cooperation Council, and Iraq, the crisis caused by the Iranian missile and drone strikes is as much a geopolitical challenge as an economic eye-opener.

Apr

8th

2026

08:00

Why US-Iran ceasefire will bring limited relief for US-linked colleges in the Gulf

For years, the Gulf nations focused on importing prestigious academic infrastructure as a long-term economic investment for a post-oil future. But the war highlighted a major hurdle to these plans. After nearly 40 days of exchanging fire, the United States and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire in the early hours of Wednesday (April 8).

The Indian Express

Apr

7th

2026

18:30

GCC faces $32 billion tourism loss amid Iran tensions

RIYADH: The Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), Jasem Albudaiwi, warned that military escalation in the region could lead to a sharp decline in tourism across GCC member states, according to a report by the Saudi Gazette.

Apr

7th

2026

16:10

GCC Chief: Escalating challenges true test of GCC's ability to protect its achievements

RIYADH, 7th April, 2026 (WAM) -- Jasem Albudaiwi, Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), stated that the escalating challenges facing GCC countries are no longer a passing circumstance, but rather a true test of GCC's ability to protect its achievements and ensure the continued efficiency and stability of its vital sectors.

Apr

7th

2026

08:21

ZAWYA: GCC was source for 8% of 2025 U.S. crude oil imports – EIA analysis

Staff Writer The United States imported an average of 490,000 barrels per day (bpd) of crude oil from the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region - Bahrain, Iraq, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) said in an analysis issued on Sunday.

Apr

7th

2026

06:54

Shaping New Trade Corridors

War in Iran and US tariffs are destabilizing global trade. But commerce hasn’t slowed; it’s simply rerouting. As last fall’s G20 summit closed in Johannesburg, the United Arab Emirates announced plans to inject up to $1 billion in AI infrastructure funding across Africa.

Global Finance US

Apr

6th

2026

11:43

Why Bahrain’s UNSC move against Iran is unprecedented and significant amidst ongoing war

While the military outcome remains uncertain, Manama has successfully positioned itself as the diplomatic guardian of the Gulf, urging the international community to confront the inescapable perils of a closed Strait of Hormuz Early into the ongoing war, Bahrain, the smallest member of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), took the unprecedented step of leading a diplomatic charge against Iran at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC).

The Indian Express

Apr

5th

2026

17:40

South Korea Seeks Gulf Cooperation on Energy and Shipping Security

According to Reuters, South Korea's finance minister held a meeting with ambassadors from Gulf Cooperation Council nations. The discussion focused on securing the supply of key resources and protecting the nation's maritime interests near a critical shipping lane.

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