Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)

Why the UAE's nuclear power plan may trigger a race in the GCC for limited atomic energy resources.

Senior GCC figure says train network could be up and running by 2017 if plan approved.

Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar and Bahrain will link their power grids as part of a $1.4bn connection project.

Analyst sees brighter prospects for the Gulf nations, compared with Russia.

Standard Chartered also says it should track basket of currencies, not US dollar.

Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar and Saudi Arabia to sign accord on Monday - GCC chief.

Obama promises more exchange programmes and scholarships for the Muslim world.

Single permit would allow visitors to travel through all six countries on same visa.

Gulf Cooperative Council chief reveals date during meeting with finance ministers.

Review of GCC single currency plan should win back UAE, says King Abdullah.  

King Abdullah says kingdom is seeing a 'quick recovery' from economic downturn. 

UAE may rethink stance if Abu Dhabi chosen as GCC central bank location.

80% of responders feel their ability to save has reduced due to the economic crisis.

Secretary General denies country rift over citing of GCC central bank in Saudi capital.

Saudi Arabia may need to overcome fears it will be too dominant a member.

Plant fully operational by 2011, will provide off-peak electricity to neighbours.

Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar and Bahrain in running to be chosen for new HQ location.

Plan for green tax mooted at meeting of GCC environment ministers, Oman.

UPDATE 1: 2010 deadline will not be met, GCC officials tell banking conference.

Oman is also reluctant to join the single currency scheme due in 2010 - economist.

Meeting will discuss Saturday's confirmation Netanyahu will head Israel's coalition gov't.

Two fund managers have given the thumbs up to economic growth in the Gulf region.

Plunging oil prices have ended the six-year GCC economic boom, according to a new report.

'Majesties and highnesses' to give nod this week, says GCC's top bureaucrat.

20-year impasse continues after 'last-minute retraction by EU on draft accord provokes reaction.

Planned common currency, slated for 2010, 'should track basket of currencies'.

Agreement to be inked next week, Singapore was region's sixth largest trading partner in 2007.

GCC secretary general says bloc to review 'usefulness' of agreements to members.

Each of six Gulf states to contribute to share of start-up capital, feasibility study says.

Citigroup research note warns that Saudi, UAE and Qatar would be hit if oil slides further.

GCC gov't-owned institution writes off $284.2mn including Lehman products.

UPDATE 2: Adequate steps already taken in response to financial crisis - policymakers.

United front needed to deal with impact of credit crunch in GCC, say analysts.

Transport ministers back mega project, feasibility study results to be submitted.

Qatar's central banker calls on GCC members to speed up creation of monetary union.

The GCC is looking at plans for a railway connecting the Middle East to Europe via Turkey according to the Turkish ambassador to Bahrain, Osman Haldun.

Policymakers call talks to study plans for location of new regional central bank.

Tehran reacts to Gulf monarchies' condemnation, says criticism is 'unfounded'.

Gulf leaders reaffirm their opposition to Tehran's occupation of Abu Musa and call for negotiations.

Gulf to sign accord with Turkey aimed at strengthening ties between the nations.

GCC secretary-general slams occupation of UAE islands in Strait of Hormuz.

Arabian Business poll reveals strong objections to proposal to restrict expats in Gulf region.

Controversial plan back on agenda with GCC labour ministers drawing up plans to bring cap into force.

Gulf governments will allocate 25% more cash for public spending as oil revenues cross $600bn.

South Korea looking to secure future energy supplies, GCC also key construction market for Korean companies.

DIFC chief economist says GCC to become major global player if growth continues.

Saudi central bank governor says 2010 'too soon', new date to be set at autumn meeting.

Demand for health services to rise dramatically over next 20 years - McKinsey.

Gulf states launch emergency efforts to control prices, Egypt inflation hits 19.7%.

Gulf close to penning deal with Eurpean countries Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland.

Luxury tax on items like high-end cars, yachts and 'harmful items' such as cigarettes under consideration.

Dubai's exports in first quarter reach record high of $13.34bn, up 36% year on year, says DCCI.

Two sides say they are 'closer than ever' to a conclusion after 18 years of talks.

Gulf states should be 'more frank' with EU on whether desire is there to seal FTA, Kuwaiti minister says.

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WEFME: Officials say Gulf Arab states must rein in spending in order to tackle record inflation.

Salaries in sector also increasing faster than in any other Gulf state, survey reveals.

GCC committee working on new law to stamp out abuse of domestic workers - minister.

UAE expects to introduce value added tax sometime in 2009, Dubai Customs executive director says.

Committee to study ways to address growing problems - Oman news agency.

SURVEY: Four out of five have travelled to at least two countries in past year.

SURVEY: Marked differences revealed in how we travel for business and pleasure.

Dubai Airports chief calls for intra-regional cooperation to unlock restricted airspace.

Inflation in GCC will rise to at least 9% spurred by rents and commodity prices - poll.

Despite soaring inflation, central banks across the region lower rates to ward off FX speculation.

Dozens rally outside UAE embassy to press Tehran's demand for waterway to be called Persian Gulf.

US secretary of state to implore help from neighbouring states at conference in Kuwait.

French supermarket retailer agrees to gov't request to keep prices at 2007 levels, in inflation fight.

US Secretary of State will hold meetings aimed at stabilizing Iraq and bolstering the peace talks.

Over half of Dubai firms have difficulty with double tariff charges, survey finds.

Despite record levels of investment, the global oil and gas industry is at the precipice of a potentially severe stagnation.

The GCC segment is of critical importance to the Middle Eastern hotel industry, but misconceptions exist.

Study into feasibility of 2010 deadline for GCC monetary union due by year-end, official says.

Gulf residents believe authorities in region need to act to stop problem escalating, poll reveals.

Petrodollar profits to spur investment in hydrocarbon sector over next five years, report says.

Saudi, Kuwait and Qatar to allow citizens to travel between them without passports by end of year.

Two-thirds of people think English should be official GCC language, spot poll reveals.

Landmark event for St Mary's Roman Catholic church in Doha, first of five to be built in Gulf state.

Officials to meet in Bahrain later this month to discuss how to bring down record inflation.

Demonstrators pour into streets throughout Gaza in response to Hamas calls to denounce air strikes.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hamad says monetary union could avert unilateral revaluations.

Controversial proposal not likely to be endorsed by all GCC states, officials say.

Morgan Stanley says GCC more likely to move unilaterally the longer the delay.

Gulf Arab state could move without other GCC members, ruler's economic advisor says.

COLOMBO PROCESS: GCC countries bow to pressure from businesses and postpone proposal.

European demands could delay elusive free trade agreement for months, says minister.

Finance ministers asked for more time at GCC summit, new timeframe and deadline being drawn up.

Citizens now have same rights in each country, but benefits will not be reality for some time, analysts say.

Prospect of Gulf currency revaluations discouraging sales of dollar-denominated Islamic bonds.

Bahraini foreign minister says revaluations under discussion after rulers backed dollar pegs.

GCC Summit: Secretary-general Al-Attiyah announces formation of common market from January 1.

Markets flat on any word of exchange rate reform from rulers in Doha.

GCC Summit: Arab leaders yet to react to Iran's proposals for closer economic and security ties.

GCC Summit: Leaders stay tightlipped over questions about currency reform as speculation intensifies.

Decision to kick-start rail network linking member states expected at this week's GCC summit.

Iranian President invited to attend this week's meeting in Doha of Gulf Arab states, according to an aide.

GCC secretary general says 2010 target for creation of single currency will be met.

Gulf rulers to decide on monetary union next year, not at a summit in December, report says.

Gulf risks renewing bets on demise of dollar peg at upcoming meeting on monetary union.

Officials will meet later this month to discuss possibility of pushing back 2010 deadline, minister says.

Gulf Arab block to announce formation of common market at GCC summit, official says.

Iraq's Prime Minister Al-Maliki slams US Senate calls for separate Sunni, Shi'ite and Kurdish regions.

The Gulf Cooperation Council has responded positively to a letter from Iran requesting trade talks.

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Joint market would improve image of region and attract more foreign capital, analysts say.

Both sides are hoping an agreement will enhance trade between the two markets.

The GCC Interconnection Authority hopes to finalise legal deals for pan-GCC power grid by end of the year.

James Bennett explains why July 1 is one of the most significant moments in the GCC's 26-year history.

The office of the General Secretary of the GCC Council in Saudi Arabia is to banish manual paperwork by switching over to Sakhr Software’s ArabDox document management system.