Author Archives: GCC

Bahrain’s Supreme Court upholds Ali Salman’s life sentence

Opposition leader Sheikh Ali Salman loses appeal against his sentence on charges including spying for [...]

Bahraini footballer’s wife calls on Thailand to release him

In open letter to Thai PM, Hakeem al-Araibi’s wife says he will face torture and [...]

Iran: Revolution and state after 40 years

Open Discussions in association with Gulf Cultural Club   invites you to a Discussion titled:   [...]

Official: Kuwait has no intention to normalise relations with Israel

Kuwait’s Deputy Foreign Minister Khaled Al-Jarallah said that his country has no intention to normalise [...]

Qatari Gift Still a Mystery But Lebanese Search for Cash Goes On

Khoury ‘hopes’ reports of Qatar’s $1 billion deposit are true  Qatar ruler was one of [...]

How Saudi Arabia’s 33-Year-Old Crown Prince MBS Rose to Power: A Visual Explainer

Over the past two years, Saudi Arabia’s 33-year-old Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, colloquially known as [...]