Author Archives: GCC Media Team

Award-winning Somali referee Omar Artan axed from World Cup after denied entry to US

A spokesperson for the United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP) claimed Artan was denied [...]

Disarming Iraq’s militias: What does success look like?

The key benchmark is whether armed groups in Iraq, regardless of loyalties or ideology, operate under [...]

Loot, land, and loyalty: Will RSF defections mark a turning point in Sudan’s war?

In-depth: As a wave of defections exposes fractures within the RSF, the Sudanese army’s strategy [...]

Can Iran cope with same-day US commutes at the World Cup 2026?

The new US rule on the Iranian national team, which forces them to enter and [...]

Unite the UK: a new agenda from faith communities

Open Discussions in association with The Gulf Cultural Club invites you to a discussion: Unite the [...]

A World Cup for the wealthy: Visa barriers and sky-high prices shut out Arab football fans

As the 2026 World Cup approaches, ordinary Arab fans are being shut out by soaring [...]