ABU DHABI — For the first time, Shi’ite rebels have targeted the Gulf Cooperation Council force in Bahrain. Bahrain has acknowledged that Shi’ite rebels targeted the GCC’s Peninsula Shield (more…)
ABU DHABI — Saudi Arabia has decided to procure submarines from Pakistan. Industry sources said the Saudi Defense Ministry, in its first such deal, has approved in principle the (more…)
ABU DHABI — The United Arab Emirates plans to impose harsh penalties for evading military conscription. Officials said the UAE leadership has drafted legislation that would impose heavy jail (more…)
LONDON — India and Saudi Arabia have signed a defense cooperation accord. The agreement was signed in New Dehli on Feb. 26 during the start of a three-day visit (more…)
ABU DHABI — Shi’ite attackers have employed bombs similar to those found in Iranian-sponsored operations in Afghanistan and Iraq, a report said. The Bahrain Independent Commission of Inquiry has (more…)
ABU DHABI — Saudi security forces have again come under attack in a Shi’ite populated area of the Gulf Cooperation Council kingdom. The Saudi Interior Ministry reported an attack (more…)
WASHINGTON — The United States has sought help from the Gulf Cooperation in the war against Al Qaida. The administration of President Barack Obama was said to have maintained (more…)
ABU DHABI — Russia has conducted a strategic dialogue with the Gulf Cooperation Council. Officials said Russia met GCC ministers in a dialogue in Kuwait on Feb. 19. They (more…)
WASHINGTON — The U.S. military has deployed electronic warfare assets in Qatar. The U.S. Marine Corps has been operating its EA-6B fleet from Al Udeid air base in Qatar. (more…)
