From railways to energy — five strategic projects linking Gulf states
Key takeaways
- In the face of worsening geopolitical tensions, Gulf nations are resuming cooperative projects aimed to mitigate risks
- Alongside security concerns, they also discussed expediting longstanding joint projects.
- Under the umbrella of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), these initiatives span transport, energy, water security and defence.
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In the face of worsening geopolitical tensions, Gulf nations are resuming cooperative projects aimed to mitigate risks
xwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogle Add Al Jazeera on Googleinfo Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman receives Kuwaiti Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al Sabah ahead of an exceptional meeting of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), the first in-person meeting of Gulf leaders since their states became a front in the Iran war two months ago, In Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, April 28, 2026 [Handout]By Mariam Beh and Ahram OnlinePublished On 30 Apr 202630 Apr 2026Gulf leaders gathered in Riyadh this week for their first in-person meeting since the outbreak of the US–Israel war with Iran. Alongside security concerns, they also discussed expediting longstanding joint projects.
Under the umbrella of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), these initiatives span transport, energy, water security and defence. They aim to deepen economic ties and strengthen collective resilience.