May 14, 2012

ABU DHABI [MENL] -- Bahrain and Saudi Arabia were expected to become the
first Gulf Cooperation Council states to merge amid the threat from
neighboring Iran.

Apr 17, 2012

ABU DHABI [MENL] -- The Gulf Cooperation Council has affirmed its intention
to develop a regional ballistic missile defense network to counter the
threat from neighboring Iran.

Feb 10, 2012

ABU DHABI [MENL] -- Saudi Arabia's controversial religious police has been
drafting a training program.

Jan 30, 2012

ANKARA [MENL] -- Turkey has increased defense cooperation with Gulf Arab
states.