Gulf leaders meet in Saudi Arabia for GCC consultative summit amid regional tensions

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman receives Bahrain's King Sheikh Hamad bin Isa al-Khalifa 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. Bandar Algaloud/Courtesy of Saudi Royal Court/Handout via REUTERS

RIYADH, April 29 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman chaired a Gulf Cooperation Council consultative summit in Jeddah on Tuesday, Saudi state media said, as Gulf leaders met to discuss regional and international developments and coordinate efforts in response.

Saudi state media said the summit addressed issues linked to regional and international developments and coordination among member states.

The meeting was attended by Qatar’s emir, Kuwait’s crown prince, Bahrain’s king and the United Arab Emirates’ foreign minister, according to the report.

The summit came as Gulf states assess the security and economic impact of recent regional tensions and continue consultations on a collective response.