Building new bridges: humanitarian diplomacy in the Gulf

Disclaimer: The advice, opinions and statements contained in this podcast are those of the guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of the ICRC. Nowadays on the global stage, the states of the Gulf Cooperation Council: Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Oman, Bahrain, and Kuwait are shaping a new collective role, in which influence, funding, and humanitarian engagement intersect in powerful ways. Today on the show we're focused on the—at times—complex and nuanced humanitarian role these states play on the global stage. Then turn to an interview with Mamadou Sow, head of the International Committee of the Red Cross's delegation to the Gulf States, to explain how we work with these to support humanitarian action and ensure that the laws of war and the obligations of states engaged in conflict are upheld. Music By: Blue Dot Sessions - Basic Curiosity, Free Music Archive, CC BY-NC Please rate, review, and

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Building new bridges: humanitarian diplomacy in the Gulf is an episode from Intercross the Podcast by Dominique Maria Bonessi.

This episode is 19:17 long.

This episode was published on Oct 30, 2025.

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