This chapter presents the current landscape of women in higher education in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and discusses the potential implications for policies and practices in higher education related to gender equality from the literature. A specific focus is placed on the status of female student populations, with an emphasis on the unique challenges faced by mothers pursuing higher education. Furthermore, the chapter makes an examination of the position of female academics in GCC within a global perspective, while also addressing potential consequences. A thorough investigation of female leadership roles in the GCC is also conducted. Finally, we explore the potential implications for policies and practices in higher education related to gender issues at the governmental, institutional, and societal levels. We propose a framework (Mott, H. (2022). Gender equality in higher education: maximising impacts. British Council.) for gender equality in higher education. We leave the readers with this framework to adapt and implement as relevant to their own context.