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Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf

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The Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf (Arabic: مجلس التعاون لدول الخليج العربية), formerly named Gulf Cooperation Council (مجلس التعاون الخليجي) is a regional organization involving six Middle Eastern nations with the many economic and social objectives in mind. Created May 25, 1981, the Council is comprised of Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.

Among the stated objectives are:

  • Formulating similar regulations in various fields such as economy, finance, trade, customs, tourism, legislation, and administration
  • Fostering scientific and technical progress in industry, mining, agriculture, water and animal resources
  • Establishing scientific research centres
  • Setting up joint ventures
  • Encouraging cooperation of the private sector
  • Strengthening ties between their peoples

External links

  • Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf Secretariat General http://gcc-sg.org/
  • English language translation of the Charter http://www.gcc-sg.org/index_e.html
  • The Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf's flag http://www.crwflags.com/fotw/images/i/int-gcc.gif


Last updated: 05-06-2005 01:27:49