The Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf (GCC)

Public Policy OfficesSaudi Arabia501-1000 Employees

The Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf (GCC) was founded on 25th of May 1981 following a historical meeting (in Abu Dhabi) of Their Majesties and Highnesses, the heads of states of the United Arab Emirates, Kingdom of Bahrain, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Sultanate of Oman, State of Qatar and State of Kuwait. 
The GCC main objectives are (1) to effectively enhance coordination, integration and interconnectivity among member states in all fields with the aim of achieving unity. (2) Deepening and strengthening existing inter-relations and ties among their people in all aspects (3) Formulating similar laws and regulations in various fields; including economic and financial affairs, commerce, customs and communications, education and culture, social and health affairs, information and tourism, legislative and administrative affairs. (4) Promoting scientific and technological progress in the fields of industry, mining, agriculture, water and animal resources; as well as establishing scientific research centers, joint integration projects, and encouraging cooperation among the private sectors of the member states.

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