Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf
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 administrationFostering scientific and technical progress in industry, mining, agriculture, water and animal resourcesEstablishing scientific research centresSetting up joint venturesEncouraging cooperation of the private sectorStrengthening ties between their peoples
External links Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf Secretariat General English language translation of the Charter The Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf's flag
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