Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)

GS 2 – International Relation

The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) is a regional intergovernmental organization formed to promote economic, political, and security cooperation among its member states. It plays a key role in Middle Eastern geopolitics and global energy markets.

Founded: 25 May 1981

Headquarters: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Member Countries

1. Saudi Arabia
2. United Arab Emirates (UAE)
3. Qatar
4. Bahrain
5. Kuwait
6. Oman

Objectives

• To foster economic and political integration among member states.
• To develop unified policies in various sectors, such as trade, finance, customs, tourism, and legal matters.
• To enhance collective security and defense.
• To promote cultural and social integration.

• GCC countries possess almost half of the world’s oil reserves