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
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