Gulf Arab States: Quick Facts

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The Gulf Arab states

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al-Saud, wearing a red and white keffiyeh and white robe, speaks at a conference table marked Chairman during the Gulf Cooperation Council Summit in Riyadh.

Burj Khalifa rises at the center with its distinctive tiered design, surrounded by modern skyscrapers and the curved facade of Dubai Mall, reflected in a large pool.

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