Gulf Cooperation Council: Quick Facts

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Facts

Also Known As	Gulf States • GCC
Date	1981 - present

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Map of the Middle East highlighting the member countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council in orange, including Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, United Arab Emirates, and Oman, with major cities such as Riyadh, Kuwait City, Manama, Doha, Abu Dhabi, and Muscat labeled. Surrounding bodies of water, including the Persian Gulf, Red Sea, and Indian Ocean, are also shown.

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.

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