The Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf (GCC)

The Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf (GCC) is a government agency that works to enhance coordination, integration, and interconnectivity among its member states. Its objectives include formulating unified laws and regulations across various fields, including economic and financial affairs, commerce, customs, and communications. The organisation also promotes scientific and technological progress in industry, mining, and agriculture, while encouraging cooperation among the private sectors of its member states.

The GCC operates across its six member states: the United Arab Emirates, the Kingdom of Bahrain, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Sultanate of Oman, the State of Qatar, and the State of Kuwait. It maintains a presence in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and the United States, with a workforce distributed across 14 countries.