Organization code
GCC
Catégorie
Organisations
Established
25 May 1981
Headquarters
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Members
6 member states
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), founded by the six Gulf monarchies in Abu Dhabi, is the leading political and economic integration body of the Gulf region. It has established a customs union and common market and advances security and defence cooperation.
To achieve coordination, integration and inter-connection among members, deepen the links of Gulf peoples, and advance economic integration and regional security cooperation.
1981
Six states signed the GCC charter in Abu Dhabi
2003
The GCC customs union launched
2008
The common market established, allowing free cross-border residence and employment
2013
Connectivity projects including the Gulf railway network advanced
The GCC flag is a white field with the organization's emblem at the centre: two overlapping Arab flag motifs encircling a globe of concentric circles, symbolising the close bonds and shared destiny of the member states.
Adopted
Established with the organization's emblem
Usage note
Use of the GCC emblem should follow the organization's rules.
