17/09/2026
*Gulf Countries and Gulf Cooperation Council*
*List of 6 Gulf Countries*
1. *Saudi Arabia*
Capital: Riyadh
Largest oil producer in the world
2. *United Arab Emirates - UAE*
Capital: Abu Dhabi
Largest city: Dubai
3. *Qatar*
Capital: Doha
Major LNG exporter
4. *Kuwait*
Capital: Kuwait City
Major oil reserves
5. *Bahrain*
Capital: Manama
Financial hub
6. *Oman*
Capital: Muscat
Strategic location on Gulf of Oman and Arabian Sea
*PPSC Point*: 6 Gulf Countries โ Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman
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*2. Gulf Cooperation Council - GCC*
*Full Name*: Gulf Cooperation Council
*Arabic Name*: Majlis al-Taawun al-Khaliji
*Founded*: 25 May 1981
*Headquarters*: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
*Purpose*: Economic, political and security cooperation among Gulf Arab states
*3. Member Countries*
GCC has 6 member countries. All are Gulf countries.
1. Saudi Arabia
2. United Arab Emirates
3. Qatar
4. Kuwait
5. Bahrain
6. Oman
*PPSC Point*: GCC Members = 6. All are Arab Gulf states
*5. Important Facts*
*Currency*: Each member has its own currency
*Largest Economy in GCC*: Saudi Arabia
*Financial Hub*: Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Manama, Doha
*Energy Hub*: Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Kuwait
*Military Arm*: Peninsula Shield Force
*7. Key Events*
1981: GCC formed in Riyadh
1990: GCC response during Iraqi invasion of Kuwait
2017: Qatar diplomatic crisis within GCC
2021: Al-Ula Declaration restored GCC unity
*8. PPSC/FPSC High-Yield Revision Points*
Full form: Gulf Cooperation Council
Founded: 25 May 1981
Headquarters: Riyadh
Members: 6
Members list: Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman
Purpose: Economic and security cooperation
Pakistan: Not a member
Largest GCC economy: Saudi Arabia
Qatar crisis: 2017
Reconciliation: Al-Ula 2021
*PPSC/FPSC MUST-REMEMBER*
1. Gulf Countries = 6 โ Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman
2. GCC Founded = 25 May 1981
3. GCC Headquarters = Riyadh
4. GCC Members = Same 6 Gulf countries
5. Peninsula Shield Force = GCC military
6. GCC + Pakistan = Labour, Remittances, Oil, Investment
7. Not a member but important partner for Pakistan