The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) is a political and economic union of Arab states bordering the Gulf. It was established in 1981 and its 6 members are the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Kuwait and Bahrain.
The GCC’s prime geographical location is at the crossroads of the major Western and Eastern economies. The established and efficient air and sea connections and developed infrastructure make it a great place to establish and expand business.
| Bahrain | Kuwait | Oman | Qatar | Saudi Arabi (KSA) | UAE | |
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| Capital | Manama | Kuwait City | Muscat | Doha | Riyadh | Abu Dhabi |
| Land Area | 741 sq km | 17,818 km² | 309,501 km² | 11,571 km² | 2.15m sq km | 83,600 sq km |
| Currency | Bahraini Riyal | Kuwaiti Dinar | Omani Riyal | Qatari Riyal | Saudi Riyal | Dirham AED |
| Citizens | Bahrainis | Kuwaitis | Omanis | Qataris | Saudis or Saudi Arabians | Emiratis |
| Percentage expats | 55% (UN, 2013) | 70% (PACI, 2014) | 30% (UN, 2013) | 85% (2014, estimate) | 30% (UN, 2013) | 80-90%5 |
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| Airlines | Gulf Air | Kuwait Airways | Oman Air | Qatar Airways | Saudia | Etihad Airways |
You can apply for your e-Visa online
Use the links below to apply for e-Visa online to any of the six GCC countries.
- Total GCC population is about 42-45 million as of July 2014 (using an estimate of about 7-8m for the UAE). About 60% of the total is for Saudi Arabia.
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