- formulating similar regulations in various fields such as economy, finance, trade, customs, tourism, legislation, and administration;
- fostering scientific and technical progress in industry, mining, agriculture, water and animal resources;
- establishing scientific research centers;
- setting up joint ventures;
- unified military
- encouraging cooperation of the private sector;
- strengthening ties between their peoples; and
- establishing a common currency by 2010.
GCC countries are planning for a single travel visa, however Saudia Arabia put many restriction on the issue.
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GCC countries
On 26 May 1981 ,Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, the Sultanate of Oman. formed the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). These countries are often referred to as The GCC States.
The aim is to promote coordination between member states in all fields in order to achieve unity. Later they were joined by Yemen.
Until today no major decision or accomplishments were made by this unity, since there are many political problems between these countries. Saudia Arabia continue to take land from Kuwait , Qatar , Emirate and Oman., such action has created mistrust.
The main objective for the Council was to:
