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Flags of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member states—Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, United Arab Emirates, and Oman—arranged in a circular formation around the GCC emblem. (Source: Shutterstock)

The GCC: A Club Everyone Knows, But Few Can Explain

What’s the GCC? For many, it’s that familiar acronym that conjures images of oil-rich monarchies and economic summits. But beyond the headlines, what does the Gulf Cooperation Council actually do? Born out of geopolitical turmoil in the 1980s, the GCC has evolved into a forum for collaboration—though not without its share of contradictions. From a unified tourist visa to ambitious economic goals, the council remains a paradox: much talked about, little understood.

Oct 10, 2024

Jeddah's historic architecture, showcasing its role as a cultural melting pot shaped by centuries of migration and trade along the Red Sea.

Jeddah’s Historic Role: Lessons in Integration from Ulrike Freitag’s "A History of Jeddah"

German historian Professor Ulrike Freitag, director of the Leibniz-Zentrum Moderner Orient in Berlin, spoke to SaudiTimes in her latest book “A History of Jeddah: The Gate to Mecca in the Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries’’ published in February 2020. Speaking about a historical melting pot like Jeddah in days, when immigration, tolerance, and togetherness are more than ever central issues in worldwide discussions beyond countries’ borders and people’s mind, is of special significance.

Dec 29, 2020

All Articles with the tag #Integration

The GCC: A Club Everyone Knows, But Few Can Explain

Jeddah’s Historic Role: Lessons in Integration from Ulrike Freitag’s "A History of Jeddah"

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