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	Is a term for the ] (GCC) (مجلس التعاون الخليجي) which is a regional organization involving the six Persian Gulf Arab States with many economic and social objectives in mind. Created May 25, 1981, the Council is comprised of Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.
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		⚫	'''Arabian Gulf''' may refer to:

			* ], also referred to as the "Gulf of Basra", "Arabian Gulf", or "The Gulf"
	It should be noted that not all of the countries neighboring the Persian Gulf are members of the council. Specifically, Iran and Iraq are not members.
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			** ], countries of the Arabian Peninsula bordering the Persian Gulf, often referred to as "Arab Gulf states"
			* ], historically known as ''Sinus Arabicus'' ({{lit}} Arabian Gulf)
			* ], a large bay near Alexandria, Egypt, also known as "Arab Gulf" or "Arabs' Gulf"

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	Yemen is currently (as of 2006) in negotiations for GCC membership, and hopes to join by 2016.
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	Among the stated objectives are:
	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 centres
	Setting up joint ventures
	Encouraging cooperation of the private sector
	Strengthening ties between their peoples
	Establishing a common currency by 2010

⚫	~~The term~~ '''Arabian Gulf''' may ~~also~~ refer to ~~the~~:

	* ], the internationally recognized name.

	* ], an older name used by some European nations until the 19th century, which used to be known as the Arabian Gulf.

	Since the 1960s, starting with ] and pan-Arabism, Arab states have often used the name ''Arabian Gulf'' for the body commonly known as the ], even in their English publications. This is very controversial, and not commonly used outside of the Arab world or recognized by the ] and other international organizations. See ] for more information.

	The ] is also an Arabian gulf, but is not known as ''the'' Arabian Gulf.

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Arabian Gulf may refer to:

Persian Gulf, also referred to as the "Gulf of Basra", "Arabian Gulf", or "The Gulf"
- Persian Gulf naming dispute
- Arab states of the Persian Gulf, countries of the Arabian Peninsula bordering the Persian Gulf, often referred to as "Arab Gulf states"
Red Sea, historically known as Sinus Arabicus (lit. Arabian Gulf)
Arab's Gulf, a large bay near Alexandria, Egypt, also known as "Arab Gulf" or "Arabs' Gulf"

Latest revision as of 20:05, 19 October 2024

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