define gulf cooperation council
Gulf Cooperation Council. (GCC), officially Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf, organization (est. 1981) promoting stability and economic cooperation among Persian Gulf nations. Its members are Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates. In 1991 the GCC countries joined with Egypt and Syria to create a regional peacekeeping force.
Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf (GCC). A regional cooperative in the Persian Gulf region that promotes economic, political and social advancement for its member states.