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Gulf Cooperation Council

American  

noun

  1. an association of Persian Gulf nations formed for the purpose of collective defense against aggression. GCC


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Stellantis said vehicle shipments also increased across South America, Middle East & Africa, and Asia Pacific, though shipments in Gulf Cooperation Council countries decreased by more than half to around 3,000 units.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

It reckons these facilities can serve as alternate gateways to Gulf Cooperation Council countries affected by airspace closure for time-sensitive goods such as emergency supplies.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026

Several economies in the Gulf Cooperation Council in the Middle East are directing more of their capital toward large domestic projects.

From Barron's • Dec. 22, 2025

“I fulfilled my duty, but I also expect something from you,” Erdogan told a group of journalists, on his way back from Qatar where he attended the 44th Gulf Cooperation Council Council summit.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 6, 2023

It ratified a free trade agreement with the US in September 2006, and, through the Gulf Cooperation Council, seeks similar agreements with the EU, China and Japan.

From The 2008 CIA World Factbook by United States. Central Intelligence Agency