GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) is a regional economic bloc consisting of six countries: Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, United Arab Emirates, Oman, Qatar, and Bahrain. The total area of these countries is 71,024 km2, with a population of 5.1 million. The GDP of GCC countries in 2021 was 1.1 trillion USD, with Saudi Arabia and the UAE accounting for 50% and 16% of the total, respectively. The GCC countries have a high GDP per capita, with the UAE and Saudi Arabia ranking 61st and 75th in the world, respectively. The unemployment rate in GCC countries is relatively low, with the UAE having the lowest unemployment rate at 2%. The GCC countries have a high percentage of young people, with over 50% of the population aged 15-29. The GCC countries are rich in oil and gas resources, with Saudi Arabia and the UAE being the largest producers. The GCC countries have a strong trade relationship with each other and with other countries, with the UAE being the largest trading partner of GCC countries. The GCC countries have a high level of investment in education and healthcare, with the UAE and Saudi Arabia ranking high in these areas. The GCC countries are also investing heavily in infrastructure and technology.
