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The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) is a political and economic organisation consisting of six Middle Eastern countries – United Arab Emirates (UAE), Kuwait, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain, and Oman. An invitation has also been extended to Jordan and Morocco to join at a future date. Established in Abu Dhabi in 1981, the objective of…

Abu Dhabi is the capital of the UAE and frequently referred to as Dubai’s older brother, but it is so much more than that. The largest Emirate in the UAE, Abu Dhabi consists of 3 main regions – Abu Dhabi city, Al Ain or Eastern Region and Al Dhafra. Each region is geographically different and…

The Sultanate of Oman is one of the more traditional countries in the region. It is a country of rich traditions, heritage and spectacular beauty. Oman has maintained a more low-key approach and retained much of its Bedouin charm. Oman has traditionally enjoyed strong trading relationships around the region and is strategically placed at the…

The Kingdom of Bahrain, which name means two seas, is a peaceful island in the Persian Gulf. One of the first Gulf States to discover oil and to build a refinery, unfortunately, it never achieved the levels of production or wealth enjoyed by its neighbours. A traditional Muslim country, Bahrain has a liberal and tolerant…