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Who suggested the creation of a Gulf union as a mechanism for joint action among the Gulf states?
Who suggested the creation of a Gulf union as a mechanism for joint action among the Gulf states?
- Ayatollah Khomeini
- Sheikh Jaber Al Ahmad Al Sabah (correct)
- Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan
- The Shah of Iran
What event significantly sped up the process of establishing a Gulf union?
What event significantly sped up the process of establishing a Gulf union?
- Formation of the revolutionary regime in Kuwait
- Meeting of the foreign ministers in Abu Dhabi
- Overthrow of the Shah of Iran in 1979 (correct)
- Creation of the GCC Charter in 1981
Where did the foreign ministers of six countries meet to agree on the creation of the GCC?
Where did the foreign ministers of six countries meet to agree on the creation of the GCC?
- Kuwait City
- Abu Dhabi
- Manama
- Riyadh (correct)
What was one of the main objectives of the GCC mentioned in the text?
What was one of the main objectives of the GCC mentioned in the text?
How many years did it take from the suggestion of Sheikh Jaber Al Sabah to the formal establishment of the GCC?
How many years did it take from the suggestion of Sheikh Jaber Al Sabah to the formal establishment of the GCC?
Which Gulf state's leader toured other Gulf states in 1976 to consider joint action for security and stability?
Which Gulf state's leader toured other Gulf states in 1976 to consider joint action for security and stability?
Which body is responsible for preparing special studies related to cooperation, coordination, and planning for common action within the GCC?
Which body is responsible for preparing special studies related to cooperation, coordination, and planning for common action within the GCC?
Who is responsible for determining the overall policy of the GCC?
Who is responsible for determining the overall policy of the GCC?
How often does the Dispute Settlement Commission meet?
How often does the Dispute Settlement Commission meet?
What is the voting procedure in the Ministerial Council?
What is the voting procedure in the Ministerial Council?
Who appoints the Secretary-General of the Secretariat General?
Who appoints the Secretary-General of the Secretariat General?
What is the composition of the Consultative Commission of the Supreme Council?
What is the composition of the Consultative Commission of the Supreme Council?
How long is the term for which the Secretary-General of the Secretariat General is appointed?
How long is the term for which the Secretary-General of the Secretariat General is appointed?
