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Gulf States

The Gulf States is a term used for a group of countries located along the Persian Gulf. Core members include Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates. Yemen is sometimes included in a broader cultural sense due to shared linguistic, religious, and historical links, though it does not have a Gulf coastline. The region is recognized for its shared Arab heritage, Islamic traditions, and significant oil and gas reserves. Politically, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) serves as a framework for economic and security cooperation among most of these states.