Jordan to join GCC
By ASSOCIATED PRESS
Published: May 11, 2011 00:58 Updated: May 11, 2011 00:58
RIYADH: Gulf Arab leaders have welcomed Jordan’s request to join the bloc. The Gulf Cooperation Council includes Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, Oman and the United Arab Emirates.
The bloc of monarchies was created in 1981 to coordinate political and economic policies.
Following a meeting Tuesday in Riyadh, Gulf Arab leaders welcomed Jordan’s request to join. A statement on the Jordanian news agency said King Abdullah II conducted “intensive efforts” with the GCC.
The six countries are seen as among the most influential of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries’ members. They have relied on their oil wealth to secure political and economic clout.
Last month the GCC sent troops into Bahrain, which is facing a rebellion against its monarchy.
The Monarchs are gathering together.....
The Wild West age......the caravans were usually drawn into a circle for protection from "enemies".
It reminds me of the medieval alliances in Europe. Guess that's the time they still live in. (1432 AD)
What this also means is that, no more 'arab awakening' or revolutions possible in Jordan... The GCC bloc will simply trample any opposition underfoot, like insignificant cockroaches...
may i cite the example of Bahrain?
Could be good news to Jordanians currently trying to enter. The visa quota might be lifted.