| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Initiative | One-Stop Travel System approved by the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) |
| Objective | Simplify and speed up cross-border travel among GCC member nations |
| Key Benefits | - Faster movement for residents/tourists <br> - Boosts tourism & business travel <br> - Enhances regional economic integration |
| GCC Overview | - Founded: 1981 <br> - Headquarters: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia <br> - Members: Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, UAE |
| Economic Significance | - Holds ~30% of global oil reserves <br> - Controls ~20% of global gas reserves <br> - Key trade and shipping hub |
| Future Implications | Potential groundwork for a GCC-wide visa system (similar to Schengen) |
