The States of United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Sultanate of Oman

“ The Cooperation Council and its organizations shall enjoy on the territories of all member states such legal competence, privileges and immunities as are required to realize their objectives and carry out their functions. ”

“ The Supreme Council is the highest authority of the Cooperation Council and shall be formed of heads of member states. Its presidency shall be rotatory based on the alphabetical order of the names of the member states.
The Supreme Council shall hold one regular session every year. Extraordinary sessions may be convened at the request of any member seconded by another member. ”

“ To stimulate scientific and technological progress in the fields of industry, mining, agriculture, water and animal resources; to establish scientific research; to establish joint ventures and encourage cooperation by the private sector for the good of their peoples. ”