This refers to Khalaf Ahmad Al-Habtoor’s very timely article “Gulf economic unity is long overdue.” (Nov. 21)
The GCC countries should give a serious thought toward formation of the economic cooperation bloc and the idea of formation of United Gulf States. This is a very good idea which will reap long-term benefits. Al-Habtoor is a prominent public figure not just in the UAE but also in the whole Arab world. His suggestions therefore hold water and deserves to be discussed among GCC members at highest level.
The GCC countries have the advantage of having considerably young leaders who are educated and understand the significance of unity among neighboring nations.
The Gulf countries have spent enough fund in educating the population. Besides, they have abundance of natural resources.
Therefore, the very idea of a United Gulf States, propounded by Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman, will give them a voice on the global level, which is a road map for a prominent economic global power.
The idea will succeed as the region is bound by common language, culture, heritage, faith and traditions, besides they all have nearly the same problems, issues and adversaries.
Once United Gulf States is formed, they will have a big say in OPEC as Saudi Arabia, Qatar and UAE are major oil-producing nations and their combined stand can reap long-term economic benefits with increased diplomatic say at global platforms.
— Ramesh G Jethwani, Bangalore
The GCC countries should give a serious thought toward formation of the economic cooperation bloc and the idea of formation of United Gulf States. This is a very good idea which will reap long-term benefits. Al-Habtoor is a prominent public figure not just in the UAE but also in the whole Arab world. His suggestions therefore hold water and deserves to be discussed among GCC members at highest level.
The GCC countries have the advantage of having considerably young leaders who are educated and understand the significance of unity among neighboring nations.
The Gulf countries have spent enough fund in educating the population. Besides, they have abundance of natural resources.
Therefore, the very idea of a United Gulf States, propounded by Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman, will give them a voice on the global level, which is a road map for a prominent economic global power.
The idea will succeed as the region is bound by common language, culture, heritage, faith and traditions, besides they all have nearly the same problems, issues and adversaries.
Once United Gulf States is formed, they will have a big say in OPEC as Saudi Arabia, Qatar and UAE are major oil-producing nations and their combined stand can reap long-term economic benefits with increased diplomatic say at global platforms.
— Ramesh G Jethwani, Bangalore