GDP of GCC reaches $735 billion 2 MANAMA

The population of the Gulf has grown 10-fold in 50 years, to 40 million two years ago, one of the highest rates in the world, theannual report said.

The GCC is made up of Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates,Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain and Oman.

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