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	'''Arab states of the ~~Arabian~~ Gulf''', '''Gulf states''', or '''Gulf Arab states''' are terms that refer to the six Arab states bordering the ], being ], ], ], ], ], and ]. These six nations are part of the ] (GCC). Although ] is considered an Arab state and shares a small border with the ~~Arabian~~ Gulf, it is generally excluded from the designation.		'''Arab states of the Persian Gulf''', '''Gulf states''', or '''Gulf Arab states''' are terms that refer to the six Arab states bordering the ], being ], ], ], ], ], and ]. These six nations are part of the ] (GCC). Although ] is considered an Arab state and shares a small border with the Persian Gulf, it is generally excluded from the designation.

	==Economy==		==Economy==
	All of the ] have significant revenues from oil and gas and, with the exception of Saudi Arabia, have small local populations. This has raised their ]s above those of neighboring countries. To meet the labor shortages, they host large numbers of temporary non-citizen economic migrants from ] and ]. In the past there have also been a significant number of immigrants from ], ], ], ], and ].		All of the ] have significant revenues from oil and gas and, with the exception of Saudi Arabia, have small local populations. This has raised their ]s above those of neighboring countries. To meet the labor shortages, they host large numbers of temporary non-citizen economic migrants from ] and ]. In the past there have also been a significant number of immigrants from ], ], ], ], and ].

	In addition, ] and the ] industry had been the main economic activity of many of these countries, particularly Bahrain, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, and Kuwait. The pearling industry collapsed in the 1930s after the development of ] methods by Japanese scientists.		In addition, ] and the ] industry had been the main economic activity of many of these countries, particularly Bahrain, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, and Kuwait. The pearling industry collapsed in the 1930s after the development of ] methods by Japanese scientists.

	==Culture and politics==		==Culture and politics==
	{{Main\|Culture of the Arab States of the ~~Arabian~~ Gulf}}		{{Main\|Culture of the Arab States of the Persian Gulf}}
	The Arab states of the ~~Arabian~~ Gulf share a regional culture that is sometimes referred to as "''khaleeji'' (gulf) culture". They all speak the ] and share similar music styles (], ], ], and ]), cuisine, and dress. Most Arabs living near the ~~Arabian~~ Gulf also trace their ancestry back to Arab tribes of either ] (in what is now central ]) or ]. The culture of Iraq is unique and distinct from the Gulf states, which is why it is not considered a Gulf state.		The Arab states of the Persian Gulf share a regional culture that is sometimes referred to as "''khaleeji'' (gulf) culture". They all speak the ] and share similar music styles (], ], ], and ]), cuisine, and dress. Most Arabs living near the Persian Gulf also trace their ancestry back to Arab tribes of either ] (in what is now central ]) or ]. The culture of Iraq is unique and distinct from the Gulf states, which is why it is not considered a Gulf state.

	All six states are ] with limited ]. Only ] (]) and ] (]) have legislatures with popularly elected members.		All six states are ] with limited ]. Only ] (]) and ] (]) have legislatures with popularly elected members.
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Arab states of the Persian Gulf, Gulf states, or Gulf Arab states are terms that refer to the six Arab states bordering the Persian Gulf, being Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Oman. These six nations are part of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). Although Iraq is considered an Arab state and shares a small border with the Persian Gulf, it is generally excluded from the designation.

Economy

All of the Arab states of the Persian Gulf have significant revenues from oil and gas and, with the exception of Saudi Arabia, have small local populations. This has raised their per capita incomes above those of neighboring countries. To meet the labor shortages, they host large numbers of temporary non-citizen economic migrants from South Asia and Southeast Asia. In the past there have also been a significant number of immigrants from Jordan, Syria, Lebanon, Yemen, and Egypt.

In addition, pearl diving and the pearl industry had been the main economic activity of many of these countries, particularly Bahrain, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, and Kuwait. The pearling industry collapsed in the 1930s after the development of cultured pearl methods by Japanese scientists.

Culture and politics

Main article: Culture of the Arab States of the Persian Gulf

The Arab states of the Persian Gulf share a regional culture that is sometimes referred to as "khaleeji (gulf) culture". They all speak the Gulf Arabic and share similar music styles (sawt, fijiri, ardha, and liwa), cuisine, and dress. Most Arabs living near the Persian Gulf also trace their ancestry back to Arab tribes of either Najd (in what is now central Saudi Arabia) or Yemen. The culture of Iraq is unique and distinct from the Gulf states, which is why it is not considered a Gulf state.

All six states are hereditary monarchies with limited political representation. Only Bahrain (Majlis al Watani) and Kuwait (Majlis al Ummah) have legislatures with popularly elected members.

The Sultanate of Oman also has an advisory council (Majlis ash-Shura) that is popularly elected. In the UAE—a federation of seven monarchical emirates—the Federal National Council functions only as an advisory body, but now a portion of its members are elected from a small electoral college nominated by the seven rulers. In Qatar, an elected national parliament has been mooted and is written into the new constitution, but elections are yet to be held.

References

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Gerd Nonneman, 'Political Reform in the Gulf Monarchies: From Liberalisation to Democratisation? A Comparative Perspective', in Anoushiravan Ehteshami and Steven Wright (eds.)(2007), Reform in the Middle East Oil Monarchies, ISBN 978-0-86372-323-0, pp. 3-45.

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