In which year was the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)—of which Qatar is a founding member along with Saudi Arabia, UAE, Kuwait, Oman, and Bahrain—established in Abu Dhabi?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. 1981
- Step 1: The Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf (GCC) was formally founded on May 25, 1981, at a summit held in Abu Dhabi.
- Step 2: Qatar joined as one of the six founding monarchies, committing to economic integration, joint security coordination, and political cooperation.
- Step 3: Identify 1981.
Answer
1981.
Why not the others: '1971' is the year Qatar, Bahrain, and the UAE declared independence; '1991' is the year of the Gulf War liberation of Kuwait; '2003' is the year of Qatar's constitutional referendum.
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