Turki al-Faisal warns of demographic and technological challenges threatening the future of Gulf states Bahrain · 2026-11-08 05:51
Speaking at a lecture in Bahrain, Prince Turki al-Faisal called for a joint Gulf strategic vision and an alliance to support families and children, and for linking labour policy and demographic data to sustainable development.
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), founded in 1981, groups Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait and Oman.
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