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UK-Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) trade deal: conclusion summary
The conclusion summary explains the provisions and chapters in the UK-Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) trade deal.
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The UK has successfully concluded a milestone free trade agreement (FTA) with the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), comprising the:
- Kingdom of Bahrain
- State of Kuwait
- Sultanate of Oman
- State of Qatar
- Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
- United Arab Emirates (UAE)
This conclusion summary outlines the benefits of the concluded deal between the UK and the GCC. It also explains the provisions and chapters in the UK-GCC FTA.
The agreement is not yet in force. The UK and all member states of the GCC are required to complete their respective domestic procedures for the agreement to come into effect. Once ratified by the UK and all GCC member states, businesses will be able to trade under its terms.
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Published 20 May 2026