THE GULF STATES
• Bahrain ruled by a family (sheik). National Assembly
eliminated in 1975
• Qatar: Wealthiest country in the Middle East. Ruled by
a sheik who overthrew his father in 1995
• United Arab Emirates (7) created in 1971-2.
• 7-ruler Supreme Federal Council (designates a President and
exercises power)
• (Consultative) Federal National Council
• Oman: Governed by Qabus, a sultan who overthrew
his father in 1970 and holds several positions. There is
an elective Consultative Council since 1991, whose
members must be approved by Qabus. Relatively
wealthy society