Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries are an attractive destination for prospective migrants from developing economies due to their high income levels, similar to the countries of the OECD (Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development). However, unlike the OECD, the GCC countries’ immigration systems allow workers from all skill levels to enter the economy. This is due to the dependence of the labour force on foreign workers (approximately 75% of the GCC workforce is foreign), which in turn derives from young education systems, and rapid development paths.
