In consideration of the increasing importance of telecommunications in the 21st century, the Economic Agreement, 2001, has outlined the objectives of the joint work in this vital field. Article (24) of the Agreement provided that “ Member States shall take all necessary measures to ensure integration of their telecommunication policies, including telephone, post and data network services, which would lead to improving their service levels and economic efficiency and to strengthening the ties among GCC citizens as well as private and public institutions.”