RIYADH, 26 May 2004 — The six-nation Gulf Cooperation Council took another step toward closer ties among member states by finalizing a plan for unified ID cards for Gulf nationals. The main feature of the cards, which will bear both the GCC’s and the member country’s logo, is “inter-operability” — making its features readable in all Gulf states. The cards will use smart card technology and have common security features and accessing devices.