Traditional clothes could be made mandatory at workplaces, if MPs have their way.
The Strategic Thinking Bloc that has presented the proposal believes the move, if implemented, would protect and preserve the GCC identity.
Bloc spokesman MP Khalid Bu Onk, who is spearheading the initiative, also stressed the need for a new curriculum to be taught in schools across the GCC on the unified Gulf identity.
“It should be made mandatory for all GCC nationals to wear traditional clothing to their workplaces,” he said.
“Special joint programmes need to be broadcast and promoted through the Press, media and social media platforms,” he added.
“Collectively, these measures would help preserve Gulf identity.”
Saudi Arabia had earlier made it mandatory for civil servants to wear traditional dress to work.
Commenting on the national identity part of the proposal, Information Minister Dr Ramzan Al Nuaimi said several mutual agreements have been signed with GCC states to promote national belonging, heritage and identity.
“We are keen to promote and preserve the Gulf identity through whatever programmes, activities and events we hold,” he added.
“There are joint and solo projects that push towards highlighting our proud Gulf identity.”
Parliament is expected to discuss the proposal during the weekly session on Tuesday.
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