The Emir guessed that all of the G.A.A nations had received the same letter but the Emir was keen to get things moving and so had his Foreign Minister contact the various other nations involved. It would be a meeting unlikley to attract the very top members of the G.A.A but non the less it was a chance to host a significant event between nations again and so the Emir this morning donned his newly delivered Silverhills made suit and headed down to the coast. He'd selected the Coastal House as the venue, it was a place just outside the city of Rayyu and a favourite get away of the well connected in the nation.
A sign hung up showing the owners pride in his work
on the place He'd found a derelict house often used as a shelter by some the Emirate's herdsman and turned it back into a beach club of national renown. Today the top floors, that gave an impressive view across the ocean, had been reserved for the meeting. As host he would naturally remain but had left instructions for his brother Prince Talaat Muhsin to make sure everyone got here safely.
Normally the Emir would have greeted his guests with the offer of drinks however it was now the middle of Ramadan and as such the Emir had clear instructions for the staff that no food or drink was to be carried through the venue in sight of the public. As each guest arrived he seated them at the long table normally used for dining and then once everyone was in place got things started. "I'd like to thank you all for coming. Its nice to have our neighbours with us as we consider an interesting proposal. Our friend from Heyra here wishes to become the first Associate member of the G.A.A. I think it in our interest to hear them out and for us to consider what actions to take, if any." The Emir took his seat next to his Foreign Minister who would handle most of the talks. Isa Taj Sultan was excited to have the chance to be the real host of these talks and get his first real taste of diplomacy. "Isa over to you." The Emir officially handed things over.
"Thank you Your Majesty" he licked his lips nervously before continuing. "So as we all no doubt realise to become an Associate member our guests here must secure the backing of the membership. It must be unanimous. If we grant them this status then they become a preferred trading partner and thus receive reduced tariffs on a reciprocal arrangement. Perhaps then you'd care to begin with telling us why you feel your connected to the Gulf?" The question was addressed to the Heyrans.