Something to take note of should you ever find yourself in that part of the world. I do like how the BBC sidesteps the issue in the article and on their map as well.The Islamic Solidarity Games, due to be held in Iran in April, have been called off because of a dispute with Arab countries over what to call the Gulf.
The games federation in Saudi Arabia said the Iranian organisers had failed to address its concerns, particularly about the planned logo and medals.
These bear the words "Persian Gulf", but Arab countries, who call it the Arabian Gulf, reject the term.
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An article from the BBC about why the Islamic Solidarity Games fell apart.

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