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UAE reiterates commitment to GCC economic cooperation

• Thursday, October 30, 2025 2:03 PM
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KUWAIT, 30th October, 2025 (WAM) -- Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and

Tourism, headed the UAE delegation participating in the 69th meeting of the GCC Committee for
Commercial Cooperation, held in Kuwait.

The meeting discussed a range of topics aimed at strengthening economic and investment
cooperation among member states and enhancing the integration of GCC markets.

Bin Touq affirmed that, under the vision and directives of its wise leadership, the UAE remains
committed to supporting joint GCC action across all sectors. He highlighted the significance of

intensifying efforts to enhance the resilience of the GCC economy and strengthen its
competitiveness as a vital hub on the regional and global economic, investment, and trade map.

He noted that small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and entrepreneurship are key pillars of

sustainable development, underscoring the need to implement more joint programmes and
initiatives to empower entrepreneurs, provide financing and insurance channels, and offer
integrated services that facilitate their inclusion in regional and global value chains.

The committee also discussed mechanisms to enhance cooperation between GCC states and

major economic blocs to strengthen their presence in global markets.

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