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Minister of Industry participates in GCC Trade and Industry
Meetings, seeks to achieve regional integration

1 week ago Source: WAM 56

Dr. Sultan Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, led the UAE delegation at the 53rd meeting of the
Gulf Cooperation Council’s (GCC) Industrial Cooperation Committee held in Qatar.

The UAE’s participation reflects its commitment to strengthening relations with GCC member states and advancing
collaborative efforts towards sustainable economic integration across the Gulf.

The delegation included Dr. Thani Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Tradde, Omar Al Suwaidi,
Undersecretary of the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT), Dr. Farah Al Zarouni, Assistant
Undersecretary for Standards and Regulations of MoIAT, and Osama Amir Fadhel, Assistant Undersecretary for
Industrial Accelerators at MoIAT.

The GCC Industrial Cooperation Committee meeting addressed key topics, including the mechanism for applying
standards to define Gulf products. A whitepaper on industrial integration among the GCC countries was also reviewed in
addition to a plan for implementing a unified industrial development strategy. The Gulf Industrial Excellence Award
program also featured during the meeting, with several companies being recognized for their accomplishments.

Qatar, chair of the current GCC session, hosted the meetings of trade and industry ministers to strengthen collaboration
and integration among members. The meetings provided a platform to exchange expertise, discuss developments in
industrial legislation and regulation, and expand the GCC’s presence in international and regional forums.

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