“Made in the Gulf”

TDT | Manama

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Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries have made notable progress in advancing industrial cooperation, including strengthening industrial integration, aligning policies and strategies, and supporting supply chains, officials said on Thursday.

Bahrain’s Minister of Industry and Commerce, Abdullah bin Adel Fakhro, who chairs the current session, highlighted these developments during the 56th meeting of the GCC Industrial Cooperation Committee.

GCC Secretary-General Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi opened the meeting by expressing appreciation to Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa for the kingdom’s support in facilitating GCC initiatives and advancing joint Gulf action across sectors. Albudaiwi said the committee plays a central role in coordinating industrial policies among member states, unifying efforts to achieve deeper industrial integration, and enhancing the global competitiveness of the Gulf’s industrial sector.

He added that the sector’s growing capabilities are helping expand international partnerships and strengthen the GCC’s position in the global industrial economy.

The Secretary-General also welcomed the Supreme Council’s approval, during its 46th session in December 2025, of a proposal to hold the “Made in the Gulf” forum and exhibition in October 2026, aimed at showcasing the region’s industrial capabilities and boosting integration.