Doha: Dr. Sultan Al Jaber, the 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 underscores its commitment to enhancing relations with GCC member states and advancing efforts towards sustainable economic integration across the Gulf. According to Emirates News Agency, the delegation included Dr. Thani Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade, 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 focused on key topics, such as the mechanism for applying standards to define Gulf products and a whitepaper on industrial integration among GCC countries. A plan for implementing a unified industria l development strategy and the Gulf Industrial Excellence Award program were also featured. Qatar, chairing the current GCC session, hosted the meetings to foster collaboration and integration among members. The gatherings served as a platform to exchange expertise, discuss developments in industrial legislation and regulation, and expand the GCC's presence in international and regional forums. Dr. Al Jaber conveyed the greetings of the UAE's leadership and reaffirmed the government's commitment to enhancing strategic relations with Gulf partners, particularly in industry, trade, and investment. Dr. Al Jaber expressed gratitude to Qatar for hosting the meetings and highlighted the strong ties among GCC countries. He remarked, 'The GCC has created a model for strengthening economic and development partnerships while enhancing private sector participation in sustainable economic growth.' He emphasized the importance of the GCC Industrial Cooperation Committee in promoting industrial growth, a key driver of su stainable development in the region. On the sidelines of the meetings, Dr. Al Jaber engaged with Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Qassim Al Thani, Qatar's Minister of Commerce and Industry, to explore opportunities for enhancing industrial integration. Discussions with Abdullah Fakhro, Minister of Industry and Commerce in Bahrain, also took place to address the upcoming meeting of the Industrial Cooperation and Industrial Partnerships Committee and the UAE's Industrial Technology Transformation Index (ITTI). Doha additionally hosted the 8th Ministerial Committee on Standardization, chaired by Dr. Al Zeyoudi, with participation from Dr. Al Zarouni, Al Suwaidi, and Fadhel. The committee discussed the adoption of the GCC Standardization Organization's strategies and strategic plans in the field of standardization. During the meetings, several industrial companies were recognized for their achievements, including their application of Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies. Five Emirati companies received the G ulf Industrial Excellence Award: Emirates Steel Arkan in the Metals and Glass category, Borouge in the Chemicals and Polymers category, Abu Dhabi Medical Devices (ADMD) in the Pharmaceuticals and Medical Equipment category, RAK Ceramics in the Building Materials category, and IFFCO in the Food and Beverage category.