Written by: Yasser bin Salem Al-Husseini
As part of the ongoing cooperation and coordination related to industrial development in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, His Excellency Mr. Ahmed bin Mohammed Al-Mohammed, CEO of the Gulf Organization for Industrial Consulting (GOIC), received Her Excellency Ms. Intisar bint Abdullah Al-Wuhaibi, Director General of the GCC Statistical Center, at the headquarters of GOIC on the morning of Wednesday, August 21. The two sides held a joint meeting to explore prospects for cooperation between the organization and the statistical center in relation to enabling the organization and enhancing its role in preparing studies, reports, and projects related to the industrial sector in GCC countries.
The meeting was attended by several directors and employees from both the GCC Statistical Center and GOIC. The meeting is part of ongoing cooperation with institutions affiliated with the General Secretariat of the GCC, in recognition of GOIC's continuous support for these institutions. Many points were discussed to strengthen the efforts of both organizations, which would contribute to supporting the industrial sectors and private sector in the GCC.
During the meeting, GOIC’s role in supporting the industrial sector and economic development in GCC countries was introduced, emphasizing cooperation and industrial and economic integration among member states to enhance competitiveness regionally and globally. The meeting also highlighted the professional level of the team responsible for preparing studies and their commitment to quality standards to ensure high technical outputs.
Additionally, visual presentations were given to introduce GOIC's 2024-2028 strategy, which has been shaped by the strategy of the GCC General Secretariat and the industrial strategies of member states. Key ongoing programs implemented by GOIC were reviewed, including the Industrial Investment Opportunities Program, the Industrial Studies and Policies Program, the Fourth Industrial Revolution Program, the Training and Capacity Building Program, and the Industrial Markets Information Program.
The meeting also included a review of the Gulf Industrial Gateway (GIG), where the contents of this portal and its benefits were discussed. The main screens of the portal, the reports it generates, and the databases it comprises were explained. The data feeding these databases, the classifications used in data processing, and the features and outputs of the portal were also reviewed, along with methods for extracting reports and dashboards.
The meeting further explored the objectives of the Gulf Common Industrial Platform project, which the organization plans to launch soon in collaboration with the GCC General Secretariat. This platform will include various data, including artificial intelligence technologies, through direct connection with GCC countries.
Her Excellency Ms. Intisar bint Abdullah Al-Wuhaibi, Director General of the GCC Statistical Center, praised the efforts of GOIC, affirming that these efforts complement those of the statistical center in supporting the industrial strategies of GCC countries to achieve added value and contribute to increasing the gross domestic product (GDP) of the GCC.
At the conclusion of the meeting, His Excellency Mr. Ahmed bin Mohammed Al-Mohammed, CEO of GOIC, expressed his gratitude and appreciation for the visit by Her Excellency the Director General of the GCC Statistical Center and her accompanying team, hoping that the results of the meeting would be invested in supporting joint Gulf cooperation.
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