Bahrain Industry Minister Abdulla bin Adel Fakhro, who also serves as Chairman of the National Committee for Standards and Metrology, participated in the 10th meeting of the GCC Ministerial Committee for Standardisation in Kuwait.
During the meeting, ministers and officials from GCC states discussed regional cooperation in standardisation, quality assurance, and product conformity. They focused on aligning Gulf standards with global benchmarks. As a result, the effort aims to promote fair trade and protect consumers.
The committee approved several key initiatives. For instance, they endorsed new Gulf technical regulations. These regulations enhance industrial efficiency and ensure product safety across GCC markets. Furthermore, they harmonise procedures and improve the competitiveness of Gulf-made products. They also support regional and international trade.
Bahrain Industry Minister Abdulla bin Adel Fakhro additionally approved the authority’s 2026 budget and ratified the strategic plan for 2026–2030. The plan prioritises advancing standardisation frameworks, adopting smart technologies for quality control, and supporting sustainable industrial growth within member states.
Moreover, the committee updated the internal regulations of the GCC Accreditation Centre. The Centre verifies the competence of laboratories, certification bodies, and inspection agencies across the Gulf. Consequently, the new rules strengthen transparency, reliability, and cross-border recognition of Gulf standards.
Bahrain Industry Minister emphasized the importance of capacity-building programs for GCC member states. These programs will train technical personnel, improve testing laboratories, and enhance compliance with international standards. By doing so, the Gulf can achieve higher quality outputs and maintain consumer confidence.
In addition, the minister highlighted the role of digital transformation in standardisation. Implementing smart systems and automated inspection tools will streamline certification processes, reduce delays, and increase transparency across the region. This approach supports sustainable industrial growth and strengthens the Gulf’s position in global markets.
Minister Fakhro highlighted Bahrain’s active role in regional standardisation. He noted that unified Gulf standards enhance economic integration. In addition, they strengthen the region’s global trade position. He pledged Bahrain’s continued coordination with GCC members, which ensures consistency, innovation, and industrial development.
Overall, the 10th GCC Ministerial Committee for Standardisation demonstrated that regional collaboration drives quality infrastructure. It also boosts industrial competitiveness across Gulf nations and positions the region for long-term economic growth.
Bahrain Industry Minister Abdulla bin Adel Fakhro, who also serves as Chairman of the National Committee for Standards and Metrology, participated in the 10th meeting of the GCC Ministerial Committee for Standardisation in Kuwait.
During the meeting, ministers and officials from GCC states discussed regional cooperation in standardisation, quality assurance, and product conformity. They focused on aligning Gulf standards with global benchmarks. As a result, the effort aims to promote fair trade and protect consumers.
The committee approved several key initiatives. For instance, they endorsed new Gulf technical regulations. These regulations enhance industrial efficiency and ensure product safety across GCC markets. Furthermore, they harmonise procedures and improve the competitiveness of Gulf-made products. They also support regional and international trade.
Bahrain Industry Minister Abdulla bin Adel Fakhro additionally approved the authority’s 2026 budget and ratified the strategic plan for 2026–2030. The plan prioritises advancing standardisation frameworks, adopting smart technologies for quality control, and supporting sustainable industrial growth within member states.
Moreover, the committee updated the internal regulations of the GCC Accreditation Centre. The Centre verifies the competence of laboratories, certification bodies, and inspection agencies across the Gulf. Consequently, the new rules strengthen transparency, reliability, and cross-border recognition of Gulf standards.
Bahrain Industry Minister emphasized the importance of capacity-building programs for GCC member states. These programs will train technical personnel, improve testing laboratories, and enhance compliance with international standards. By doing so, the Gulf can achieve higher quality outputs and maintain consumer confidence.
In addition, the minister highlighted the role of digital transformation in standardisation. Implementing smart systems and automated inspection tools will streamline certification processes, reduce delays, and increase transparency across the region. This approach supports sustainable industrial growth and strengthens the Gulf’s position in global markets.
Minister Fakhro highlighted Bahrain’s active role in regional standardisation. He noted that unified Gulf standards enhance economic integration. In addition, they strengthen the region’s global trade position. He pledged Bahrain’s continued coordination with GCC members, which ensures consistency, innovation, and industrial development.
Overall, the 10th GCC Ministerial Committee for Standardisation demonstrated that regional collaboration drives quality infrastructure. It also boosts industrial competitiveness across Gulf nations and positions the region for long-term economic growth.
