Gulf leaders, within the ultimate communiqué of the forty sixth GCC Summit held Wednesday in Bahrain, emphasised the necessity to strengthen cooperation throughout all sectors and handle the challenges dealing with the area.
The Supreme Council reviewed the report on the imaginative and prescient of King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, which requires advancing joint Gulf motion, deepening financial unity, enhancing safety and protection methods, and coordinating positions on regional and worldwide developments.
The Council instructed that efforts be intensified to implement the imaginative and prescient in accordance with a transparent timetable, and requested the GCC Basic Secretariat to submit an in depth progress report on the subsequent summit.
The communiqué reaffirmed the leaders’ dedication to unity, cohesion, and better integration throughout all fields, reflecting the aspirations of GCC residents.
It additionally mentioned ongoing negotiations relating to the late King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud’s proposal to evolve the Cooperation Council right into a federation.
On financial issues, the Council reviewed progress on the Gulf financial unity challenge and accepted the phased launch of the customs knowledge change platform within the second half of 2026. Ministerial committees have been tasked with finishing the remaining necessities of the Customs Union and submitting an government plan with an in depth timetable.
Throughout the framework of the Gulf Widespread Market, leaders burdened the necessity to advance rules governing cross-border commerce in companies, guarantee periodic assessments of financial and social impacts, and set up mechanisms for mutual recognition of {qualifications} and licenses throughout member states.
The Council welcomed a proposal to host a “Made within the Gulf” discussion board and exhibition to showcase regional industrial capabilities and promote industrial integration.
The Supreme Council accepted the institution of the GCC Civil Aviation Authority, to be headquartered within the United Arab Emirates, and endorsed the final settlement linking GCC international locations by way of a unified railway challenge.
It additionally adopted unified rules for joint property possession throughout member states. Leaders additional praised the outcomes of the primary Gulf Convention on the Way forward for Judicial and Legislative Cooperation, hosted in Kuwait, and recommended the outcomes of the nineteenth assembly of heads of Shura, Consultant, and Nationwide Councils in GCC international locations.
The communiqué additionally acknowledged member states’ achievements in Islamic affairs and endowments, and highlighted ongoing efforts to strengthen governance, transparency, accountability, and anti-corruption measures.
The Council welcomed sensible steps taken towards creating an built-in regional oversight and accountability system, underscoring its significance to collective Gulf progress.
— KUNA