The delegation included Younis Haji Al Khouri, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Finance; Ahmed Abdullah bin Lahij Al Falasi, Acting Director General of Customs and Port Security at the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security; and Khaled Al Bustani, Director General of the Federal Tax Authority.

He pointed out that discussing mechanisms to combat harmful practices in international trade and developing tools to implement related decisions reflects the GCC countries’ commitment to creating a fair and balanced trade environment that protects the Gulf economy, supports its competitiveness, and ensures harmonization between national legislations to guarantee effective and unified application of these measures.

He noted that advancing the Gulf economic unity path is a strategic step towards strengthening the Gulf economic bloc’s power in global markets, explaining that achieving this goal during the current year requires joint executive will and harmony in financial and tax policies, contributing to providing an integrated and attractive investment climate.

He concluded by affirming the UAE’s commitment to continue supporting all initiatives that enhance Gulf financial cooperation, stressing the importance of building on the outcomes of this meeting through clear follow-up mechanisms and measurable performance indicators.