FCSC participates in first GCC Economic Competitiveness Forum

Sunday, 8 December 2024 14:27

By ARN News Staff

The Federal Competitiveness and Statistics Centre (FCSC) has participated in the first GCC Economic Competitiveness Forum, organised by Qatar in collaboration with the World Economic Forum.

The FCSC briefed participants on the UAE's approach to managing global competitiveness in an institutionalised manner, within a framework organised by the National Competitiveness Commission.

Hanan Mansour Ahli, Managing Director of FCSC, stressed that participation in the forum reflects the depth of partnerships between the GCC countries.

The forum brought together representatives from the member states of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC).

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