Manama:Exhibition World Bahrain: Dr. Mohammed bin Mubarak Bin Dainah, Minister of Oil and Environment and Special Envoy for Climate Affairs, participated in the second panel discussion of the Made in GCC Forum and Exhibition 2026, focusing on green manufacturing and supply chain integration.
According to Bahrain News Agency, the discussion centered on the future of green industries through regional integration, attended by ministers, officials, and decision-makers from the industrial sector across the region.
The Oil Minister emphasized the necessity of enhancing industrial integration among Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries to build a competitive and sustainable economic system. He highlighted the importance of integrating manufacturing capabilities, economic zones, logistics infrastructure, and private sector investment to transform the region's comparative advantages into joint industrial partnerships.
Dr. Bin Dainah remarked that linking supply and value chains among GCC countries is crucial for strengthening economic stability and expanding global market access. He noted that regional integration in energy and manufacturing sectors helps retain added value within the region and creates high-quality opportunities and joint investments.
Furthermore, he stressed the importance of adopting a long-term strategic planning approach by GCC countries to effectively respond to crises and geopolitical developments, turning challenges into development opportunities. Disruptions to global supply chains, he said, can incentivize localizing industries and enhancing regional integration.
Dr. Bin Dainah highlighted Bahrain's investment in a liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal, demonstrating its role in securing supply and meeting demand. He also mentioned the Gulf Petrochemical Industries Company (GPIC) as a successful model of strategic GCC partnership.
The minister referred to a study on establishing an aromatics plant using refinery outputs to strengthen manufacturing and expand downstream industries. He emphasized the need for a unified regional recycling initiative to treat industrial waste as 'secondary resources,' attracting investments and advanced recycling technologies.
Dr. Bin Dainah concluded by advocating for harmonized environmental standards and a unified GCC approach to enhance the competitiveness of industries in meeting global environmental requirements and supporting a transition to a more sustainable industrial economy.