Accra:Dr. Shaikh Abdulla bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, the Minister of Transportation and Telecommunications, chaired the 30th meeting of the GCC Ministerial Committee for Postal and Telecommunications Affairs. This meeting was part of Bahrain's presidency of the 46th session of the GCC Supreme Council.
According to Bahrain News Agency, the meeting included Khalid Ali Salem Al Sunaidi, Assistant Secretary-General for Economic and Development Affairs at the GCC General Secretariat, along with ministers and representatives from GCC member states. The discussions emphasized the importance of enhancing coordination and joint efforts among GCC countries to address rapid developments in postal and telecommunications services, focusing on digital transformation, artificial intelligence, and emerging technologies.
The minister highlighted the need to develop infrastructure and services, improve the sector's readiness and competitiveness, and bolster the GCC's presence in regional and international forums. He also expressed gratitude for the support Bahrain received in nominating Adel Mohammed Darwish for Deputy Secretary-General of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), hoping for continued backing to increase Gulf representation in international leadership roles.
Key topics included telecommunications regulation, roaming, digital services, joint work plans, and space cooperation. The meeting reviewed progress on joint GCC initiatives and programmes, as well as results from specialised committees and working groups. Bahrain's hosting of this meeting underscores its dedication to fostering joint GCC action and integration in postal and telecommunications services to align with technological advancements and support the ambitions of member states and their peoples.