His Excellency Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Qassim Al Thani, Minister of Commerce and Industry, inaugurated the Second Gulf Industrial Exhibition in Doha on Wednesday, October 30, 2024. The event welcomed GCC Ministers of Commerce and Industry, alongside the Presidents of the GCC Federations and Chambers of Commerce. The exhibition is designed to strengthen industrial cooperation across the GCC and support companies within the local and regional industrial sectors. Their Excellencies toured the exhibition’s pavilions, showcasing the latest products from Gulf-based manufacturers. A key highlight of the event was the recognition ceremony honouring GCC inventors and top-performing factories. His Excellency noted that this recognition underscores the GCC’s dedication to fostering innovation and advancing ideas that boost economic performance, productivity, and sustainability across the region. He further emphasized the industrial sector's critical role in achieving sustainable development and economic integration within the GCC, noting that recognising leading factories is a testament to their contributions to regional economic competitiveness. This recognition, he noted, will continue to inspire Gulf companies to innovate and advance—crucial pillars for the region's economic future.