Doha:The Gulf Organization for Industrial Consulting (GOIC) has announced the launch of the GCC Center for the Fourth Industrial Revolution and its digital platform. This initiative is a significant advancement in the Gulf Cooperation Council’s (GCC) strategy to enhance industrial and economic integration within the region.

According to Qatar News Agency, the GCC Center for the Fourth Industrial Revolution aims to create a shared regional framework that links factories, national centers, and technology providers across GCC member states. This initiative is one of the unified strategic industrial projects developed by GOIC to foster economic integration among the member states.

The center’s objectives include advancing the digital capabilities of Gulf factories by assessing their digital maturity, identifying transformation priorities, and devising comprehensive plans. It will also facilitate connections between factories and technology providers to address regional industrial challenges and enhance workforce skills.

Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Mohammed, the CEO of GOIC, emphasized that the official launch of the center is a significant step towards achieving joint Gulf industrial cooperation. He noted that this reflects the GCC’s vision of strengthened industrial and economic integration. The center is designed to guide Gulf factories through their transformation journey, from assessing digital maturity to finding suitable digital solutions and building necessary capabilities.