GCC Center for the Fourth Industrial Revolution
The Gulf Center for the Fourth Industrial Revolution is a regional platform dedicated to accelerating industrial transformation and advancing the adoption of Industry 4.0 technologies across the Gulf Cooperation Council countries.
The Center works to strengthen cooperation among national Industry 4.0 centers, support the development of new centers across the region, and create a connected ecosystem that enables manufacturers to access the expertise, technologies, and resources required for successful digital transformation.
Establishment
The Gulf Center for the Fourth Industrial Revolution was established by a decision of the Industrial Cooperation Committee at its 52nd meeting, to serve as a joint GCC platform that supports the transition toward advanced manufacturing and enhances the competitiveness of the industrial sector across the Gulf Cooperation Council countries.
The Center aims to accelerate the adoption of Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies, strengthen integration among national centers, facilitate the exchange of expertise and experiences, and enable factories to access the technologies, solutions, and programs needed for digital transformation, contributing to a more advanced and competitive GCC industrial sector.
Governance
H.E. Jassim Muhammad Al-Budaiwi
Secretary General of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf
H.E. Dr Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber
Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology
United Arab Emirates
H.E. Abdulla Adel Fakhro
Minister of Industry and Commerce
Bahrain
H.E. Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman Al Saud
Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources
Saudi Arabia
H.E. Anwar bin Hilal bin Hamdoun Al-Jabri
Minister of Commerce, Industry and Investment
Sultanate of Oman
H.E. Sheikh Faisal Bin Thani Al-Thani
Minister of Commerce and Industry
Qatar
H.E. Osama Khalid Abdullah Boudi
Minister of Commerce and Industry
Kuwait
Undersecretaries
H.E. Hassan Jassim Nasser Al-Nuwais
Undersecretary of the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology
Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology
United Arab Emirates
H.E. Eman Ahmed Al-Dosari
Undersecretary of the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Tourism
Ministry of Industry, Trade and Tourism
Bahrain
H.E. Eng. AlBadr Bin Adel Foudeh
Undersecretary for Industrial Development and General Supervisor of the Industrial Empowerment Agency
Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources
Saudi Arabia
H.E. Ghalib bin Saeed bin Majid Al-Maamari
Undersecretary of the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion
Ministry of Trade, Industry and Investment Promotion
Sultanate of Oman
H.E. Mohammed bin Hassan Al Malki
Undersecretary of the Ministry of Trade and Industry
Ministry of Commerce and Industry
Qatar
H.E. Shamlan Humoud Omar Al-Gehadely
Director General of the Public Authority for Industry (Assigned)
Public Authority for Industry
Kuwait
H.E. Khalid Ali Salim Al Sunaidi
Assistant Secretary-General for Economic and Development Affairs
General Secretariat of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)
Sultanate of Oman
H.E. Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Mohammed
Chief Executive Officer
Gulf Organization for Industrial Consulting
Sultanate of Oman
The founding team
GCC General Secretariat
Technical Team of the Fourth Industrial Revolution Centers
Gulf Organization for Industrial Consulting (GOIC)
What we're working toward
Two statements set the direction of the Center's work: what it does for the region now, and the position that work is meant to reach.
To support GCC manufacturers, policymakers, and technology partners through practical assessment tools, capacity-building programs, knowledge products, benchmarking, and ecosystem coordination that accelerate industrial digital transformation and strengthen the competitiveness of the region's manufacturing sector.
To become the leading regional platform for advancing Industry 4.0 adoption, smart manufacturing, and industrial competitiveness across the GCC.
Our approach
The Center operates through a combined hub-and-spoke and think tank model, connecting existing Industry 4.0 centers across the GCC while supporting countries that are in the process of establishing new national centers.
It connects
Existing Industry 4.0 centers across the GCC
Countries establishing new national centers
Gulf Center
Regional coordination and knowledge hub
It produces
Knowledge exchange between centers
Stronger institutional cooperation
Aligned Industry 4.0 initiatives
Research, policy insights and strategic recommendations
The network
The Gulf Center acts as a matchmaking and coordination platform connecting:
Gulf Center
Matchmaking & coordination
By bringing these stakeholders together, the Center helps manufacturers identify their transformation needs, access suitable technology solutions, connect with qualified experts, and accelerate the implementation of advanced industrial technologies.
SMEs
Small and medium-sized enterprises are a key focus of the Center's activities.
Manufacturers can then understand their current level of digital maturity and identify the most appropriate steps for their transformation journey.
The library
The Center provides a comprehensive digital knowledge library featuring:
These resources are designed to raise awareness, encourage knowledge sharing, and support manufacturers in adopting advanced technologies and improving their productivity, competitiveness, and operational performance.
Our role
The Gulf Center aims to serve as a trusted regional platform for Industry 4.0 by:
