Gulf, UK Officials Press for Action on Free Trade Deal as Investment Opportunities Beckon

Gulf and British officials on Tuesday called for swift action to translate a free trade agreement into tangible investments and economic gains after concluding negotiations, saying closer ties could help both sides navigate mounting challenges to global trade and supply chains. At the UK-GCC Strategic Dialogue Forum in London, GCC Secretary-General Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi said the agreement's success would be measured by the joint projects, productive investments and economic opportunities it generates.


