On 8 September 2026, the General Tax Authority participated in the 17th Meeting of the Committee of Heads and Directors of Tax Administrations in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) States, held in the Kingdom of Bahrain. H.E. Mr Khalifa bin Jassim Al-Jaham Al-Kuwari headed Qatar’s delegation. The meeting addressed development of tax systems across the GCC, including regulatory and legislative frameworks, greater integration between electronic systems, and review of regional and international developments.
Key Takeaways
- Enhanced GCC Coordination: Participants emphasized strengthening joint GCC action and continuing coordination in the tax field to support tax policy development, economic diversification programmes, and sustainable development across GCC States.
- Digital Integration Focus: The meeting highlighted the importance of aligning tax policies and procedures with global economic developments and advancing GCC economic integration through enhanced electronic systems integration.
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