GCC Takamul
Integrated projects are implemented by specialised committees and task forces, as well as by the Ministry of Finance (MoF)—the designated authority in the UAE—and the Federal Customs Authority (FCA). However, complaints and obstacles arising from GCC economic cooperation are initially addressed at the level of member states through liaison officers, using a “bilateral solutions” approach.
If an issue cannot be resolved at the bilateral level, it is escalated to the relevant committee—either the Customs Union Joint Committee or the Common Market Joint Committee. If no resolution is reached in these phases, the matter is then referred to the Financial and Economic Cooperation Committee for further action.
In 2012, the MoF launched GCC Takamul, an electronic platform for submitting complaints and enquiries related to the Customs Union and Gulf Common Market. Accessible via the Ministry’s website, GCC Takamul connects 28 federal and local entities. The MoF has also established a national team comprising 34 federal and local authorities to support and promote Gulf economic and financial integration.
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