The 46th GCC Summit opened in Bahrain on 3 December 2025, with the UAE represented by Vice President Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Leaders and senior officials from all six GCC member states convened to advance a unified agenda focused on regional security, economic integration and diplomatic coordination. The gathering brought together dozens of ministers and policymakers, with outcomes expected to be outlined in a year-end communique. Key discussions centred on strengthening collective stability, accelerating cross-border economic cooperation and expanding joint initiatives across strategic sectors. For businesses and professionals operating in the Gulf, the summit signals potential policy shifts and emerging cross-GCC opportunities that could shape investment decisions, corporate planning and regional mobility in the coming year.
