(MENAFN- Gulf Times) The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has held an introductory workshop on mechanisms to combat harmful practices in international trade and their role in safeguarding Gulf industries.

The two-day event was organised in co-operation with the GCC General Secretariat's technical bureau for anti-dumping duties.

The workshop brought together specialists from the General Authority of Customs responsible for implementing anti-dumping, countervailing and safeguard duties, along with ministry officials working in related fields.

The programme aimed to raise awareness of the Common GCC Law on Anti-Dumping, Countervailing and Safeguard Measures, and to highlight the role of customs authorities in enforcing measures issued by the relevant ministerial committees, thereby helping protect regional industries from unfair trade practices.

Participants were introduced to the types of harmful practices in international trade such as dumping, subsidies and surges in imports - and were briefed on the related local and regional legislations, including the Common GCC Law and relevant World Trade Organisation agreements. The workshop also outlined the role of the GCC's technical secretariat burrea in combating harmful practices and supporting Gulf industries.

Discussions covered the economic impact of harmful trade practices, key outcomes achieved through the implementation of the anti-dumping law, and detailed procedures for filing complaints, conducting investigations and applying measures. The strategic role of customs authorities across GCC states in addressing such practices was also emphasised.

The workshop concluded with a discussion session during which customs officials raised questions about the challenges related to implementing anti-dumping duties, while organisers presented proposed solutions and recommendations.

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