MUSCAT, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News / WAM - 10th Aug, 2026) The GCC Statistical Centre (GCC-Stat) has issued the Metadata Guide for Performance Measurement Indicators related to the Gulf Strategy for Combating Drugs (2025–2028). The guide provides a unified statistical framework for measuring and monitoring the implementation of the strategy, while improving data accuracy and comparability among GCC states to support evidence-based policymaking and decision-making. This will be achieved through the adoption of unified concepts and methodologies for collecting, analysing and periodically disseminating data. The guide explains that the Gulf strategy is founded on a vision of achieving global leadership in unified strategic planning to combat drugs by strengthening cooperation and coordination among GCC states, developing policies, exchanging information and expertise, and applying international best practices to reduce the impact of drugs regionally and internationally. The guide includes 12 key indicators for measuring the performance of the Gulf strategy, covering preventive, treatment, security and judicial aspects.