Dammam hosted a two-day workshop at the headquarters of the GCC Interconnection Authority (GCCIA) to study the feasibility of developing water interconnection projects among GCC member states.
According to SPA, the event was organized by the GCC General Secretariat in cooperation with GCCIA. It included participation from experts in water security, infrastructure, and water, alongside representatives from relevant authorities.
Participants reviewed the first phase of the study, which assessed the actual needs of GCC member states and their water supply infrastructure. The review also covered the data and technical requirements necessary to complete the study.
The study aims to identify feasible solutions, practical options, and a roadmap for joint water interconnection. This process is intended to ensure the continuity of water supplies, support responses to crises and emergencies, and strengthen Gulf integration.
Where did the water interconnection workshop take place and who organized it? The workshop took place in Dammam at the headquarters of the GCC Interconnection Authority (GCCIA). It was organized through a cooperation between the GCCIA and the GCC General Secretariat, involving experts in water security and infrastructure as well as representatives from relevant authorities.
What was reviewed during the first phase of the water interconnection study? Participants reviewed the findings of the study’s first phase, which included an assessment of the actual needs of GCC member states. Additionally, the review focused on the existing water supply infrastructure and the specific technical requirements and data needed to complete the study.
What are the intended goals of the water interconnection study? The study aims to establish a clear roadmap and identify practical options and feasible solutions for joint water interconnection. These efforts are designed to ensure the continuity of water supplies, strengthen Gulf integration, and support responses to emergencies and crises.