Dammam hosted a two-day workshop organized by the GCC Secretariat in cooperation with the Gulf Cooperation Council Interconnection Authority (GCCIA) to examine the possibility of implementing water network interconnection projects among member states.
According to SPA, the event took place at the GCCIA headquarters and involved experts and representatives from water, infrastructure, and water security sectors.
Participants reviewed the results of the first phase of a study, which included evaluating water supply infrastructures, the actual needs of member countries, and the technical requirements and data necessary to complete the study. Ahmed bin Ali Al-Ibrahim, CEO of GCCIA, emphasized utilizing the experience of the Gulf electricity interconnection to study water network interconnection to strengthen water supply stability.
The second day included visits to the control center and the asset health management center to review current technologies and future plans. Attendees stated the study helps identify practical options and a roadmap for joint water interconnection to support crisis management and ensure water supply continuity.
What was the primary objective of the workshop held in Dammam? The primary objective of the two-day workshop, organized by the GCC Secretariat and the GCCIA, was to examine the possibility of implementing water network interconnection projects among member states. The event brought together experts in water security, infrastructure, and water sectors to discuss these initiatives at the GCCIA headquarters.
What specific technical elements were reviewed during the workshop sessions? Participants reviewed the results of the first phase of a study focusing on the evaluation of water supply infrastructures and the actual needs of member countries. Additionally, the sessions covered the technical requirements and the specific data needed to complete the overall study.
How does the GCCIA intend to approach the water interconnection study? Ahmed bin Ali Al-Ibrahim, CEO of GCCIA, emphasized the importance of leveraging the existing experience gained from the Gulf electricity interconnection. This approach is intended to help strengthen the stability of water supply across the member states.