Al-Badawi: Enhancing Gulf infrastructure a key focus
The article focused on the Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council, Jassim al-Budaiwi, emphasizing the importance of developing the electricity and water systems as a strategic priority to enhance sustainability and resource security within the member states. He clarified that the total electricity production reached approximately 876,000 gigawatt-hours in 2025, with a 10.8% increase in desalinated water production. He pointed out the importance of accelerating electrical and water interconnection projects between the countries to achieve cost savings of over $952 million in 2025. Since the project's inception, a total savings exceeding $5.2 billion has been achieved, aiming to strengthen energy security and operational efficiency. He called for translating these directives into practical steps to improve the member states' readiness to face challenges and achieve Gulf-wide integration in water and electricity resources.
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