The Advisory and Regulatory Committee for the GCC Electrical Interconnection held its 68th meeting in the State of Kuwait, chaired by the State of Kuwait, represented by the Ministry of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy. The meeting was chaired by Eng. Faisal Sumait, Acting Assistant Undersecretary for Electrical Transmission Networks.

During the meeting, the Committee discussed a number of items on its agenda, foremost among them a review of the performance and activities of the GCC electrical interconnection and the support it provides to the power grids of the GCC member states. This contributes to enhancing the reliability and stability of the GCC power system and strengthening integration among the electricity networks of the member states.

The meeting also reviewed the most notable operational events affecting the electrical interconnection system and the measures taken to ensure continuity of service during the summer period and amid the exceptional circumstances currently affecting the region. In addition, the Committee discussed a number of technical and operational matters related to electrical interconnection activities among the GCC member states.

The meeting forms part of the ongoing coordination and cooperation among GCC member states in the electricity sector, aimed at enhancing the readiness of the GCC electrical interconnection system and improving its operational efficiency, thereby supporting the security and sustainability of electricity supplies across the GCC member states.