Foundation

GCC CIGRE is a regional committee and member of the International Council for Large Electric Systems (CIGRE), which deals with electric power systems issues related to generation, transmission and distribution.

The Committee aspires the active participation of all engineers and scientists working in the electric power system in the GCC member states.

The Committee was established following the recommendation of T.H. GCC Ministers for Electricity &Water in their 2nd meeting in Kuwait on April 22, 1985, upon which the GCC secretariat has drawn the Committee bylaws in cooperation with the Interactions of CIGRE Secretary General.

During their third meeting held in Riyadh, K.S.A on September 24, 1986 T.H. GCC Electricity &Water Ministers approved the suggested bylaws.

Donor Members

Energoprojekt Entel Ltd

Qatar

ACWA Power

Saudi Arabia

Oman Electricity Transmission Co.

Oman

GCC Interconnection Authority (GCCIA)

Saudi Arabia

Collective Members

Midal Cables Company Limited

Bahrain

Riyadh Cables Group of Companies

Saudi Arabia

IMCO Engineering and Construction Co W.L.L

Kuwait

GCC Lab

Saudi Arabia

Intelligent Devices and Systems

United Arab Emirates

Bahra cables Company

Saudi Arabia

Al Ahleia Switchgear Co.

Kuwait