Gulf states seek unified power, water usage policy
 

Kuwait/Abu Dhabi, Jan 13 (IANS/WAM) Water and electricity officials from Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries will meet in Kuwait Tuesday to discuss a linkage project, said an official source. In the meeting, the organising Electricity Cooperation Committee of the GCC will explore the possibility of implementing joint legal and legislative rules to strengthen rationalising the consumption of water and electricity, in addition to discussing subscribers' services in the Gulf. The GCC comprises Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The average daily consumption of water per individual in the Gulf countries varies between 300 and 750 litres daily, which is the highest in the world.

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