EE faculty members (Dr. Abdul-Jawuad, Dr. El-Amin, Dr. Al-Ahmari, and Dr. Al-Ghadhban) visited and met GCC Interconnection Authority (GCCIA) control center on March 30, 2011.

• A presentation was given on the GCCIA and Grid Operations from the Interconnection Control Center, followed by a brief show on the HVDC Bk-Bk Converter Center, and general discussions regarding the GCC Interconnect operations and trade issues.
• The Director, System Operations, Maintenance and Market Operations indicated that it is desired to start cooperation with KFUPM in the fields of Studies, training and internships.
• Meetings subsequent to this one shall be coordinated between Dr. Ibrahim Al-Amin (KFUPM), and Hassan Al-Asaad (GCCIA).