Video courtesy of the Gulf Cooperation Council Interconnection Authority

Dedicated to strengthening strategic alignment across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region, the GCC Interconnection Authority (GCCIA) collaborated with The KPI Institute to deliver the workshop titled “Best Practices and Emerging Trends in Strategic Planning and Performance Management.” The event was hosted at the GCCIA headquarters in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, on May 26, 2025.

The session was facilitated by Dr. Aurel Brudan, CEO of The KPI Institute, and brought together strategy and performance professionals from six utilities companies from Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates, Oman, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar. The workshop aimed to foster meaningful connections and cultivate a community of practice in strategy and performance within the utilities sector. It also served as a means to harness shared expertise and experiences in addressing industry challenges while also promoting collaboration among professionals. Additionally, it sought to enhance awareness and adoption of best practices in strategy and performance management across the GCC utilities sector.

Eng. Ahmed Al-Ebrahim, CEO of GCCIA, shared that strategic planning goes beyond routine processes. It serves as a fundamental cornerstone for strengthening resilience, driving innovation, and promoting sustainable development. “This workshop reflects our shared ambition to unify efforts, exchange knowledge, and build a unified strategic vision that serves the long-term interests of our member states. Through collaboration, we strive to ensure that our strategies are agile, future-oriented, and capable of responding to the evolving challenges of the energy sector.”

The workshop marks the launch of a dynamic event series under the Strategy and Performance Community of Practice, jointly organized by GCCIA and The KPI Institute. According to Cosmin Chindris, Director of Global Partnerships at The KPI Institute, “Through this initiative, we are bringing together global best practices in strategy and performance management and exploring how they can be tailored and applied to the unique context of the GCC utilities sector. This is an exciting opportunity to foster innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement across the utilities sector.”

Watch the video highlight for a glimpse into The KPI Institute’s contribution to advancing strategic planning practices in the GCC region. To learn more about the workshop or explore collaboration opportunities, visit www.kpiinstitute.org. For partnerships, contact Cosmin Chindriș via email at cosmin.chindris@kpiinstitute.com