GCC honors Abdullah Al-Zuwaid with civil service excellence award
The GCC has honored Abdullah Al-Zuwaid, head of desalination at the Saudi Water Authority, for his contributions to the water sector at a ceremony in Bahrain.
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AIThe Secretariat General of the Gulf Cooperation Council has honored Abdullah Al-Zuwaid, head of desalination at the Saudi Water Authority, with the GCC Medal for Excellence in Civil Service, in recognition of his career and contributions to the development of the water sector.
The award ceremony took place today in Bahrain, under the patronage and in the presence of Sheikh Khalid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, Deputy Prime Minister of Bahrain, with the participation of GCC Secretary-General Jassim Mohammed Al-Budaiwi, as well as ministers and heads of civil service and administrative development agencies from member states and several officials.
The award is part of the GCC’s annual initiative to recognize outstanding professionals in civil service sectors across member states, honoring five individuals from each country for their national contributions to government development.
Distinguished career in the water sector
Abdullah Al-Zuwaid’s career in the water sector spans nearly 35 years, during which he has held several leadership positions and chaired the boards of multiple companies. He has contributed to advancing desalination operations, improving production efficiency, and enhancing the reliability of water supply systems, supporting Saudi Arabia’s goals for water security and sustainability.