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grid platform , set on a commercial basis that allows members to easily bid and pitch for deals for power trade and exchanges . Power exchange is something we want to achieve this year , because all the leads we had last year were based on bilateral discussions and bilateral deals that the GCCIA may or may not have had involvement in . We want our exchange platform that is based on international practices like other areas .”
Partner power The company continues to utilise an informed client model , outsourcing maintenance operations , which Al-Ebrahim believes is best to deliver the highest possible quality of service whilst allowing a reduction in cost . He explains : “ Every year we try to optimise the model by reviewing the scopes and required work , as well as looking for other alternative suppliers .” Every year the company has worked to consistently reduce costs , ensure quality control , whilst continually building knowledge through the collaboration with key experts , engineers and service providers . He continues : “ The GCCIA is in a very good standing in terms of maintenance and service operations . With all our work , we ensure it does not compromise reliability – reliability is our number one .”
However , achieving sustainability is vital towards the company ’ s global outlook in order to connect with other regions and provide economic value . To this end , the GCCIA has recently reviewed its financial and commercial model , enabling it to gain a larger portfolio of investments to reinforce
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