Activated carbon is a porous material which is used to adsorb contaminants. Increasing water treatment processes in the GCC region is expected to drive activated carbon market demand. GCC countries experience water scarcity due to low rainfall, low underground water levels and rising water demand from the agricultural sector. This trend has compelled strict water treatment process implementation for water recycling. The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Activated Carbon Market is expected to reach USD 330.3 million by 2024, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. High pollution emission as compared to other Gulf countries is a cause of concern for GCC countries. These countries have been trying to reduce emission levels by employing activated carbon medium for flue gas treatment. Government initiatives to curb pollution are expected to grow during the forecast period thus driving the GCC activated carbon market growth. Exhausted activated carbons can be recycled by...