This document outlines the timeline and process for developing a roadmap on unlocking the potential of protected agriculture in GCC countries. It involves 6 phases from 2015-2017. Phase I involves preliminary activities like initial contacts and meetings. Phase II involves preparing and sharing a draft outline. Phase III involves preparing and sharing a first draft. Phase IV involves validating a second draft with stakeholders. Phase V involves editing and formatting the text for publication. Phase VI involves translating the publication into Arabic. The overall goal is to cut water consumption for crop production while improving food security through new greenhouse technologies.