Electricity Minister participates in 16th Arab Ministerial Council for Electricity in Riyadh

Riyadh, Oct. 13 (BNA): Yasser bin Ibrahim Humaidan, Minister of Electricity and Water Affairs, participated in the 16th session of the Arab Ministerial Council for Electricity, held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, with the participation of Arab ministers responsible for electricity and energy affairs.

The meeting was held as part of Riyadh Energy Week, taking place from October 11 to 15.

The minister affirmed Bahrain’s commitment to supporting joint Arab efforts and strengthening coordination and the exchange of expertise in electricity, renewable energy and energy efficiency. He noted that these efforts contribute to developing electricity infrastructure, improving the efficiency of power systems, and enhancing the security and sustainability of energy supplies across Arab countries.

The meeting reviewed several items on the agenda, including a report by the Chairman of the Executive Bureau on the council’s activities between its 15th and 16th sessions, as well as reports from the council’s specialised committees. These included the Committee of Electricity Experts in Arab Countries and the Committee of Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Experts, in addition to the outcomes of the joint meeting of both committees.

Discussions also covered measures to develop the council’s working mechanisms, including amendments to its internal regulations, its special account and the composition of the Executive Bureau. Participants also discussed the date and venue of the 17th session of the Arab Ministerial Council for Electricity.