The Saudi Arabia Smart Grid Conference under the Sponsorship of the Ministry of Energy

Under the sponsorship of the Ministry of Energy, the 10th Saudi Arabia Smart Grid Conference and its accompanying exhibition have been launched today under the slogan "Integrative Solutions for Sustainable Energy". The Conference and exhibition will continue for 3 days, during which the impact of sustainability, renewable energy, legislation, and future directions for smart grids will be discussed.

The Governor of the Water and Electricity Regulatory Authority, Dr. Abdul Rahman Al- Ibrahim, in his speech on this occasion, stressed the support and care provided to energy sector by the wise leadership, may God support them, which has led to the achievement of a paradigm shift in in various fields related to the sector, pointing out that the Ministry's sponsorship of this conference reflects its interest and concern to enhance this vital sector, contribute to the development of electric power industry technologies, and transform into smart grids that promote the electricity system to achieve the Kingdom's Vision 2030.

The opening session of the conference was held, and attended by the Deputy Minister of Housing, Eng. Abdullah bin Muhammad Al-Budair, the Assistant Minister at the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development for the Common Services Sector, Eng. Muhammad bin Nasser Al-Jasser, the Governor of the Water and Electricity Regulatory Authority, Dr. Abdul Rahman Al- Ibrahim, and the Undersecretary of the Ministry of Economy and Planning for Sectoral and Regional Development Affairs, Farah bint Ahmed Ismail.