In the presence of Eng. Kamal bin Ahmed Mohamed, Chairman of the Electricity and Water Authority in the Kingdom of Bahrain (EWA) and a member of the Board of Directors of the Gulf Electricity Authority, in the presence of Eng. Ahmed Al -Ibrahim, CEO of the Gulf Electricity Electricity Authority and a number of executive leaders in the authority, the authority organized at its headquarters in Dammam on Tuesday 2 September 2025 workshops entitled: “Enhancing safety and reducing risks in integrating renewable energy sources”, with the participation of a group of leaders And experts are member states, in a move that reflects the pioneering role of the Gulf Electricity Electricity Authority in supporting sustainable energy strategies for the countries of the Council, in which the mechanisms of integration of renewable energy sources in Gulf electrical networks and reduce the operating risks associated with that, and participated in leaders and experts from member states, and international consultants.
The workshop dealt with major axes, most notably: the reliability of electrical networks in light of the intermittent nature of renewable energy sources, the development of mechanisms for operating risk management, and enhancing the elasticity of Gulf networks to face future challenges, in addition to reviewing the best global practices for the integration of renewable energy safely and effectively.
On this occasion, Eng. Ahmed Al -Ibrahim, CEO of the Gulf Electricity Electricity Authority, stated: “Including renewable energy sources into Gulf electricity networks is no longer an option, but rather has become a strategic necessity for the future of energy in the region.
We in the authority are keen to adopt the best global practices and innovation in developing policies and mechanisms that guarantee the sustainability, efficiency and reliability of employment, in order to enhance the flexibility of the Gulf network and support the directions of the GCC states towards energy transformation. ”
He added: “This workshop represents a practical step towards enhancing the system’s readiness to face future challenges, and open broader horizons for regional integration in the energy sector in order to achieve greater security and stability for national networks, and supports the strategic goals of the visions of the Gulf Cooperation Council states in the field of sustainable development and the transformation into a diversified economy based on clean energy.”
