Riyadh:The 16th session of the Arab Ministerial Council for Electricity took place in Riyadh under the leadership of Saudi Arabia, coinciding with the 25th WPC Energy Congress. This event is part of Energy Week in Riyadh, extending through October 15, 2026. The gathering included electricity and energy ministers and delegations from various Arab countries, as well as representatives from the General Secretariat of the League of Arab States and other relevant organizations.
According to Saudi Press Agency, the council addressed several significant topics, such as the progress in signing and ratifying the agreements needed to establish the Arab Common Electricity Market. Furthermore, discussions highlighted a pilot project intended for electricity exchange among the Mashreq countries, specifically Jordan, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt.
Additional topics of discussion covered renewable energy, energy efficiency, and Arab cooperation on clean hydrogen. Participants also explored a knowledge-sharing initiative focused on district cooling economics and technologies, alongside efforts to develop Arab programs that enhance energy production and utilization efficiency.
The 16th session represents an ongoing endeavor to bolster Arab cooperation in electricity and energy sectors, aiming to improve energy security, promote the integration of electricity grids, and facilitate the exchange of expertise and experience among Arab nations.