The Ministry of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy will host Kuwait Sustainable Energy Week and its accompanying exhibition from May 11-13, 2024, coinciding with Kuwait's presidency of the Regional Center for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (RCREEE) Board of Trustees.
Key Event Details:
Under Patronage: H.E. Dr. Mishaan Al-Otaibi, Minister of Electricity, Water & Renewable Energy
Venue: [To be announced]
Theme: "Advancing Sustainable Energy Transition in Alignment with Kuwait Vision 2035"
Strategic Objectives:
Enhance public awareness of natural resource conservation
Accelerate transition to sustainable energy sources
Strengthen Arab-Mediterranean cooperation in renewable energy R&D
Showcase cutting-edge innovations in energy, water and environmental technologies
Event Highlights:
Day 1: Arab Energy Efficiency Day (in cooperation with Arab League)
Day 2: Union for the Mediterranean Business Forum
Parallel Activities:
Technical workshops
Interactive panel discussions
Private sector exhibition of renewable energy technologies
Special session on women's role in energy transition
Commemorative events for:
80th anniversary of Arab League
Arab Energy Efficiency Day (May 21)
Official Statements:
Eng. Ahmad Al-Dosari, Director of Renewable Energy & Energy Efficiency:
"This conference reinforces Kuwait's regional leadership in clean energy while supporting our national vision. The private sector exhibition will demonstrate practical solutions to reduce energy waste through innovative technologies."
Dr. Fatouh Al-Raqam, Head of Energy Research Center at KISR:
"We will particularly highlight women's contributions to sustainable energy through dedicated dialogue sessions, collecting insights to shape future policies."
Participating Entities:
Regional Center for Renewable Energy & Energy Efficiency (RCREEE)
Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research (KISR)
Arab League
Union for the Mediterranean
Private sector technology providers