Riyadh:The 16th session of the Arab Ministerial Council for Electricity was convened in Riyadh, chaired by Saudi Arabia. This event took place on the sidelines of the 25th WPC Energy Congress, hosted by the Kingdom as part of Energy Week, which extends until October 15, 2026.

According to Saudi Press Agency, the session was attended by electricity and energy ministers, delegations from Arab countries, representatives from the General Secretariat of the League of Arab States, and relevant Arab organizations and federations.

The council addressed several critical issues, including the signing and ratification of agreements to establish the Arab Common Electricity Market, and a pilot project for electricity exchange among Jordan, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt. Discussions also focused on renewable energy, energy efficiency, cooperation on clean hydrogen, a knowledge-sharing program on district cooling economics and technologies, and the development of Arab energy programs.

This session is part of ongoing efforts to enhance Arab cooperation in electricity and energy, aiming to boost energy security, promote the integration of electricity grids, and facilitate the exchange of expertise among Arab nations.