Riyadh:Yasser bin Ibrahim Humaidan, Minister of Electricity and Water Affairs, participated in the World Energy Congress 2026, held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from October 11 to 15. The event convened under the theme "Pathways to an Energy Future for All."
According to Bahrain News Agency, the congress serves as a significant international platform for dialogue, bringing together ministers, senior officials, experts, specialists, and representatives from global energy companies and institutions. The focus is on exchanging expertise and insights about the future of the energy sector, exploring opportunities, and addressing challenges arising from its rapid transformation.
Minister Humaidan emphasized Bahrain's commitment to enhancing regional and international cooperation and partnerships. He noted the importance of leveraging leading experiences and best practices to support energy system development and improve its efficiency and sustainability.
During the congress, the minister attended several high-level ministerial dialogues. These discussions covered strategic issues and trends affecting the global energy sector, such as balancing the energy trilemma priorities, the impact of Saudi Vision 2030 on economic transformation and global competitiveness, the future of global oil and gas markets, and overall energy prospects.
The World Energy Congress 2026 featured participants from over 100 countries, addressing strategic topics like the future of energy, security of supply, and sustainability. The event also explored investment and innovation opportunities, introduced the latest technologies and advanced solutions, and discussed ways to enhance international cooperation to tackle challenges and keep pace with developments in global energy markets.