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Bahrain News Gazette
12-05-2025
- Business
- Bahrain News Gazette
Electricity Minister and French Ambassador Discuss Energy Cooperation
Manama: Yasser bin Ibrahim Humaidan, Minister of Electricity and Water Affairs, received €š¬…¡¬‚¬¦¡¬‚¬Å¡¬¦¡¬‚¬Å¡¬€¦¡¬¦¡¬‚¬Å¡¬€¦¡¬€š¬¦¡¬¦¡¬°ric Giraud-Telme, Ambassador of France to Bahrain, along with Anouar Mekkas, Regional Nuclear and Renewable Energy Adviser. The meeting focused on enhancing bilateral relations and exploring avenues for collaboration in the energy sector. According to Bahrain News Agency, the minister praised the longstanding relations between Bahrain and France, emphasizing the progress made in energy cooperation. The discussions revolved around strengthening coordination and joint efforts, with a particular focus on exchanging expertise in renewable energy and energy efficiency. The French ambassador reiterated France's commitment to deepening cooperation and expanding partnerships. This initiative aims to support shared objectives and deliver mutual benefits to both nations and their citizens.
Daily Tribune
08-04-2025
- Business
- Daily Tribune
Bahrain-Italy ties
His Excellency Yasser bin Ibrahim Humaidan, Minister of Electricity and Water Affairs, met with Gilberto Pichetto Fratin, Minister of Environment and Energy Security of the Italian Republic. The Minister highlighted the deep-rooted Bahrain-Italy relations and advanced cooperation across various sectors. Humaidan underscored Bahrain's commitment to adopting international best practices in the sustainable energy sector. He highlighted national initiatives aimed at improving energy efficiency and increasing reliance on renewable energy sources to achieve environmental sustainability. These initiatives include Bahrain's efforts to reduce carbon emissions by 30% by 2035 and to achieve net zero emissions by 2060.
Biz Bahrain
27-01-2025
- Business
- Biz Bahrain
Electricity Ministry and Gulf Air Group sign renewable energy framework
Yasser bin Ibrahim Humaidan, Minister of Electricity and Water Affairs, and Khalid Hussain Taqi, Chairman of Gulf Air Group (GFG), signed a joint framework for renewable energy and energy efficiency. The minister emphasised that the framework reflects the ministry's commitment to implementing Bahrain's National Energy Efficiency Action Plan (NEEAP). He commended GFG's efforts in adopting sustainable energy solutions and capacity-building initiatives, underscoring the importance of such collaboration in promoting energy sustainability as part of the government's environmental sustainability vision. Minister Humaidan highlighted the private sector's role in advancing renewable energy objectives and leveraging opportunities provided by the national renewable energy plan. He commended GFG for supporting national efforts to optimise energy use and adopting advanced technologies to achieve its aspirations in this field. Taqi underscored that the strategic partnership with the Ministry of Electricity and Water Affairs aligns with the group's ongoing efforts to support Bahrain's transition to a low-carbon, sustainable economy. He reiterated the group's commitment to national directives promoting renewable energy and supporting initiatives for sustainable development. The Chairman noted that this commitment aligns with Bahrain's goals to reduce carbon emissions by 30% by 2035 and achieve net-zero emissions by 2060, contributing to a greener and more sustainable future for the Kingdom. The framework aims to provide technical support and consultancy from the Ministry of Electricity and Water Affairs to GFG for integrating renewable energy solutions and enhancing energy efficiency across its buildings and facilities. BNA(R)
Daily Tribune
26-01-2025
- Business
- Daily Tribune
Gulf Air Group and Ministry of Electricity Join Forces on Energy Efficiency
A significant step towards sustainability was marked today as H.E. Yasser bin Ibrahim Humaidan, Minister of Electricity and Water Affairs, and Khalid Hussain Taqi, Chairman of the Board of Gulf Air Group, signed a framework agreement focusing on renewable energy and energy efficiency. The signing ceremony was attended by Jeffrey Goh, CEO of Gulf Air Group, and Mohamed Yousif Al Binfalah, CEO of Bahrain Airport Company. In his remarks, H.E. the Minister of Electricity and Water Affairs highlighted that the framework reflects the Ministry's commitment to implementing Bahrain's National Energy Efficiency Plan and National Renewable Energy Plan. He praised Gulf Air Group's efforts in adopting sustainable energy solutions and capacity-building initiatives that contribute to energy efficiency. H.E. also emphasized the importance of this collaboration in ensuring sustainable energy resources in line with the government's vision for environmental sustainability. The Minister underlined the role of the private sector in achieving renewable energy goals and leveraging the opportunities presented by the national plan. He commended Gulf Air Group for its contributions to optimizing energy use and its dedication to utilizing technological advancements to meet its ambitions in this sector. Khalid Hussain Taqi, Chairman of Gulf Air Group, noted that this strategic partnership aligns with the group's continuous efforts to support Bahrain's transition towards a sustainable, low-carbon economy. He reiterated the group's commitment to advancing the objectives of Bahrain's National Renewable Energy Plan and the National Energy Efficiency Plan. Taqi further emphasized Gulf Air Group's dedication to enhancing the use of renewable energy sources and supporting initiatives aimed at sustainable development. He noted that these efforts align with Bahrain's national goals to reduce carbon emissions by 30% by 2035 and achieve net-zero emissions by 2060, paving the way for a greener and more sustainable future for the Kingdom. The framework agreement aims to provide technical support and consultancy from the Ministry of Electricity and Water Affairs to Gulf Air Group Holding. This collaboration will focus on integrating renewable energy solutions and improving energy efficiency across the group's facilities and buildings. This partnership underscores Bahrain's proactive approach to addressing environmental challenges and fostering a sustainable energy landscape.
