Month: May 2023

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The Secretary General of the Arab League congratulates Erdogan on his re-election as President of Turkey

The Secretary-General of the Arab League, Ahmed Aboul Gheit, congratulated Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, on the occasion of his re-election as President of Turkey.

Aboul Gheit said in a congratulatory message to Erdogan: “I am pleased to extend to you, Your Excellency, my sincere congratulations on your re-election as President of the Republic of Turkey, and I wish you and the Turkish people success and prosperity.”

He added, “I believe that expanding the level of cooperation between the Republic of Turkey and the Arab world is of great importance in shaping a better future for the peoples of our region.”

Aboul Gheit went on to say: “I am confident that your re-election will help strengthen cooperation between the Arab League and the Republic of Turkey for the benefit of both sides.”

In the second round of the presidential elections, Erdogan won 52.16 percent of the vote, compared to 47.84 percent for opposition candidate Kemal Kilicdaroglu, according to the Supreme Elections Authority.

Source: National Iraqi News Agency

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The number of victims of a spectators’ platform collapse in a Rostov stadium has risen to 36 persons

The number of victims of the collapse of the spectators’ stand in the stadium of the Russian province of Rostov has risen to 36 people, according to statements by the Governor of the province, Vasily Golubev.

The incident occurred on Tuesday on the grounds of a sports school, during the regional football competitions, where a group of children hid from the heavy rain under the audience platform, but it overturned with a gust of wind, so that the victims were taken to the nearest hospital.

Earlier, 26 victims were reported, 15 of whom were children.

An eyewitness said about the accident that strong winds hit the area, which increased in intensity within a few seconds.

In recent days, the Rostov region has been hit by torrential rains and storms with large hailstones./

Source: National Iraqi News Agency

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The Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine announces the killing of 5 of its members in an Israeli raid in the Lebanese Bekaa region

The Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine announced that 5 of its members were killed in an Israeli bombing that targeted a site for it in the Lebanese Bekaa region, while Israel denied carrying out any raid.

The Popular Front said that 5 of its members were killed and 10 others were wounded in an Israeli bombardment that targeted a site of the Front’s military command in the Bekaa region in Lebanon at dawn, noting that “this crime is not isolated from the recent accelerating events on the Lebanese and Syrian fronts, and within the framework of the continuous Zionist threats targeting the forces of Resistance inside and outside Palestine.

It pointed out that “the occupation seeks, by committing this crime, to send a set of messages to the resistance, under the illusion that it can deter the growing resistance, which will respond to this crime without being intimidated by the Zionist threats.”

The raid took place at dawn and targeted a military center in the Qusaya area at the Lebanese-Syrian border, east of the Lebanese Bekaa Valley.

The raid caused damage to vehicles belonging to the Front at the entrance to one of the tunnels of the targeted site, and caused material losses that were not specified by the Popular Front.

The Israeli Army Radio reported that “Israel denies any connection to the raid on the Syrian-Lebanese border.”

Source: National Iraqi News Agency

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Zaidan discusses with a French judicial delegation the completion of the discussions and understandings agreed upon during his recent visit to Paris

Head of the Supreme Judicial Council, Judge Dr. Faeq Zaidan, received today, Wednesday, a judicial delegation from the French Ministry of Justice, which included Olivier Christine, Julien Rotaieu, Thomas Gregoire, Internal Security Attache Ramwald Moller, and Chargé d’Affaires Jean-Christophe Paris.

A statement by the Supreme Judicial Council stated that Zaidan discussed with the delegation the completion of the discussions and understandings that were agreed upon during the President of the Council’s recent visit to Paris.

Source: National Iraqi News Agency

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HH Shaikh Mohammed bin Salman attends the 8th graduation ceremony of RVIS

His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa today attended the graduation ceremony of the Riffa Views International School (RVIS), at the National Theatre of Bahrain.

HH Shaikh Mohammed bin Salman highlighted that creativity, innovation and intelligence continue to guide Bahraini citizens to deliver the Kingdom’s comprehensive development goals, led by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, and supported by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister.

HH Shaikh Mohammed bin Salman expressed his pride in the Kingdom’s graduating students, adding that completing ones education is a significant step towards securing a bright future.

His Highness congratulated the graduates on their determination and perseverance throughout their studies, encouraging them to continue pursuing higher education with the same diligence. His Highness concluded by urging students to use their skills and knowledge to help deliver the Kingdom’s present and future development goals.

On this occasion, the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of RVIS, Atif Ahmed Abdulmalik, congratulated the 2023 graduates and wished them success in their future endeavours.

Abdulmalik highlighted that 12 of the 35 graduates received their entire K-12 education at RVIS. On the school’s 15th anniversary, Abdulmalik pledged RVIS will continue to pursue its vision to create a world-class learning environment that complies with international education standards and preserves the Kingdom’s customs and traditions.

For his part, Shaikh Abdulaziz bin Mubarak AlKhalifa, a Member of the Board of Trustees at RVIS, noted RVIS as an incubator providing smart-learning opportunities via its curricula on software development, artificial intelligence, robotics and technical thinking methods. He expressed his pride in graduates who have had to adapt their learning to global events such as the Covid-19 pandemic, noting this flexibility as a skill acquired through their education.

Shaikh Abdulaziz bin Mubarak congratulated the eighth batch of students on their success, dedication and diligence, wishing them continued success in their future endeavours.

The graduation ceremony began with the exit of the graduates’ queue, a rendition of the national anthem of Bahrain, and the recitation of the Holy Quran delivered by the student, Shaikh Mubarak bin Abdulaziz Al Khalifa.

Jo Garrahy, the Head of School at RVIS, then delivered the opening speech, followed by remarks from the Board of Trustees and then a speech from Samantha Cortez on behalf of the teaching staff.

The Secondary Principal of RVIS, LaKeicia Denson then awarded certificates of excellence to the graduates, and presented scarves in recognition of their efforts, before graduate student Abdulaziz Abdul-Malik delivered a speech to the graduates of the eighth batch.

The graduation ceremony included 35 students, and is the eighth graduating class from RVIS.

Source: Bahrain News Agency

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HM King congratulates the President of Turkiye

His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa today held a phone call with the President of the Republic of Turkiye Recep Tayyip Erdogan and congratulated him on his re-election.

HM the King wished President Erdogan success to continue leading Turkiye to achieve further progress and prosperity, hailing long-standing relations binding the two countries.

President Erdogan expressed thanks and gratitude to HM the King on his congratulations, wishing the Kingdom of Bahrain further progress and development, under his wise leadership.

Source: Bahrain News Agency

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UAE rejects mischaracterisation of US-UAE conversations regarding maritime security

The UAE has rejected the mischaracterisation, in recent press reports, of US-UAE conversations regarding maritime security.

In a statement, the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that the UAE is committed to peaceful dialogue and diplomatic engagement as a means of advancing the shared goals of regional security and stability, Emirates News Agency (WAM) reported.

“As a result of our ongoing evaluation of effective security cooperation with all partners, two months ago, the UAE withdrew its participation in the Combined Maritime Forces,” the statement said.

The ministry stressed that the UAE remains committed to responsibly ensuring the safety of navigation in its seas, in accordance with international law.

Source: Bahrain News Agency

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‫مبادرة جديدة لريادة الأعمال لتعزيز خلق فرص العمل في ليبيا

TRIPOLI, ليبيا, 2023 مايو 30. تسعى مبادرة “ دِرَايَــة لريادة الأعمال” الجديدة إلى بناء منظومة ديناميكية من رواد الأعمال الشباب المبتكرين والشركات الناشئة في ليبيا.

يواجه رواد الأعمال الشباب في ليبيا العديد من التحديات، بما في ذلك الوصول إلى الأسواق والموارد المالية، ومتابعة الأنظمة والإجراءات الإدارية. فتم تصميم مبادرة دراية لتزويد رواد الأعمال بالمعرفة الأساسية لتحويل الأفكار المبتكرة إلى شركات ناشئة ناجحة، والجدير بالذكر أنه تم بناء هذه المبادرة بشكل مشترك بين وزارة الحكم المحلي (MoLG) وبرنامج الأمم المتحدة الإنمائي (UNDP)، وبالتعاون مع الاتحاد الأوروبي (EU) والبنك الأفريقي للتنمية (AfDB).

تستهدف مبادرة دراية الشباب في ليبيا وبما في ذلك الفئات المستضعفة، وهي مفتوحة لأصحاب المشاريع المبتكرين ورواد الأعمال المستقبليين من الشباب الذين تتراوح أعمارهم بين 18 و35 عامًا. فمن خلال ندوات إلكترونية تفاعلية، سيتم منح المشاركين في المبادرة فرصة للتفاعل مع رواد الأعمال ذوي الخبرة في المجال كنماذج يحتذى بها من ليبيا ومصر وتونس من أجل التعرف على قصص نجاحهم وثروة معارفهم وخبراتهم. ستشمل المبادرة أيضًا “ستارت أب ويكند” في طرابلس وبنغازي وسبها ودرنة، متوجة بمسابقة أفضل خطة ريادية، حيث ستتلقى الشركات الناشئة الفائزة دعمًا ماليًا من قبل الإتحاد الأوروبي والبنك الأفريقي للتنمية، لمواصلة التطوير والنمو والارتقاء بأفكارها التجارية إلى المستوى التالي. وعلاوة على ذلك، سيتم وصل رواد الأعمال بحاضنات الأعمال البلدية التي يتم إنشاؤها مع وزارة الحكم المحلي بدعم فني من برنامج الأمم المتحدة الإنمائي، كخطوة حاسمة نحو الاستدامة.

وتعليقًا على إطلاق البرنامج، قال الدكتور بدر الدين التومي، وزير الحكم المحلي: “تلعب مبادرة دراية دورًا محوريًا في استراتيجية وزارة الحكم المحلي لتطوير ريادة الأعمال والمشروعات الصغيرة على المستوى المحلي وتمكين البلديات اقتصاديًا وتوفير فرص عمل بما يتماشى مع القانون 59 والقرار 31500. يسعدنا العمل على تحقيق هذه الأهداف بالتعاون مع شركائنا الدوليين من الاتحاد الأوروبي والبنك الأفريقي للتنمية وبرنامج الأمم المتحدة الإنمائي”.

وأضاف سفير الاتحاد الأوروبي السيد خوسيه ساباديل: “إن الازدهار الاقتصادي لليبيا سيكون مدفوعًا برواد الأعمال الشباب ذوي الأفكار المبتكرة والتطلعية، فهم مفتاح التنوع في الاقتصاد الليبي، والقوة في القطاع الخاص، والقدرة على خلق وظائف جديدة. وبالتعاون مع شركائنا الليبيين والدوليين، يسعى الاتحاد الأوروبي إلى تقديم دعم قوي وملموس لرواد الأعمال الليبيين الشباب، لتحقيق أفكارهم التجارية “.

 كما علق السيد محمد العزيزي، المدير الإقليمي لشمال أفريقيا في البنك الأفريقي للتنمية، قائلاً: “إن تنمية القطاع الخاص هي أساس تعزيز التنويع الاقتصادي وخلق فرص عمل في ليبيا؛ فدعم مسار الشباب الليبيين من رجال ونساء لتطوير وتنمية شركاتهم الناشئة ينطوي على إمكانات اجتماعية واقتصادية هائلة، وسيساهم في خلق فرص عمل جديدة. ومن الضروري أيضًا ضمان بيئة ملائمة للأعمال التجارية والدعم المؤسسي. ويدعم ذلك مشروع “البيئة التمكينية نحو دعم ريادة الأعمال الشبابية وحوكمة الهجرة الإيجابية” الممول من مجموعة البنك الأفريقي للتنمية من خلال الصندوق الائتماني متعدد المانحين للريادة الشبابية والابتكار، والذي ينفذه برنامج الأمم المتحدة الإنمائي”.   

ومن جانبه قال الممثل المقيم لبرنامج الأمم المتحدة الإنمائي، السيد مارك اندري فرانش: “ليبيا لديها جيل جديد من الشباب، نساءً ورجالًا، يتمتعون بقدرات واعدة وطموحات كبيرة. بالإضافة إلى ذلك، فإن الدولة تتمتع بإمكانية أن تصبح واحدة من أكبر المنظومات لريادة الأعمال في شمال أفريقيا. ومن خلال مبادرة دراية، يسعى برنامج الأمم المتحدة الإنمائي إلى إلهام رواد الأعمال الشباب وتزويدهم بالموارد والأدوات اللازمة لتحقيق النمو والابتكار”.

يعد برنامج دراية جزءًا من جهود بناء السلام المحلية والتعافي التي يبذلها برنامج الأمم المتحدة الإنمائي بالشراكة مع وزارة الحكم المحلي، ويهدف إلى خلق فرص اجتماعية واقتصادية للشباب والفئات المستضعفة لتعزيز النمو المستدام في ليبيا، بما في ذلك إنشاء أول حاضنة أعمال بقيادة البلدية وبرنامج تسريع الأعمال TEC + .

والجدير بالإشارة أن مبادرة دراية، التي يشترك في تمويلها البنك الأفريقي للتنمية والاتحاد الأوروبي، تقدم بالتعاون مع شركات Flat6Labs وتطوير للأبحاث ومازام، مضيفين سنوات من الخبرة والمعرفة المتخصصة في مساعدة رواد الأعمال الشباب على إطلاق مشاريع ناجحة في الشرق الأوسط وأفريقيا.

يمكن العثور على المزيد من المعلومات وكيفية التقديم على الموقع الإلكتروني: deraya.ly.

معلومات عامة:
اتجاهًا من دعم برنامج الأمم المتحدة الإنمائي “UNDP” لانتقال ليبيا نحو السلام والانتعاش الاقتصادي والتنمية المستدامة لوضع البلاد على مسار التنمية، بدأت مبادرة درايـة لريادة الأعمال من خلال دعم السلطات المحلية لاستعادة الخدمات الأساسية وتحسين جودة المعيشة وتعزيز التعايش السلمي، فخلق فرص عمل للشباب يأتي في صميم جهود بناء السلام المحلي لبرنامج الأمم المتحدة الإنمائي. إن هذه المبادرة هي جزء من مشروع “البيئة التمكينية نحو دعم ريادة الأعمال الشبابية وحوكمة الهجرة الإيجابية (EEYES)” التابع لبرنامج الأمم المتحدة الإنمائي والممول من مجموعة البنك الأفريقي للتنمية، وأيضًا مشروع تعزيز القدرات المحلية على النمو والتعافي الممول من قبل الصندوق الائتماني الأوروبي للطوارئ من أجل إفريقيا التابع للاتحاد الأوروبي (EUTF – NOA)، والذي يساهم في معالجة الأسباب الجذرية للهجرة غير الشرعية والنازحين في إفريقيا. وقد تم تنفيذ المبادرة بالشراكة مع Flat6Labs وتطوير للأبحاث ومازام.

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New entrepreneurship initiative to boost job creation in Libya

The Deraya initiative is designed to equip entrepreneurs with the essential know-how to turn innovative ideas into successful startups

TRIPOLI, LIBYA – EQS Newswire – 30 May 2023 – The new “Deraya – دِرَايَــة Entrepreneurship Initiative” for young entrepreneurs seeks to build a dynamic ecosystem of innovative entrepreneurs and startups in Libya.

Young entrepreneurs in Libya face many challenges, including accessing markets and financial resources, and navigating regulations and administrative procedures. The Deraya initiative is designed to equip entrepreneurs with the essential know-how to turn innovative ideas into successful startups. The initiative was jointly developed by the Ministry of Local Government (MoLG), and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), in collaboration with  the European Union (EU) and the African Development Bank (AfDB).

Targeting youth and vulnerable groups, Deraya is open to innovative and aspiring entrepreneurs aged between 18 and 35. Through interactive webinars, the initiative’s participants will be given an opportunity to engage with experienced entrepreneurs, subject matter experts, and role models from Libya, Egypt, and Tunisia and learn from their success stories, wealth of knowledge, and expertise. The initiative will also entail startup weekends in Tripoli, Benghazi, Sebha, and Derna, culminating with a pitch competition where the winning startups will receive financial support, financed by EU and AfDB, to further develop, grow, and take their business ideas to the next level. As a critical step towards sustainability, entrepreneurs will be linked to the municipal business incubators being set up with MoLG with UNDP’s technical support.

Commenting on the launch of the programme, Dr. Bader Al-Deen Al-Tomi, Minister of Local Government, said: “The Deraya initiative plays a pivotal role in the Ministry of Local Government’s strategy to develop entrepreneurship and micro-enterprises at the local level, empower municipalities economically, and provide job opportunities in line with Law 59 and Resolution 1500. We are delighted to work towards these goals in cooperation with our international partners, EU, AfDB and UNDP.”

EU Ambassador Mr. José Sabadell added: “Libya’s economic prosperity will be driven by young entrepreneurs with innovative, forward-looking ideas. They will be the key to a more diversified Libyan economy, a strong private sector and new jobs. Together with our Libyan and international partners, the European Union therefore seeks to offer strong and concrete support to young Libyan entrepreneurs, to realise their business ideas.” 

Mr Mohamed El Azizi, Regional Director for North Africa at the African Development Bank, further commented: “Private sector development is key to boosting economic diversification and job creation in Libya. Supporting the trajectory of young Libyan men and women to develop and grow their start-ups has enormous socio-economic potential and will contribute to job creation. It is also important to ensure an adequate business enabling environment and institutional support. The EEYES project, financed by the AfDB through the Youth Entrepreneurship and Innovation Multidonor Trust Fund, and implemented by UNDP, supports these components.”   

UNDP Resident Representative, Mr. Marc-André Franche, said: “Libya has a new generation of young people, women and men, , with promising capacity and big ambitions. The country has the potential to be one of the biggest entrepreneurial ecosystems in North Africa, and through the Deraya programme, UNDP seek to help inspire and provide young entrepreneurs with the necessary resources and assets to realise growth and innovation.”

The Deraya programme is part of UNDP’s Local Peacebuilding and Resilience efforts in partnership with MoLG, aimed at creating socio-economic opportunities for youth and vulnerable groups to promote sustainable growth in Libya, including the establishment of the first Municipality-led business incubator (https://apo-opa.info/3C2SOf1) and the TEC+ Accelerator programme (https://apo-opa.info/3oANCMa).

The Deraya initiative, co-funded by AfDB and EU, is designed and implemented in collaboration with a consortium consisting of Flat6Labs (https://www.Flat6Labs.com/), Tatweer Research (https://TatweerResearch.org/) and MAZAM (https://apo-opa.info/3WUSWHf), bringing in years of experience and specialized knowledge in helping young entrepreneurs launch successful ventures in both the Middle East & Africa regions.

Further information and how to apply can be found on the website: Deraya.ly.

Background:
UNDP supports Libya’s transition towards peace, economic recovery, and sustainable development to help the country get on a more robust development path by supporting local authorities to restore essential services delivery and livelihood opportunities and promote peaceful co-existence. Job creation for youth is at the heart of UNDP’s local Peacebuilding efforts. This initiative is part of UNDP’s “Environment towards youth entrepreneurship support and positive migration governance project (EEYES)” programme financed by the African Development Bank (AfDB), and the Strengthening Local Capacity for Resilience and Recovery Project funded by the North of Africa Window of the European Union Emergency Trust Fund for Stability which contributes to addressing the root causes of irregular migration and displaced persons in Africa (EUTF – NOA). The Deraya initiative is implemented in partnership with Flat6Labs, Tatweer and Mazam. 

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Chris McCloskey Joins Duck Creek as Chief Operating Officer

Boston, May 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Duck Creek Technologies, the intelligent solutions provider defining the future of Property and Casualty (P&C) and general insurance, today announces the addition of Chris McCloskey to its leadership team as Chief Operating Officer. McCloskey will be instrumental in driving key strategy, operational and transformation initiatives across the entire business, particularly within our customer and professional services organizations.

McCloskey joins Duck Creek from Datto, where he was most recently Chief Customer Officer for the cybersecurity and business continuity company. At Datto, McCloskey was responsible for building a new customer success organization that significantly improved technical implementation, customer satisfaction and retention, and partner health. Before joining Datto, McCloskey grew through sales and customer-facing leadership roles to become COO, Americas at London-based Finastra, a multi-billion-dollar financial services software company.

“We are delighted to welcome Chris to Duck Creek’s leadership team; he will help us continue to better focus on increasing lifetime value and enable our customers to be more successful,” said Mike Jackowski, CEO of Duck Creek. “Chris is incredibly accomplished in growing and leading large teams through transformation, and having him as a strategic customer-facing leader is the perfect match to advance our vision.”

McCloskey Chris earned his MBA from the Stern School of Business at New York University and his bachelor’s degree in mathematics from Gettysburg College.

About Duck Creek Technologies

Duck Creek Technologies is the intelligent solutions provider defining the future of the property and casualty (P&C) and general insurance industry. We are the platform upon which modern insurance systems are built, enabling the industry to capitalize on the power of the cloud to run agile, intelligent, and evergreen operations. Authenticity, purpose, and transparency are core to Duck Creek, and we believe insurance should be there for individuals and businesses when, where, and how they need it most. Our market-leading solutions are available on a standalone basis or as a full suite, and all are available via Duck Creek OnDemand. Visit www.duckcreek.com to learn more. Follow Duck Creek on our social channels for the latest information – LinkedIn and Twitter.

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Hitachi Energy signs agreements with ENOWA and Saudi Electricity Company to design and develop the first phase of visionary NEOM region transmission system

Collaboration to accelerate the development of NEOM in Saudi Arabia with up to 9 gigawatts of power transmission capacity

Zurich, Switzerland, May 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Hitachi Energy, a global technology leader advancing a sustainable energy future for all, has signed agreements under the supervision and management of the Ministry of Energy with the Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) and with ENOWA. The agreements include the supply of three high-voltage direct current (HVDC) transmission systems to end customer ENOWA, the utility company for NEOM in Northwest Saudi Arabia. Built with sustainability in mind, NEOM is among Saudi Arabia’s Giga-Projects1 reshaping the future of development. The three HVDC links will have a total power capacity of up to 9 gigawatts (GW).

The agreements include an order from ENOWA’s engineering, procurement and construction management (EPCM) partner, the Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) awarded to Hitachi Energy and its consortium partner, Saudi Services for Electro Mechanical Works (SSEM), to provide one of the world’s first 3 GW, 525 kilovolt (kV) HVDC Light® transmission system connecting Oxagon, NEOM’s regional development, with the larger Yanbu area more than 650 kilometers away in Western Saudi Arabia.

Hitachi Energy’s scope of supply includes design, engineering, procurement of HVDC technology and commissioning of the HVDC Light converter stations. Whilst SSEM – a leading Saudi EPC specialized in power, water and industrial projects – will design and supply the AC equipment portion and perform the construction and the installation. The converter stations convert the power from AC to DC then back to AC for integration into the receiving grid. The converters will be sourced by and supplied to Saudi Electricity Company, who were contracted in 2022 by ENOWA to act as their EPCM to build this first HVDC system for NEOM.

Further to this, Hitachi Energy and ENOWA have signed an early works and capacity reservation agreement for two additional HVDC projects, each rated up to 3 GW. Under this agreement, both companies commit to having the resources and capacity necessary to implement these two HVDC systems. As part of a new scalable and modular regional network design that is targeted to seamlessly integrate future renewables and energy storage technologies in the NEOM Energy System, making it unique in terms of size and complexity. The co-operation will also explore opportunities to develop local competencies in the Kingdom, including ways to sustainably assemble the necessary HVDC Light components locally.

“We are delighted to strengthen our collaboration with ENOWA and Saudi Electricity Company in order to power one of the most visionary development projects of all time,” said Niklas Persson, Managing Director of Hitachi Energy’s Grid Integration business. “As the world progresses towards a more sustainable future, our expertise and HVDC technologies are true enablers of the electrification of the global energy system and the transition to renewables.”

“By securing the first capacities for such an important part of our future grid in only one year since the decision to use this technology, we show ENOWA’s commitment to supporting Saudi Vision 2030 in collaboration with Saudi Electricity Company and Hitachi Energy,” said Thorsten Schwarz, Executive Director of Grid Technology & Projects, Energy of ENOWA.

ENOWA, NEOM’s energy and water company, produces and delivers clean and sustainable energy for industrial and commercial applications. The company benefits from NEOM’s greenfield site and strategic location in the northwestern part of Saudi Arabia, with abundant solar and wind resources. ENOWA will act as a catalyst and incubator for developing new, sustainable energy and water businesses while creating a robust economic sector regionally.

ENOWA seeks by its commitment to renewable energy and efficient water management, to become a global reference for industry leaders and setting a benchmark for sustainable economic circular systems around the world. Formed in 2022, ENOWA is the principal shareholder in the world’s largest green hydrogen production plant set to be commissioned in 2026 and will enable NEOM to be a global green hydrogen hub.

NEOM will be powered by 100 percent clean energy, through renewable solar, wind and green hydrogen-based energy. The region is designed to be a blueprint for sustainable urban living with minimal impact on the environment and enhanced livability.

Note to editors:
Hitachi Energy’s HVDC solution combines world-leading expertise in HVDC converter valves; the MACH™ digital control platform2, converter power transformers and high-voltage switchgear; as well as system studies, design and engineering, supply, installation supervision and commissioning.

HVDC Light is a voltage source converter technology developed by Hitachi Energy, which was launched over 25 years ago. It is the preferred technology for many grid applications, including interconnecting countries, integrating renewables and “power-from-shore” connections to offshore production facilities. HVDC Light’s defining features include uniquely compact converter stations and exceptionally low electrical losses.

Hitachi Energy pioneered commercial HVDC technology almost 70 years ago and has delivered more than half of the world’s HVDC projects.

Hitachi Energy’s consulting services assist energy customers in pinpointing their challenges and suggesting customized solutions tailored to their unique requirements. Our consultants operate independently, with a product and system-agnostic approach, possessing in-depth knowledge of global technologies, standards, and local grid codes.

1 Saudi’s Giga-Projects
2 Modular Advanced Control for HVDC (MACH™)

See also:
Hitachi Energy to supply the first ever large-scale HVDC interconnection in the Middle East and North Africa (2022)
Hitachi Energy and Gulf Cooperation Council Interconnection Authority sign contract to upgrade high-voltage direct current transmission system (2023)

ENOWA website

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