he State of Kuwait, represented by the Ministry of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy, participated in the GCC POWER 2026 Conference and Exhibition, held in Muscat, Sultanate of Oman, from November 2 to 4, 2026. The event brought together leading officials, experts, engineers, researchers, and specialists in the electricity and energy sectors from GCC member states and countries around the world.

Kuwait was prominently represented by Eng. Athari Al-Mohammad, Chairwoman of the Board of Directors of CIGRE Gulf, and Eng. Sana Al-Gharib, Member of the Board of Directors of CIGRE Gulf, alongside several engineers from the Ministry of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy. Their participation reflects Kuwait’s commitment to maintaining an active presence in specialized technical and scientific forums, strengthening Gulf cooperation, and promoting the exchange of expertise in the field of electrical energy.

Kuwait’s participation was also distinguished by the presentation of a scientific paper by Eng. Ali Al-Muhanna, entitled “Resilient Electric Power Systems Using Interconnected Microgrids.”

The paper addressed the development of an intelligent energy management system for interconnected microgrids, integrating solar and wind energy, battery energy storage systems, and emergency generators. The proposed system aims to enhance the reliability and continuity of electricity supplies during emergencies and disruptions to the main power grid.

The study also examined mechanisms for energy exchange between interconnected microgrids based on specific operational priorities, enabling optimal utilization of renewable energy sources, reducing dependence on backup fuel generators, and protecting battery energy storage systems.

The conference also featured active participation by a number of engineers and technical specialists from the Ministry of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy, including Eng. Asmaa Al-Salal, Eng. Mohammad AlMarri, and Eng. Atheer Al-Enezi. Their participation included helping to chair specialized technical sessions and evaluating scientific and research papers presented at the conference.

This participation highlighted the expertise and capabilities of Kuwaiti engineering and technical professionals, as well as their role in enriching scientific discussions and facilitating the exchange of knowledge and experience with researchers and specialists in the electrical energy sector at both Gulf and international levels.

Kuwait’s participation reflects the Ministry of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy’s commitment to keeping pace with scientific and technological advancements, strengthening cooperation and knowledge exchange with specialized institutions and organizations, and supporting scientific research and innovation in the energy sector. These efforts contribute to the development of Kuwait’s national electricity system, enhance the security and sustainability of energy supplies, and support Gulf electrical integration.