Mew examines fees and processes for a more equitable pricing model
In a significant development, Dr. Adel Al-Zamil, Undersecretary at the Ministry of Electricity, Water, and Renewable Energy, has formed a specialized committee to develop a comprehensive vision for electricity and water services in the Kingdom. The committee, headed by Khaled Al-Rashed, is also tasked with reviewing Ministerial Resolution No. 121 of 2017 and proposing amendments, evaluating costs, identifying obstacles, and suggesting sustainable solutions.
The committee's remit extends beyond the energy sector as it has been instructed to compile specific data, including names, civil numbers, nationalities, employers, and issuing countries of certificates for academic qualifications in both government and private sectors. This audit, requested by the Civil Service Bureau on April 29, aims to verify the authenticity of these qualifications. The deadline for delivering this data via flash memory is at the end of the current month, with the Audit and Follow-up Department responsible for the audit.
Meanwhile, the Kingdom is making significant strides in the electricity and water infrastructure sector. The Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) reported a 22% net profit growth in the first half of 2025, driven by rising electricity demand and expansion of transmission and distribution networks to support renewable integration and energy storage. The company is also investing heavily in digital transformation and operational excellence to enhance service quality and sustainability.
Large renewable energy projects are underway under the National Renewable Energy Programme, including solar and wind projects totaling 15,000 MW, with financial closes expected by Q3 2025 and operation beginning in 2027-2028. This program is supervised by the Ministry of Energy and involves major Saudi companies like Acwa Power and Saudi Aramco Power Company.
Acwa Power continues to play a leading role in regional power and water projects, including international deals and hydrogen energy initiatives related to Vision 2030 goals. GCC-Stat announced that 100% of households in Gulf Cooperation Council countries, including Saudi Arabia, have access to safe drinking water and electricity as of August 2025, indicating full coverage but without specific details on procedural reviews for connection or reconnection.
However, it's important to note that there is no publicly available update or official report on procedural reviews for supply connection/reconnection nor an academic qualification audit in the Ministry related to these processes as of August 2025.
In conclusion, while Saudi Arabia is making major strides in electricity and water infrastructure expansion and service reliability enhancement, the focus remains on ensuring the authenticity of academic qualifications in both government and private sectors through the ongoing audit process.
The ongoing audit process, requested by the Civil Service Bureau on April 29, extends to both the government and private sectors, encompassing data related to academic qualifications, employers, and nationalities of individuals in these industries.
In line with Vision 2030 goals, Acwa Power, a major player in the Kingdom's energy sector, is actively involved in renewable energy projects, international deals, and hydrogen energy initiatives, contributing significantly to the finance and energy sectors.
