Saudi Arabia’s King Abdullah City for Atomic and Renewable Energy has signed new agreements to advance innovation, localize solutions, and empower women.
The Saudi Press Agency reported that the first memorandum of understanding, inked with King Saud University, will focus on developing and localizing innovative technologies in the energy sector.
The agreement also emphasizes building human capacity through training programs and the exchange of expertise, with a particular focus on technical and advisory services.
This partnership supports Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, which aims to increase the Kingdom’s use of renewable energy and promote sustainability.
It also aligns with Saudi Arabia’s goal of 50 percent of its electricity coming from renewable sources by the end of the decade.
In addition to these technological advancements, the MoU includes the development of educational programs and scholarships to help meet the growing demand for skilled professionals in the energy sector.
The agreement also includes joint research initiatives in renewable energy, atomic energy, hydrogen technologies, and artificial intelligence applications within the energy field. This will provide valuable opportunities for students and researchers to contribute to the Kingdom’s energy transformation, the SPA report added.
