Sana’a – Sana’a University Media Office
Tuesday, October 27, 2026 (16 Jumada al-Awwal 1448 AH)
Acting Minister of Electricity, Energy, and Water, Mr. Adel Bader, Chair of the Supreme Supervisory Committee of the Fourth National Conference and Exhibition on Renewable Energy and Electric Transportation, today inaugurated the development and renovation works at the National Exhibition Hall for Renewable Energy and Electric Transportation, located at the Faculty of Agriculture, Food and Environment at Sana’a University. He was accompanied by the two Deputy Chairs of the Supervisory Committee: Prof. Mohammed Ahmed Al-Bukhaiti, Rector of Sana’a University, and Sheikh Mohammed Mohammed Salah, Vice Chairman of the Yemeni General Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry and Deputy Head of the Sana’a Capital Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The inauguration was held as part of preparations for the Fourth National Conference and Exhibition on Renewable Energy and Electric Transportation.
The inauguration was attended by Eng. Ahmed Al-Mutawakil, Deputy Minister of Electricity and Chair of the Conference’s Executive Preparatory Committee; Eng. Shayef Mohammed Jarallah, Chair of the Conference’s Organizing Committee, Deputy Head of the Renewable Energy Committee at the Federation of Chambers of Commerce, and Director of the Hall Development and Renovation Project; Dr. Mohammed Rawah, Vice Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture, Food and Environment; project supervising engineers Mohammed Al-Doais, Ali Al-Bukhaiti, and Waleed Al-Shahthi; Ahmed Al-Dawlah, Conference and Exhibition Coordinator and member of the Organizing Committee; Sadiq Sumai’, a member of the Conference’s Organizing Committee; and a number of other interested participants.
The project is being implemented through cooperation among Sana’a University, the Ministry of Electricity, Energy and Water, and the commercial and industrial sector. It aims to upgrade the exhibition’s infrastructure and prepare the hall to accommodate participating companies and institutions, providing a suitable environment for showcasing the latest products, systems, and technologies in solar energy, renewable energy, and electric transportation.
Acting Minister of Electricity, Energy and Water, Mr. Adel Bader, emphasized the importance of developing the National Renewable Energy Exhibition Hall and equipping it to host the fourth exhibition. He noted that expanding the use of clean energy technologies is an important approach to meeting the needs of various sectors, particularly agriculture, which requires sustainable solutions to supply energy for productive activities.
He explained that the exhibition would provide an opportunity to introduce renewable energy technologies and their applications and strengthen communication among government bodies, academic institutions, and companies operating in this field. This would support the exchange of expertise and raise awareness of available solutions for expanding the use of clean energy.
For his part, Prof. Mohammed Ahmed Al-Bukhaiti, Rector of Sana’a University, stated that the project reflects the University’s commitment to strengthening its scientific and developmental role and harnessing its academic and research capabilities to serve the community by providing an environment that bridges theoretical knowledge and practical application and promotes cooperation with government institutions and the private sector.
He highlighted the importance of specialized exhibitions in introducing modern technologies and their practical applications and providing students, researchers, and engineers with opportunities to learn about developments in the renewable energy sector. Such initiatives contribute to developing national capacities, encouraging innovation, and promoting the use of sustainable technological solutions.
Sheikh Mohammed Mohammed Salah, Vice Chairman of the Yemeni General Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry and Deputy Head of the Sana’a Capital Chamber of Commerce and Industry, stressed the importance of partnership among the private sector, government bodies, and academic institutions in completing the project and ensuring the success of the exhibition. He highlighted the role of commercial and industrial companies and institutions in showcasing their products and modern technologies and presenting their expertise in renewable energy and electric transportation.
He added that the exhibition would create opportunities to strengthen communication among suppliers, investors, and relevant stakeholders, highlight investment opportunities in the clean energy sector, and encourage the expansion of projects that help meet development and economic needs.
Meanwhile, Eng. Shayef Mohammed Jarallah, the project director, explained that the first phase includes the construction of an enclosed exhibition hall covering 4,000 square meters, in addition to outdoor areas and parking facilities covering 3,500 square meters. He noted that it is the first and largest exhibition hall of its kind to be developed in the Sana’a Capital Municipality and is the result of cooperation between Sana’a University and the private sector.
Eng. Jarallah added that the hall would be ready for use in conjunction with the launch of the Fourth National Conference and Exhibition on Renewable Energy, scheduled to take place at the end of this year.
The 4th national exhibition is expanding its scope by incorporating electric transportation alongside renewable energy technologies. This will allow for the display of electric mobility solutions and related equipment, introduce visitors to associated technological developments, and showcase solar energy systems and their various applications.
The hall development and renovation project is expected to provide a suitable environment for hosting participating companies and organizations, displaying products and technologies, and organizing accompanying events. This will strengthen the exhibition’s position as a national platform bringing together government bodies, academic institutions, the commercial and industrial sectors, and stakeholders interested in renewable energy and electric transportation.
The launch of the project reflects the importance of cooperation among Sana’a University, the Ministry of Electricity, Energy and Water, and the commercial and industrial sector in providing the facilities needed to hold the exhibition and promoting the use of clean energy technologies and their applications across various fields.
