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Report
on
EGM on “Potential of Manufacturing RE Equipment in the Arab
Region”, Kuwait; April 6, 2016
and
Participation of UN-ESCWA in MENAREC-6, Kuwait; April 4 – 6, 2016
Summary
The 6th Middle East and North Africa Renewable Energy Conference (MENAREC-6) on
“Renewable Innovations towards Sustainable Energy”, was organized in collaboration between
the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research
(KISR), United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (UN-ESCWA) and
others. The conference was held in Kuwait from 4 to 6 April 2016. As a member of MENAREC’s
“International Steering Committee”, UN-ESCWA is highly involved in the organization of the
conference and in substantively contributing to the various sessions. Specifically, ESCWA’s
participation can be divided in two main parts (as illustrated in this report) and is summarized
below:
1) Organizing an EGM on “Potential of Manufacturing RE Equipment in the Arab Region” in
collaboration with the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). The EGM discussed
the potential of promoting the manufacturing and localizing the appropriate RE technologies
in the Arab region, with the perspective of exploring the scope for strengthening intra-regional
linkages. In this regard, the meeting offered a platform for knowledge transfer and experience
exchange. The EGM was held within MENAREC-6’s Agenda on the 6th of April 2016 and
was attended by more than 50 participants from the Arab countries, in addition to
representatives from regional & international organizations (44 participants have been
recorded as given in Annex-B).
2) Other activities were undertaken by UN-ESCWA’s staff in MENAREC-6 and included: 1)
participation in opening key notes, substantive sessions and panel debates, 2) organizing a
number of side meetings, 3) participation in the exhibition that was organized in parallel with
conference.
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Table of Contents
I. EGM on: “Potential Manufacturing of Renewable Energy Equipment in the Arab
Region”
(1) Introduction
(2) Venue and Date
(3) Structure of EMG:
(4) Main Discussions and Outcomes
(5) Evaluation of EGM
II. Other Activities Undertaken by UN-ESCWA in MENAREC-6:
(1) Opening Speech
(2) Participation in MENAREC-6 Sessions
(3) Side Meetings
(4) Participation in the Exhibition
Annex (A): Kuwait Declaration and Conference Outcome
Annex (B): List of Participants in EGM
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I. EGM on: “Potential of Manufacturing Renewable Energy Equipment in the Arab
Region”, April 6th 2016
(1) Introduction
Contribution of Renewable Energy (RE) as an integral element to the energy mix has become
a strategic goal for most Arab countries towards achieving sustainable energy. This is clearly
reflected in the “The Arab Strategy for the Development of Renewable Energy, 2010-2030’’, which
was adopted by Arab countries during the third Arab Economic and Social Development Summit
of January 2013 in Riyadh. The Summit Declaration calls for expanding the frontiers of renewable
energy within the energy mix, to contribute in meeting rising demand for energy. The recently
adopted “Pan-Arab Renewable Energy Strategy” calls for a major development of renewable
resources for electricity generation by the year 2030. However, successful implementation of this
strategy requires significant investment in both new RE power plants and transmission systems
infrastructure.
RE manufacturing/localization in the Arab region is a key element to support “Pan-Arab
Renewable Energy Strategy” and the “Arab Strategy for the Development of Renewable Energy”.
In addition, RE manufacturing creates new jobs along value chains, leads to enhance energy mix
& decreases the dependency on conventional fuel at national level. Within this context and in the
frame of its activity, UN-ESCWA is developing a comprehensive study on the “Potential of
Manufacturing RE Equipment in the Arab Region”. This study is coming in line with the
parliamentary study on “Technology Adaptation Policy and Potential of Local Manufacturing of
Appropriate RE Equipment“, prepared by IRENA in 2015; and in response to the relevant
recommendations of UN-ESCWA’s Energy Committee and in line with the Energy Section’s
Work Program 2016–2017.
The study on “Potential of Manufacturing RE Equipment in the Arab Region” is conducted
by UN-ESCWA in cooperation with IRENA, and aims at promoting the manufacturing and
localizing the appropriate RE technologies in the Arab region and at exploring the scope for
strengthening intra-regional linkages in this regard. The study also is expected to assess the current
situation of RE manufacturing including gaps, points of strength and weakness and the
capability/potential of the Arab countries in localizing RE technologies, and possibilities of
regional cooperation/integration. The MENAREC-6 represented an excellent opportunity to
present the preliminary draft study report and discuss the opportunities of RE manufacturing within
the Arab countries subject of the study, namely Jordan, Lebanon and United Arab Emirates.
(2) Venue and Date
The EGM was organized within MENAREC-6’s Agenda on the 6th of April 2016, (14:00 –
16:00 pm), Kuwait/Regency Hotel.
(3) Structure of EGM:
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The EGM was moderated by Ms. Radia Sedaoui, Chief Energy Section/SDPD/UN-ESCWA,
and included a key speaker (Mr. Pierre Al Khouri, “Director General, Lebanese Center for Energy
Conservation, LCEC, Lebanon” supported by Ms. Sorina Mortada, technical consultant to LEEC).
Four (4) panelists participated in the EGM: Ms. Jennifer Decesaro, Senior Program Officer,
IRENA, UAE – Mr. Adel Khalil, Cairo University and REMENA Master program director, Egypt
– Mr. Hassan Abdalla El Fragabi, President of SOLARMAN CO, Sudan
(4) Main Points of Discussion and Outcomes
The EGM was opened by Ms. Radia Sedaoui, and then followed by the consultant’s
presentation on “ESCWA – IRENA Joint Study: Potential of Manufacturing RE Equipment in
the Arab Region”. The presentation focused on: Background - Why RE manufacturing in the
Arab region? – Overview of selected case studies (Jordan, Lebanon and United Arab Emirates)
and the results of the interviews conducted in each country as case study – Methodology of the
study - Recommendations from previous studies – Overview of value chain of most appropriate
technologies (solar PV- onshore wind - Concentrating Solar Power/CSP) - Industrial structure
in the Arab region with focus on RE components in the selected three Arab countries (Jordan,
Lebanon and United Arab Emirates) - General recommendations based on gaps.
After the consultant’s presentation, the floor was opened for panelists interventions and
participants comments, the most important points and comments raised are given as follows:
o Mr. Adel Khalil’s intervention overviewed “Development of an Egyptian prototype CSP
Thermal Test Loop”, and he discussed various points including: Concentrated Solar Power
(CSP) in Egypt - CSP value chain - Potential for local manufacturing of CSP - Cost
distribution of CSP technologies - Academia/industry cooperation in the field of CSP -
Installation of Egypt CSP prototype
o In his intervention, Mr. Hassan Abdalla El Fragabi, from Sudan, indicated that Sudan has
considerable potential of RE and proven experience in installation (mainly assembling) of
RE equipment; but the main challenge in Sudan remains technology transfer.
o Mr. Mohammed Dabbas, from Jordan and member of UN-ESCWA’s Energy Committee,
pointed in his intervention on the shortage in energy supply that leads Jordan to increase
the share of RE in energy mix through the expansion of RE projects mainly PV and solar
heaters, applying energy labels, exemption of taxes on RE components, empowering the
role of Jordanian Energy Research Center and promoting the cooperation/coordination
with universities in the field of RE. Mr. Dabbas mentioned that Jordan cannot manufacture
all RE components, but it has a considerable experience in assembling a number of RE
equipment and also by exporting some of them. He also indicated that cooperation between
Jordan and other Arab countries would be essential in developing RE technologies in the
region.
o Ms. Jennifer Decesaro, from IRENA, stressed on the importance of integration/cooperation
between MENA region and IRENA countries, and she considered that “ESCWA – IRENA
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Joint Study: Potential of Manufacturing RE Equipment in the Arab Region’” is a good
example for this cooperation, and she extremely confirmed on the crucial role of political
support in expanding RE utilization. Based on her previous experience in the US, in
particular by working for the US Department of Energy, Ms. Jennifer gave an example on
the success of the American market in developing such potential through national
integration, R&D and engagement of the private sector.
o Mr. Pierre Al Khouri, from Lebanon, focused on the importance of developing the
funding/financing mechanisms in the RE projects, and he stated that Lebanon has a
considerable experience in financing RE projects through national banks, in particular solar
heater projects; but limitation of RE market in Lebanon represents the main constrain
against expanding RE.
o Mr. Ahmad Badr (Director of RCREEE), highlighted the effective role of the RE market
volume in RE manufacturing/localization in the Arab region, and mentioned that RE
manufacturing/localization in the Arab region is extremely affected by cross border trading
between countries and associated regulations.
o Mr. Sami Marrouki, from Tunisia, indicated that without cooperation between public and
private sectors, and without creation of the appropriate environment that support private
sector to invest in RE, the RE manufacturing/localization in the Arab region will face a big
challenge. He also mentioned that each country in the Arab region has limited RE market,
so integration among them would be essential to achieve a progress in RE manufacturing
and RE targets.
o Dr. Anhar Hegazi (Deputy Executive Secretary, UN-ESCWA) mentioned that, it is
important to focus on feasible/reasonable RE technologies not only in electricity generation
but also in other applications. She also stated some key factors for effective RE
manufacturing and localization in the Arab region, such as market volume,
capabilities/potential and accumulated experience in the region, supportive environment,
and institutional & regulation frames.
Participants raised some comments through their evaluations; including: enhancing private
sector participation in RE manufacturing - making more publications and surveys on RE
manufacturing available - follow up the study on “Potential of Manufacturing RE Equipment
in the Arab Region” is being prepared by UN-ESCWA and IRENA; and measuring/evaluating
the results of the study - enhancing the integration and cooperation in the field of RE
manufacturing in the Arab region - making the presentations provided in EGM available for
all participants.
Based on the comments and discussions during the EGM, it could be concluded that RE
manufacturing and localization is very essential in increasing RE share in energy mix at
national and regional levels in the region. In this regard, the statement of MENAREC-6
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(Annex- A) highly focused on RE as a key pillar for achieving sustainable development in the
region. The statement pointed out many issues/recommendations, including the following:
o Recalling Paris Agreement and its recommendations regarding rapidly cutting emissions
on the global scale, MENAREC-6 agreed to accelerate deployment of RE to help in de-
carbonizing the energy sector and consequently reducing emissions.
o Through doubling RE in the global energy mix by 2030, it is expected to: increase the boost
global GDP by 1.1%, generate more than 24 million jobs globally, and to provide 50% of
emission reduction needed to limit temperature rise by 2oC (while EE can provide the
remainder).
o Given the high potential of RE in the MENA region, RE can highly contribute to securing
energy demand; achieving RE targets in GCC countries only can result in a cumulative
reduction of 2.5 billion barrels of oil demand between 2015 and 2030.
o The participants of MENAREC-6 provided a set of recommendations, among these: Speed
up the pace of diversification of energy resources and accelerating deployment of RE and
EE – Creating better enabling frameworks of small, medium and large RE projects in the
MENA region – Accelerating the mobilization of private and public RE financial resources
– Strengthening grid infrastructure and technical, regulatory and market frameworks to
promote RE export beyond the MENA region – Building a structured industrial approach
in the MENA region that can contribute to the development of the RE and EE and provide
new employment opportunities as well.
(5) Evaluation of EGM
The EGM was attended by more than 50 participants from the Arab countries, in addition to
representatives from regional & international organizations; 44 participants have been recorded
(see Annex-B). An evaluation questionnaire was distributed to assess the relevance, effectiveness
and impact of the meeting. A total of 28 participants responded to the questionnaire, out of which
89 per cent rated the overall quality of the EGM as good to excellent, and 79 per cent thought that
the EGM met its objectives to a satisfactory to great extent. A total of 71 per cent of participants
considered the preparation of the EGM as good to excellent.
The evaluation showed that the EGM highly reached its objectives in terms of: 1) Relevance
of participants expertise to the subject of the EGM, 2) Exchange of information and experience
among participants, 3) Providing an opportunity to establish new useful contacts, 4) Providing
useful inputs to complete the study and future work; as given in the below table. When asked about
the need for follow up to the result of the EGM, 78 per cent of respondents were positive.
(A) Overall quality of the EGM Poor (4%) Average
(7%)
Good (75%) Excellent
(14%)
(B)To what extent were the objectives of
the EGM met?
Not at all
(4%)
To some
extent
(18 %)
To a
satisfactory
extent(54 %)
To a great
extent
( 25%)
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(C)Preparation of the EGM Poor
(4 %)
Average
(25%)
Good
(46%)
Excellent
(25%)
D) Usefulness of the EGM for reaching its
objectives in terms of:
1) Relevance of participants expertise
to the subject of the EGM :
Poor
(0 %) Average
(38%)
Good
(42 %)
Excellent
(19%)
2) Exchange of information and
experience among participants
Poor
(0%) Average
(31%)
Good
(42 %)
Excellent
(27%)
3) Providing an opportunity to establish
new useful contacts
Poor
(0 %) Average
(23%)
Good
(46%)
Excellent
(31 %)
4) Providing useful input for future
work
Poor
(0%) Average
(35%)
Good
(52%)
Excellent
(13%)
(E) Rate the EGM in terms of
1) Clarity of presentations Poor
(0%) Average
(23%)
Good
(38%)
Excellent
(38%)
2) Organisational arrangements for and
during the EGM
Poor
(0%) Average
(23%)
Good
(46%)
Excellent
(31%)
(F) Follow-up action on the EGM Yes (78 %) No (22%)
II. Other Activities Undertaken by UN-ESCWA in MENAREC-6:
Since UN-ESCWA is a member in MENAREC’s “International Steering Committee”, it
participated in preparation of MENAREC-6, and undertook several activities during the meeting,
including the following:
(1) Opening Speech
Dr. Anhar Hegazi, UN-ESCWAm Deputy executive secretary for programme Support a.i,
delivered UN-ESCWA’s opening statement that focused on: importance of energy in economic
and social development –main indicators and challenges of energy sector during last years in the
region – main policies required to respond to SDGs, specially Goal 7, and importance of EE and
RE in achieving SDGs – Role of UN-ESCWA in transition to sustainable energy systems in the
region; by highlighting main activities of UN-ESCWA in this concern, including enhancing
regional cooperation to promote best practices in the field of EE and RE.
In fact Dr. Hegazi’s speech raised important messages, among them: Energy sector is facing
significant challenges hindering the potential to promote sustainable energy systems in the region
- States and governments is urged to develop strategies to improve and increase the potential of
energy access to the rural and remote areas in order to decrease poverty alleviation - Efforts should
be paid at the sectoral, national and regional levels in the region to benefit from the global plans
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and programs; in order to reach sustainable energy for all and to increase the proportion of RE in
the energy mix in the region - National, regional and international organizations are invited to unite
efforts and unify the visions for supporting the countries in the region in their efforts towards the
development of 2030 Agenda for SD.
(2) Participation in MENAREC-6 Sessions
UN-ESCWA staff substantively participated as key speakers and members of panels at the
MENAREC-6, as follow:
o Ms. Radia Sedaoui, (Chief of Energy Section/DSPD/ESCWA) provided the key
presentation in a session on “Socio-Economic and Environmental Benefits of Renewable
Energy”. Ms. Radia’s presentation started with setting the context of socio-economic and
environmental benefits of RE and over viewing the 2030 global agenda for sustainable
development, with focus on SDG 7; then it discussed the three pillars of United Nations
Secretary General Initiative on “Sustainable Energy For All”. The presentation provided
recent data related to energy situation (with focus on RE) and GHG emissions in the Arab
countries and compared with the global level. The presentation clearly discussed socio-
economic benefits of RE with focus on job creation, and provided some examples on
contribution of RE to improve living conditions in rural & remote areas in Arab countries.
At the end, Ms. Radia suggested some priority areas to improve implementation of RE
toward sustainable energy. In fact the presentation was well perceived by the audience and
it revealed important key messages; including: many countries in the region are not able to
provide adequate energy services for a significant portion of their population. This
aggravates the cycle of extreme poverty in the rural remote areas - Women and children
suffer the most from the limited access to energy services; health, safety, and environmental
problems usually associated with the use of inefficient solid fuels in households - Economic
diversification and job creation is a potential key benefit of investment in RE technologies
- Doubling the world’s renewable energy share requires concerted action, reinforcing
growth in Renewables with energy efficiency and universal access; the main priority areas
to promote RE in the region includes: 1) improve and ensure stability and certainty of the
institutional and regulatory frameworks, 2) put in place adequate financing tools and
measures, 3) expand private sector involvement, 4) upgrade grid infrastructure, 5) enhance
innovations, technology transfer, knowledge sharing, and capacity building to form skilled
work force, and importantly strong social support from the Public would be required.
o Mr. Mongi Bida (First Economic Affairs Officer/SDPD/ESCWA), participated “as a
panelist” in two panels; 1) In the first panel “Demand Management, Supply Diversification
and Energy Efficiency”, Mr. Bida provided an intervention on the theme of this panel
discussion; “Synergies between renewable energy and energy efficiency; Untapped
Potentials in Different Socio- Economic Sectors”. The intervention presented an overview
of the role that EE and RE can play in responding to the growing domestic energy needs in
the region. It also pointed out to the possible synergies between EE and RE, where EE can
enhance the share of RE in the domestic energy mix. The intervention presented some
sectorial applications where the EE and RE synergy can be very effective. The intervention
was concluded with a recommendation to make energy services, rather than energy
commodities, the focus of domestic energy markets since it would be the most effective way
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to rationalize the allocation of EE / energy resources (renewable and non-renewable) to
provide the required energy services. He also answered several questions from the
moderator and audience regarding EE policies in the Arab region 2) In the second panel
“DSM Strategies & Policy Measures: Uncertainties and Prospects”, Mr. Bida discussed
the benefits of EE, the main instrument of Demand Side Management, and its challenges &
barriers, particularly in the Arab region. He also presented some insights regarding the ways
to address these challenges. He concluded his presentation by recommending that EE
becomes a national strategic choice in Arab countries and that appropriate EE policy
instruments be put in place accordingly to address some of the EE opportunities that require
immediate attention & comprehensive national plans of actions (a list of such priority
actions was provided). He also answered several questions from the moderator and audience
regarding the topics covered by his presentation and their status in the Arab region
o Dr. Anhar Hegazi (UN-ESCWA, Deputy Executive Secretary for Programme Support a.i)
moderated the session on “Renewable Energy Policy & Legislations”. Dr. Anhar also
participated and contributed to the discussions of the KISR/IRENA expert discussions on
"Recent Development in RE Power Purchase Agreements/PPA" which included three panels
on: the MENA Renewable Energy Transition - Project Development: Promoting
Bankability - Enabling Conditions for RE Deployment & Integration. In addition Dr.
Hegazi addressed the conference closing session
o Mr. Salah Kandil (Economic Affairs Officer/SDPD/ESCWA) participated as a panelist in
a session on “Sustainable Envelop Buildings & Smart Cities Development” and he provided
a presentation on “Sustainable Transport is a Key Issue for Smart/sustainable Cities” that
focused on: Definition and Facts about Smart/Sustainable Cities - Importance of Sustainable
Transport in Sustainable City, with Focus on Arab Region - Link Between
Smart/Sustainable Cities and Sustainable Transport & EE through SDGs - Sustainable
Transport, EE and RE are at the Heart of Sustainable City Index - Challenges Against
Sustainable Cities and Sustainable Transport. At the end very crucial questions have been
posed for discussion, among these: How far are Arab cities from the sustainable city
approach? - To what extend are Arab cities meeting their duty towards their citizens,
environment, and economy? - Are the Arab countries ready for the transition to sustainable
transport within sustainable city vision?”, and to what extend? - Can we adopt an initiative
on “Sustainable transport within sustainable city in the Arab region”?. Finally it was
concluded that smart/sustainable solutions are crucial, but they need multi-directional
efforts, management, planning ,financing ….etc.; the task is not easy; but we have to move
forward; the first step is “evaluation of the current situation”
o In order to enrich the discussions, to exchange the experience among the different parties
and to increase ESCWA’s participation in the various sessions (panelists or speakers),
ESCWA invited and covered the cost of the following experts to participate in the
MENAREC-6: 1) Mr. Mohammed Dabbas, member of Escwa’s Energy committee and
Minister Advisor, Ministry of Energy & Mineral Resources, Jordan, 2) Mr. Hassan Abdalla
El Fragabi, President of SOLARMAN CO, Sudan, 3) Mr. Sami Marrouki, GM of ECO-Ser
Tunisia Industry, Tunisia, 4) Mr. Pierre Al Khouri, Director General, Lebanese Center for
Energy Conservation, LCEC, Lebanon.
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(3) Side Meetings
To enhance regional cooperation and to explore the areas of cooperation within 2016-2017
work program of ESCWA in the energy fields, ESCWA took advantage of the conference and
organized a set of meetings with regional and international stakeholders, as given below:
a) Meeting ESCWA-IRENA: The meeting discussed the progress achieved and next steps of
the Joint study ESCWA-IRENA on the “Potential of Local Manufacturing of RE Equipment
in the Arab Region”. It was agreed to study the areas of collaboration between ESCWA and
IRENA in RE Capacity Building.
b) Meeting ESCWA-MEDENEC: Two areas of collaboration were considered during the
meeting: 1) Launch a study/working paper on the role of the Super ESCOs in implementing
EE programs in the Arab Region: a working paper can be jointly drafted to introduce the
concept of Super ESCOs and the role they can play in up-scaling EE in the Arab region. A
concept note will later on be jointly drafted by both organizations (ESCWA and MEDENEC)
for a study on using super ESCOs in energy retrofitting of existing buildings in the region.
The concept note will be presented to seek external fund for conducting the study, 2) The
preparatory meeting to the COP22 in Morocco: MEDENEC will lead the organization for
the meeting which would involve the participation of ESCWA/SDPD, LAS and RECREE.
(4) Participation in the Exhibition
ESCWA participated in the international exhibition held in parallel with the MENAREC-6,
where ESCWA displayed and distributed selective documents/ pamphlets/ booklets related to RE,
EE, sustainable energy for all and climate change:
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Annex (A): Kuwait Declaration and Conference Outcome of the:
“6th Middle East and North Africa Renewable Energy Conference/ MENAREC 6”
(Kuwait; April 4 – 6, 2016)
“Renewable Innovations towards Sustainable Energy”
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Annex (B): List of participants in EGM on: “Potential Manufacturing of Renewable
Energy Equipment in the Arab Region”
Egypt
Mr. Adel Khalil Professor of Mechanical Power Engineering
Cairo University/Chair of Executive Committee
of RCREEE.
Cairo
Tel: + 20 235678264
Mob.: +20 1223555523
Email address: adelkhalil@ereci.eu
adelkhk@yahoo.com
France
Mr. El Habib El Andaloussi. Energy Department - Plan Bleu Nice Tel: + 33 04 92 38 71 30 Mob: + 33 6 60272236 Fax: + 33 04 92 38 71 31
E-mail: habib.elandaloussi@gmail.com
Jordan
Mr. Mohammed Abdel Fattah Mofleh
AlDabbas
Secretary General Assistant for Energy affairs
Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources
P.O Box 140027
Amman
Tel: + 962 6 580 30 60 Ext: 11814
Mob: + 962-777-422 642
Fax: + 962 6 5 865 714
E-mail: mohammed.dabbas@memr.gov.jo
Kuwait
Mr. Saad Al-Jandal Associate Research Scientist
Building and Energy Technologies Department
Environment and Urban Development Division
KISR
Kuwait
P.O. Box: 24885 Safat 13109 Kuwait
Tel: + 965 24989104
Mob: + 965 99680494
Fax: + 965 2 4989099
E-mail: sjandal@kisr.edu.kw, sjandal @ gmail.com
Kuwait Mr. Ziad D.M Al-Ghazawi Research Scientist Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research (KISR) Mob: + 96597293339 Kuwait
Mr. Yahya Naji Al Hadban Scientific Research Associate Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research (KISR) TEL: + 96524989251 Mob: + 96599069066 Fax: 9652489099 Kuwait E-mail: drabhadban@gmail.com
Mr. Ahmad Al Najadah Research Associate Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research (KISR) TEL: + 96597191688 Kuwait anajadah@kisr.edu.kw
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Kuwait (Cont’d) Mr. Mohamad Ahmad Al ghoul Senior Scientific Researcher Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research (KISR) Kuwait Mob: + 9659003321 Email: dr.alghoul@gmail.com
Mr. Salim Naiim Al Hajj Ali
Assistant Environmental Manager
The Kuwaiti Danish Dairy Company
Kuwait
Tel: + 9651888100 (Ext: 3273)
Mob: + 96594099139
Ms. Flavia Kannanaikal Varghese
Research Associate
Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research
(KISR)
Tel: + 96524956027
Mob: + 96555980820
Email: fvarghese@kisr.edu.kw
Mr. Chakka Malayath Jayasree
Research Associate
Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research
(KISR)
Kuwait
Tel: 21671234854
Email:jchekkamalaya@yahoo.co.uk
Mr. Samir Al kotob Engineering Advisor Arab Fund for Economic and Social Development Tel: + 9652459263 Mob: + 96566686900 Kuwait Email: skotob@Arabfund.org
Kuwait (Cont’d)
Mr. Bedanga Bordoloi
Engineering Advisor
Arab Fund for Economic and Social
Development
Kuwait
Tel: + 9652459263
Mob: + 96566686900
Email: skotob@Arabfund.org
Mr. Sajjad Hussein Siddiqui EHS Delivery Leader Equate Petrochemicals Tel: + 96523252897 Mob: + 96597230110 Email:siddiqsh@equate.com
Mr. Padmaraj P. Nambiar
EHOS Delivery Leader Engineer
Equate Petroleum
Kuwait
Tel:96591265429
Mob:96597265429
Email: nambiapp@equate.com
Mr. Gul Mohammad Shah
Senior Instruments Engineer
Kuwait Oil Company (KOC) 9758, Ahmadi-61008,K.O.C, Kuwait
Tel:96523823010
Mob:96566435201
Fax:96523983977
Email: gshah@kockw.com
Ms. Sana Alghareeb
Director of Energy Planning and
Environment
Ministry of Energy and Water
Kuwait
Tel:96525371640
Mob:96599833288
Fax:96525371631
Email: sanaalghareeb@mew.gov.kw
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Kuwait (Cont’d)
Mr. Brian Vibanholt
Environment Manager
The Kuwaiti Danish Dairy Company
(KDDC)
Kuwait,
Email: bov@vibenholt.com
Mr. Lasuo Ioldoji
HSQ Manager
The Kuwaiti Danish Dairy Company
(KDDC)
Kuwait
Email: lioldoji@kdd.com
Ms. Hannelore Graf
Chairman
German Business Council
Kuwait
Email: hannelore.graf@gbc-kuwait
Lebanon:
Mr. Walid AL Deghaili
(Electricity & Mechanics -
Thermodynamics)
Consultant in Energy (EE& RE)
Electricity, Environment, Economy.
Beirut
Tel: + 961 0 1 310 400
Mob: + 961 0 3 550 446
Email: w-deghaili@hotmail.com
Mr. Joseph El Assad
Advisor
Ministry of Energy and Water
Beirut, Lebanon
Tel: 9619600934
Mob: 96170221991
Fax: 9619600901
Email: joseph.al.assad@gmail.com
Lebanon (Cont’d)
Ms. Sorina Mortada Technical Consultant
LCEC
Beirut
TEL: +9611565108
E-mail: sorina.mortada@lcecp.org.lb
Mr. Najib Saab
General Secretary
Abu Dhabi Fund for Economic
Development (AFED)
Beirut, Lebanon
Tel: + 961 1-321800
Fax: + 961 1-321900
E-mail: nsaab@afedonline.org
Libya
Mr. Salah El Hangari
Researcher
Libyan Petroleum Institute (LPI)
Libya
Email: salah_alhengari@yahoo.co.uk
Qatar
Mr. Salem Zaoui
Technical Manager
Energy and Environment Engineering (3E)
Doha, Qatar
Tel: + 974 50456192
Email: salem.zaoui@engineering-3e.com
Sudan
Mr. Abdul Muneem Hassan Idriss Awad
El seed
Renewable Energy Department Manager
Ministry of Water Resources, Irrigation, and
Electricity
Khartoum, Sudan
Tel: 24918352484
Mob:249918257272
Email:a.abuhassan1996@gmail.com
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Sudan (Cont’d)
Mr. Hassan Abdalla El Fragabi General Manager Solarman Co. Khartoum, Sudan P.o.B: 11545 Khartoum Tel: + 249 183 269341/2 Fax: + 249 183 269343 Mob: +249 912 303 554 E-mail: hassan@solarmanco.com, farajabi@yahoo.com
Tunisia Mr. Kassem Arous Assistant General Manager Tunisian Company for Electricity and Gas Tunisia Tel: + 21671334366 Mob: + 21698966906 Fax: + 21671335031 Email: dga@steg.com.tu Mr. Sami Marrouki Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Enameled Technology Industry Tunisia Tel: 962 6 5819164 Fax: 21625520018 Email: s.marrouki@gnet.tu
Algeria Omar Babaz
Chief of Management Department
SKM,
Mob: + 0661883542
E-mail: babaz.omar@sktm.dz
USA
Mr. Ridah Sabouni
Executive Director
Energetics
USA
Email: rsabouni@energetics.com
IRENA
Mr. Mostafa Taoumi Regional Programme Officer, North Africa &
Middle East (MENA region) Country Support &
Partnerships Directorate (CSP)
IRENA Headquarters, Masdar city
P.O. Box 236
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Tel: +97124179069
Mob: +971506411587
E-mail: MTaoumi@irena.org
Email: mtaoumi@gmail.com
Ms. Jennifer Decesaro
Senior Programme Officer
International Renewable Energy Agency
(IRENA)
UAE,
TEL: +971 (0)2 417 9000
Mr. Chris Marshall
Technical Assistant and Service Advisor
International Renewable Energy Agency
(IRENA)
UAE
Email: cmarshall@irena.org
RCREEE
Mr. Ahmed Badr Chief Executive officer
Regional Center for Renewable Energy and
Energy Efficiency (RCREEE)
Phone: +20 100 175 4088
Email: Ahmed.Badr@rcreee.org
Mr. Maged K. Mahmoud
Technical Director
Regional Center Renewable
Energy and Energy Efficiency
Egypt
Mob: + 201 05269400
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RCREEE (Cont’d)
Ms. Inas Abou Khdeir Research Analyst Regional Center Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (RCREEE) Tel: + 201001931976 Mob: + 201001931976 Cairo, Egypt Email: inass.aboukhodier@rcree.org
Germany
Mr. Dimitrios Pontikakos
RE/EE Engineer
MACS Energy and Water.
Mob: + 4969943188 Frankfurt, Germany
ESCWA
Ms. Anhar Higazi Deputy Executive Secretary for Programme Support a.i. Sustainable Development Policies Division
Beirut, Lebanon Tel: + 9611987805 Fax: + 9611981526 Email: hegazi@un.org
Ms. Radia Sedaoui Chief, Energy Section Sustainable Development Policies Division Beirut, Lebanon P.o.B: 8575 – 11 Tel: + 961 1978527 Fax: + 9611981526 E-mail: elandaloussi@un.org
Mr. Mongi Bida First Economic Affair Officer, Energy section, Sustainable Development Policies Division
Beirut, Lebanon Tel: + 9611987526 Fax: + 9611981526 Email: bida@un.org
Mr. Salah Kandil
Economic Affairs Officer, Energy Section Sustainable Development Policies Division
Beirut, Lebanon
Tel: + 961 1 987562 Fax: + 9611981526
Email: kandil@un.org
Mr. Pierre El Khouri
ESCWA/Consultant Sustainable Development Policies Division
Beirut, Lebanon
Tel: + 9611565108
Mob: + 9613427283
Fax: + 961569102
Email: Pierre.khoury@lcecp.org.lb