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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