As part of its commitment to strengthening national partnerships and supporting the goals of Saudi Vision 2030, Jouf University, in collaboration with King Abdullah City for Atomic and Renewable Energy, organized the Awareness and Communication Exhibition dedicated to the Fifth Initiative for Developing Human Capabilities in the Energy Sector. The exhibition reflects the University’s keenness to contribute to the development of national competencies and provide an educational and research environment aligned with the needs of the labor market in renewable and nuclear energy fields.

The Awareness and Communication event focuses on engaging with students of Saudi universities, raising their awareness, sharing knowledge about the roles of various entities within the energy ecosystem, and introducing them to future opportunities and career paths. The initiative aims to promote awareness of the national energy sector’s objectives among students, professionals, and educational and training institutions, in order to attract and develop the human resources required to sustain the Kingdom’s energy system.

The exhibition featured several informative booths, including those of King Abdullah City for Atomic and Renewable Energy, King Abdullah Petroleum Studies and Research Center, the Nuclear and Radiological Regulatory Commission, the Water and Electricity Regulatory Authority, the Saudi Energy Efficiency Center, and the Oil Demand Sustainability Program. These booths highlighted the importance of developing national human capacities in the energy sector and raising public awareness about the Kingdom’s future directions in this vital field, in line with sustainable development goals.

His Excellency Prof. Mohammed bin Abdullah Al-Shaya, President of Jouf University, emphasized that the University’s participation in this exhibition reflects its role in serving the community and enriching students’ knowledge. He noted that the University is keen to align its educational and research outcomes with vital national sectors, especially energy. He added that cooperation with King Abdullah City for Atomic and Renewable Energy opens broad horizons for students and faculty members to gain exposure to the latest scientific and technological developments, while also fostering strategic partnerships that enhance the University’s academic and research excellence. This, he affirmed, contributes to preparing national competencies capable of competing globally.

He further stressed that Jouf University will continue to adopt national initiatives and participate in scientific events and awareness exhibitions that support the Kingdom’s strategies in energy and sustainable development, expressing his pride in the fruitful partnerships achieved with leading national entities.

This initiative comes as part of the University’s efforts to achieve its strategic objectives of developing human capacities, strengthening research and innovation, and building effective institutional partnerships that contribute to supporting the national economy and fostering a creative, knowledge-based society.