Khaled Fouda, Governor of South Sinai, has recently met with Schneider Electric officials, a leading digital energy management and automation company, Invest-Gate reports.

The meeting, led by Sebastien Riez, Cluster President of Schneider Electric for Northeast Africa and the Levant, aimed to strengthen collaboration in the clean energy sector.

Moreover, both parties discussed vital projects to expand electricity supply, water extraction, and establishing solar-powered agricultural farms in Bedouin communities. Schneider Electric expressed its commitment to community development.

Khaled Metwally, Advisor to the Governor for International Relations, Mona Samir – Director of Strategic Business and Governmental Affairs at Schneider Electric, and Asmaa El Shiemy – Executive Assistant to Cluster President, were present during the meeting.

Furthermore, the proposals discussed included establishing a training center for technology and solar energy solutions in the new Sharm El Sheikh city center. The partnership between Schneider Electric and South Sinai Governorate, spanning seven years, has successfully implemented projects promoting sustainability, climate change mitigation, and carbon emission reduction.

Fouda emphasized the province’s focus on green transformation and clean energy, particularly with Sharm El Sheikh’s transition to Egypt’s first green city.

Meanwhile, Riez stated, “Our collaboration with South Sinai is an exemplary model of our successful partnership with the Egyptian government. We take pride in projects contributing to sustainable development and transforming Sharm El Sheikh into Egypt’s first green city.”