1 Oct. 2025：ECCJ held a Seminar on energy efficiency at University of Tabuk in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Implementation of the Energy Conservation Promotion Seminar (Residentialand Commercial Sector) in Saudi Arabia for Fiscal Year 2025
<Date > Wed, 1st October 2025, 10:00-14:15
<Location> Main Theater Room, University of Tabuk
<Participants> 115 faculty members and students, etc. from the Universityof Tabuk, approx. 20 people from the Government of Saudi Arabia (SEEC), Ambassador of Japan to Saudi Arabia, and Japanese government and business representatives
Established in 2010 as the leading organization for the national energy efficiency program in the Kingdom, SEEC has focused on the most energy-intensive sectors – industry, buildings, and land transportation. It has developed numerous key energy efficiency policies and carried out various public awareness initiatives, achieving significant progress over the years. This seminar wasorganized based on consultations with SEEC, with the aim of promoting awareness of energy conservation, which is considered one of the most critical issues in Saudi Arabia. It was held at a Saudi university to deepen the understanding of energy efficiency among students and faculty members.
The seminar began with a keynote speech by METI, followed by a presentation from the University of Tabuk introducing initiatives at its Net Zero Center. Representatives from both the Saudi and Japanese governments (SEEC andJETRO) then provided information on the importance of energy conservationand the need for frameworks to promote it. Additionally, two Japanese companies showcased their latest technologies and solutions, offering practical knowledge to encourage energy conservation actions.Prior to the start of the seminar, a total of 32 students, organized into six teams of 5 to 6 members each, participated in poster presentations to showcase their research. The seminar was a fully integrated event with active student participation, including a Dean’s Award presented to the top performer after the closing session.The seminar concluded successfully, reflecting strong and practical interestfrom students, as seen in their post-lecture questions. These included inquiries about which aspects of Japan’s long-term energy efficiency policies couldserve as a reference for Saudi Arabia, and how the technologies presented by Japanese companies might transform energy management practices in Saudi industries and buildings. With the support of the Japan Cooperation Center for the Middle East (JCCME), which has an office in Riyadh, Japanese companies operating in SaudiArabia were invited to attend the seminar. One company participated on-siteas an attendee. After the seminar, a networking session was held with university representatives, providing a valuable opportunity for information exchange. After the seminar, a survey was conducted among students and faculty members to gather suggestions for future topics. The responses reflected a wide range of interests, including keywords such as the integration of renewableenergy into smart grids, sustainable smart cities, the practical application ofAI in energy management, and active participation from private-sector companies.The seminar was covered by various media outlets, including the Saudi Press Agency, local news sources in Tabuk, the website of the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Tabuk, and posts on X (formerly Twitter).
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Japanese Ambassador to Saudi Arabia (second from right),
President of Tabuk University (center), and other officials.