On February 3, 2026, The Electrical Engineering Department, in collaboration with the EE Club at King Fahd University for Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM), successfully hosted a panel discussion titled “EV Charging in KSA: Progress and Outlook for Smart Energy Systems.”

The session brought together experts from industry and academia to discuss the rapid growth of EV charging in Saudi Arabia and the key steps needed to support smart and reliable energy systems in line with Saudi Vision 2030. The discussion covered key topics including grid integration, infrastructure design, fleet logistics, and energy economics, with valuable insights shared through real-world experience and active audience engagement.

We were honored to welcome our distinguished panelists:

• Eng. Ammar Hammad - Managing Director, Vista Automation
• Eng. Fadi Al Shaikh - General Manager, Volt Charge
• Dr. Alaa Khamis - Associate Professor, ISE Department
• Moderated by: Dr. Ahmed S. Alahmed - Assistant Professor, EE Department

Thanks our speakers, moderator, and all attendees for making this event engaging and impactful. We look forward to hosting more knowledge-sharing sessions that support Saudi Arabia’s journey toward sustainable mobility and smart energy systems.

The following are the highlights of the event: