October 26, Manama (BNA): The Deputy Prime Minister, Shaikh Khalid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, visited the Electricity and Water Authority’s (EWA) Control Center in Hidd to examine the Authority’s performance outcomes for the May–September summer of 2025.
Deputy Prime Minister visits EWA Control Centre
Yasser bin Ibrahim Humaidan, Minister of Electricity and Water Affairs; Kamal bin Ahmed Mohammed, President of EWA; and several other high-ranking officials welcomed the Deputy Prime Minister upon his arrival.
Shaikh Khalid bin Abdullah was briefed on EWA’s successful performance outcomes during the visit, which demonstrate the Authority’s dedication to upholding high standards of operational readiness and dependability through early planning, well-coordinated teamwork, and the use of intelligent digital technologies for control and monitoring.
His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, King of the Kingdom of Bahrain, may God protect him, and His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, may God protect him, have directed Bahrain to improve the quality and efficiency of government services in support of the Kingdom’s overall development and in accordance with the aspirations of its citizens. The Deputy Prime Minister confirmed that Bahrain’s ongoing progress in modernizing and developing its infrastructure reflects these goals.
He pointed out that national efforts and a government strategy centered on investing in cutting-edge technologies to guarantee the continuity, efficiency, and dependability of services while making the best use of available resources are responsible for the advancements made in several important sectors, most notably electricity and water.
Shaikh Khalid bin Abdullah emphasized that water and electricity are vital industries that serve as the foundation of Bahrain’s development, pointing out that the availability of services in every area is a reflection of efficient planning and the operational system’s capacity to accommodate the Kingdom’s expanding urbanization and population. He went on to say that these initiatives promote sustainable growth and create a solid basis for future prosperity.
The Deputy Prime Minister thanked Kamal bin Ahmed Mohammed and the whole Electricity and Water Authority staff for their commitment and expertise in overseeing this crucial industry. According to him, the encouraging outcomes demonstrate the spirit of “Team Bahrain” as well as the dedication and accountability of national cadres in providing services that are both sustainable and of high quality.
Kamal bin Ahmed Mohammed, for his part, conveyed his gratitude and appreciation to Prime Minister and Crown Prince His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa for the government’s ongoing support of the Authority, which has allowed it to achieve impressive operational results this year.
Additionally, he expressed gratitude to the Deputy Prime Minister for his visit to the Control Center, pointing out that it was a reflection of the Deputy Prime Minister’s chaired Ministerial Committee for Development Projects and Infrastructure’s focus on the Authority’s strategic initiatives and performance. He went on to say that the visit inspires all staff members to keep up their hard work in order to advance Bahrain’s water and energy infrastructure and guarantee the sustainability and caliber of services in compliance with the strictest operating guidelines.
According to EWA’s summer performance figures, there were 40.5% fewer instances of power outages than the previous year, with internal connections accounting for the majority of these occurrences. In less than an hour, the Authority restored power to 90% of the impacted cases, demonstrating the preparedness and quick thinking of its workers.
Significant progress was also shown in internationally recognized performance metrics, with a 58.3% decrease in network outages and a 57.5% decrease in outage length when compared to the same period previous year.
The robustness and dependability of Bahrain’s electrical networks, as well as the success of the Authority’s pre-summer preventive maintenance programs that guarantee complete readiness, are demonstrated by the fact that they are the lowest numbers in the previous five years.
The network’s ability to satisfy the increasing demand throughout the summer months was confirmed when the overall generation capacity reached 5,044 megawatts, while the peak power load hit 4,017 megawatts, a rise of 117 megawatts, or a 3% yearly growth.
In addition, the Authority saw fewer complaints of water supply problems than in previous summers and was able to resolve reported cases in less than six hours, proving the efficiency of its network management and the precision of water distribution and reallocation from various sources to improve supply in every area.
In terms of customer experience, EWA‘s redesign of over 27 services resulted in a 12% drop in contact center calls and a 7% increase in the use of digital channels. Along with creating a unified digital site to improve online service utilization, the Authority also unveiled an AI-powered outage management system to better field operations and speed up power restoration.
