Kuwait establishes a committee for the examination of potential changes in electricity and water pricing structures.
Minister of Electricity, Water, and Renewable Energy, Dr. Subaih Al-Mukhaizeem, has announced the formation of a committee to review and propose new electricity and water tariffs. The committee, chaired by the Undersecretary of the Ministry of Electricity, will consist of ten members, including representatives from various government entities.
The committee's primary task is to prepare a comprehensive study to calculate proposed tariffs for electricity and water, taking into account differentiated rates for peak usage periods. The study must prioritize all consumption sectors and outline an effective implementation mechanism. The committee may collaborate with specialized consulting firms as required.
The committee will convene at the Ministry's headquarters, with meetings valid only if a quorum is present (at least half the members plus one). The committee has been granted the authority to communicate with any internal ministry unit to fulfill its duties and expects prompt data and reports from all departments. External expertise may be sought as necessary.
Decisions will be made by an absolute majority, with the chair holding the tie-breaking vote. The committee has a three-month mandate from May 12, 2025, to complete its work and submit a final report for ministerial approval.
The committee members include:
- Adel Al-Zamil (Undersecretary of the Ministry of Electricity - Chairman)
- Ruqayyah Sharar (Representative from Fatwa and Legislation - Vice Chair)
- Director of Engineering Programs - Power Plants (Member)
- Ahmed Al-Awadhi (Scientific Research - Member)
- Ahmed Al-Omran (Ministry of Finance - Member)
- Wadha Al-Qahtani (Ministry of Finance - Member)
- Khaled Al-Khalil (Ministry of Commerce and Industry - Member)
- Mohammed Al-Otaibi (Electricity Customer Services - Member)
- Saad Al-Rashidi (Financial Affairs, Electricity - Member)
- Wadha Al-Hajri (Office of the Minister of Electricity - Member)
While no specific details about Decision No. 103/2025 could be found in the available search results, the committee's formation indicates an ongoing effort to address electricity and water tariffs in the region.
The committee, consisting of members like Ahmed Al-Omran from the Ministry of Finance and Wadha Al-Qahtani also from the Ministry of Finance, will collaborate on a comprehensive study of electricity and water tariffs in the industry, considering peak usage periods and various consumption sectors. This study may involve seeking external expertise when necessary, with a focus on an effective implementation mechanism.
