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Eng. Ali Al Nemah, Vice President of Electricity Affairs at the Electricity and Water Authority (EWA), affirmed that the Authority's receipt of the Innovation in Artificial Intelligence and Internet of Things (IoT) Award for its Electricity and Water Networks Control Centre Project at the Bahrain Smart Cities Summit 2026 Awards reflects EWA's commitment to investing in advanced technologies and adopting smart solutions that contribute to the development of the electricity and water sector, while enhancing operational efficiency, service reliability, and sustainability.

He noted that the Electricity and Water Networks Control Centre Project represents a strategic step towards developing an advanced digital infrastructure that strengthens the readiness of the Kingdom's national networks and reinforces the Kingdom of Bahrain's position in adopting cutting-edge technologies to support critical infrastructure. He also commended the efforts of the project teams and partners whose contributions were instrumental in delivering this achievement through the implementation of the latest digital technologies, artificial intelligence, and Internet of Things (IoT) solutions to support the operation and management of the electricity and water networks.

The Electricity and Water Networks Control Centre is one of the Kingdom of Bahrain's flagship national digital infrastructure projects and among the most advanced control centres in the region. It serves as the operational hub for the Kingdom's electricity and water networks, enabling real-time monitoring and control of the transmission and distribution networks through a unified operating platform that operates around the clock.

The project features the implementation of Private LTE technology to support mission-critical communications, alongside the integration of artificial intelligence, Internet of Things (IoT), advanced operational analytics, and a Geo-Redundant Architecture. These capabilities enhance service continuity and strengthen the resilience and readiness of the national networks under various operating conditions. The project also supports sustainability objectives through the use of solar energy to meet part of the Control Centre's operational power requirements.