Doha, November 10 (QNA) - Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation (KAHRAMAA) has won two awards at the GCC Power 2026 Conference and Exhibition in Muscat, Oman, recognizing its contributions to technical research and innovation in the electricity sector.
The corporation said it was honored for the highest research contribution, as well as the award for Best Paper.
The Best Paper award went to a research paper prepared by engineers Shaikha Al Nuaimi, Suha Al Sulaiti and Mohamed El Sayed.
HE KAHRAMAA President Abdulla Al Theyab said the achievements demonstrated the the corporation's high-level national expertise and engineering capabilities.
He added that the awards highlighted KAHRAMAA's commitment to supporting scientific research, encouraging innovation and developing solutions to improve the efficiency and reliability of Qatar's electricity network.
Qatar's technical and research papers during the conference covering a range of issues related to electricity network management and development. 
Topics included strategic planning and operational management of Qatar's electricity system during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, as well as an assessment of the impact of hosting the 2025 FIFA Arab Cup on electricity demand in the country.
Other papers examined power quality amid the growing contribution of renewable energy sources, the feasibility of integrating rooftop solar photovoltaic systems at distribution stations, and the use of real-time monitoring systems for electricity distribution networks.
The conference featured 20 exhibitors and 115 technical and scientific papers. It brought together more than 1,300 specialists, academics and industry professionals from across the region and beyond.
KAHRAMAA said its participation formed part of its ongoing efforts to develop national talent, promote research and innovation, and strengthen Qatar's position in the regional and international electricity sector. (QNA)