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Saudi Arabia's electricity TSO National Grid SA has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Swiss electricity and distribution technology provider Pfisterer to develop the power transmission sector in the country.
As part of that, the two companies are to work together for the development of Saudi Arabia's role of “hub for ultra-high voltage industries in the Middle East”, Saudi Electricity Company said.
Moreover, the agreement is aimed at “building a strategic partnership with international companies and [at] encouraging them to construct factories in the Kingdom” the statement said.
As part of the plan, a a training centre specialized in installation and maintenance of connectors and endings of the ultra-high voltage was opened for the first time in Saudi Arabia.
It will focus on training and developing engineers and technicians of the National Grid Company SA and employees of contractors on installation and maintenance of connectors.