As the capital city of Saudi Arabia, Riyadh is pushing the boundaries in the energy sector by integrating smart grid technologies. . “Smart grid technologies are a cornerstone of the global energy transition,” Al-Qahtani said. ” The assistant minister explained that, in line with Saudi Vision. . Saudi Arabia hosted the 13th Saudi Smart Grid Conference (SASG 2025) in Riyadh from December 15 to 17 under the theme Innovation Today for a Sustainable Tomorrow, according to the Saudi Press Agency. Riyadh's Smart Grid employs real-time. . Saudi Arabia is redefining its future through ambitious giga-projects like NEOM, Qiddiya, and the Red Sea Project, alongside urban developments in Riyadh. These initiatives, part of Vision 2030, aim to diversify the economy and establish the Kingdom as a global hub for innovation and. . SASG 2024 was held 13-15 December 2024, at the Ritz-Carlton in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.