Manama: The Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) participated in the inauguration of the Al-Ramli electricity transmission stations project in the Kingdom of Bahrain under the patronage of Bahrain's Deputy Prime Minister Sheikh Khalid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa. The SFD was represented by Director General of Arab Countries Operations Bandar bin Abdullah Al-Obaid. The project was funded through a $50 million Saudi grant provided through the SFD. The inauguration was attended by Bahrain's Minister of Electricity and Water Affairs Yasser bin Ibrahim Humidan and Saudi Ambassador to Bahrain Naif bin Bandar Al-Sudairi.

According to Saudi Press Agency, the project aims to strengthen electricity and water-services infrastructure in the Al-Ramli area through the construction of two electricity transmission stations with capacities of 220 and 66 kilovolts, in addition to cable extensions. The project supports the Al-Ramli residential development, which comprises 1,247 housing units, and contributes to advancing sustainable-development objectives.

The project reflects the strong relations and close development partnership between the SFD and the Kingdom of Bahrain. Since 1977, the SFD has contributed to financing more than 30 development projects and programs across vital sectors in Bahrain, including energy, transport, and social infrastructure.