Ministry officials reported that Dr. Subaih Al-Mukhaizeem met with the injured Pakistani technician at Jahra Hospital where director Dr. Ahmed Khaja confirmed the worker remains stable and is receiving full medical attention. The technician contracted directly by the ministry sustained injuries while performing maintenance on an overhead power transmission line. Al-Mukhaizeem used the visit to underline that the safety of all personnel constitutes the ministry’s highest priority.
The minister highlighted the requirement for a secure working environment together with full adherence to the most stringent safety standards in every operation. He commended emergency teams technical staff and engineering crews for their prompt work in addressing grid damage and restoring continuity to the electrical network that serves the entire country. Al-Mukhaizeem called on every employee to observe all prevention procedures without exception during such high-risk tasks.
Undersecretary Dr. Adel Al-Zamel subsequently toured the hospital accompanied by Eng. Athari Al-Mohammad who directs overhead lines and underground cables maintenance along with several other ministry engineers. The medical team briefed the group that the patient’s condition had not changed and continued to be stable. Al-Zamel thanked the Ministry of Health as well as Jahra Hospital administrators medical doctors and nursing staff for their immediate response and professional standard of treatment.
The undersecretary expressed hopes for the technician’s rapid recovery and return to his responsibilities in the near term. The Ministry of Electricity Water and Renewable Energy has dealt with repeated transmission line disruptions throughout 2026. Ministry reports documented numerous overhead lines taken out of service in March and July after sustaining damage from external factors and technical issues.
Emergency crews responded each time by activating contingency plans to assess faults and restore supply to impacted residential districts and commercial zones across multiple governorates. Expatriate technicians including those from Pakistan form a substantial share of the skilled workforce that maintains the national grid’s extensive infrastructure. The ministry has issued repeated instructions on reinforced safety training and compliance to mitigate hazards inherent in line repair work.
Hospital staff updated the visiting delegation on the complete care regimen in place for the injured worker who is expected to remain under observation until cleared for release. Al-Zamel and his team concluded their review after verifying that all required support measures were active. The ministry continues to track the case while prioritizing both worker welfare and grid reliability.
