The reason for the power outage during the Neom vs. Al-Khaleej match and the company's official response
Last night, Prince Mohammed bin Fahd Stadium in Dammam witnessed a surprising incident that left fans in attendance and viewers watching on television breathless during the exciting match between Neom andAl-Khaleej. In an unexpected moment, the stadium floodlights went out, plunging the pitch and stands into complete darkness. This caused temporary confusion among the players, coaching staff, and fans, and raised numerous questions about the cause of this technical malfunction at such a crucial point in the game.
Official statement from the Saudi Electricity Company
In a swift response to dispel any doubts, the Saudi Electricity Company a statement clarifying the technical circumstances of the incident. The company confirmed that the outage was not due to a shortage in supply, but rather a momentary fault in an underground cable that is part of the electrical grid supplying the sports stadium. This unforeseen technical malfunction resulted in a limited and temporary interruption of service to the stadium facilities.
In its statement, the company highlighted the efficiency of its smart protection and operating systems, which responded immediately to the emergency. The outage was addressed and power restored automatically and seamlessly within a record time of less than three minutes, reflecting the high level of preparedness of the technical teams and the advanced systems used in managing and operating the Kingdom's electrical networks, thus ensuring the continuity of major sporting events.
The importance of Prince Mohammed bin Fahd Stadium and the sports scene
This event comes at a time when Saudi stadiums are witnessing remarkable development and unprecedented attention to sports infrastructure. Prince Mohammed bin Fahd Stadium in Dammam is one of the most prominent sporting landmarks in the Eastern Province, having hosted numerous important local and international tournaments over the decades. Matches held there, especially those involving popular teams like Al-Khaleej or ambitious sports projects like NEOM FC, hold particular significance in the current Saudi sporting landscape.
Commitment to global standards and transparency
The Saudi Electricity Company concluded its statement by offering a formal apology to the public and the sports community for this unforeseen power outage, emphasizing its ongoing commitment to ensuring uninterrupted service with the highest levels of reliability. The company also affirmed that it has taken all necessary technical and preventative measures to enhance network reliability at vital and sports facilities, aiming to minimize the recurrence of such incidents in the future, in line with the comprehensive development the Kingdom is witnessing in the sports and energy sectors.
