The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has announced plans to pursue Renewable Energy in an effort to reduce its dependence on fossil fuels and to contribute to a clean environment. The Establishment of King Abdullah City for Atomic & Renewable Energy (KA-CARE) as well as the largest 3-stage Reverse Osmosis Photovoltaic Powered Desalination Project in the Kingdom are a sign of the oil-rich nation’s commitment to invest in Renewable Energy. To contribute to these efforts, the Center of Research Excellence in Renewable Energy (CoRE-RE) at King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals will be organizing the 1st International Saudi Arabian Renewable Energy Conference & Exhibition. (SAREC&E). The conference will provide an excellent opportunity for knowledge exchange and discussions for participants from academic and industrial sectors. SAREC&E will cover a wide range of topics related to Renewable Energy research, technology development and technology transfer by international experts. The international exhibition will provide the greatest opportunity for international and national companies in the area of Renewable Energy to showcase their leading – edge technologies and to establish partnerships.