Arab Energy Club and Derasat Sign MoU to Strengthen Energy Research and Cooperation
As part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen regional partnerships and promote knowledge exchange, the Arab Energy Club (AEC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Bahrain Center for Strategic, International and Energy Studies (Derasat). The agreement was signed on December 12, 2025, on the sidelines of the AEC meeting in Abu Dhabi, held in cooperation with the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). The MoU was signed by Dr Carole Nakhle on behalf of the AEC and Mr Abdulla Mohamed Alahmed, CEO of Derasat, in the presence of H.E. Eng. Jassim Isa Al Shirawi, Secretary General of the International Energy Forum (IEF) and Derasat Trustee.
The agreement establishes a framework for joint research and sector analyses covering conventional and renewable energy, while promoting knowledge exchange and specialised training programmes to build the capabilities of young Arab energy professionals. Dr Nakhle welcomed the partnership, highlighting its potential to advance joint research initiatives and deepen dialogue on the future of energy in Arab countries. The MoU reflects the AEC’s continued commitment to fostering collaboration among energy experts and strengthening the regional knowledge ecosystem.
