Arab Energy Club Second Meeting of 2025
The Arab Energy Club is pleased to announce its Second Members’ Meeting of 2025, which will take place at the headquarters of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) in Masdar City, Abu Dhabi, on 12 December 2025.
This gathering will bring together members of the Arab Energy Club and a select group of distinguished guests from across the region and beyond to exchange views on this year’s central theme: “Energy Transitions and Market Realities in the MENA Region.”
Through a series of focused sessions, the meeting will explore the shifting dynamics of the regional and global energy landscape – from oil and gas market trends and investment priorities to renewable energy, critical minerals, and the emergence of carbon markets. The discussions will provide valuable insights into how MENA countries are navigating the complex path toward sustainable growth and diversification in an evolving energy system.
Agenda Highlights
Opening Session
Welcome Remarks: Dr Carole Nakhle, Secretary General, Arab Energy Club
Keynote Addresses:
Session 1: Oil, Gas and Petrochemicals Trends in the MENA Region
- Moderator: Mrs Dyala Sabbagh
- Presenter: Mr Youssef Salem, CFO, ADNOC Drilling
Session 2: Renewable Energy, Electrification and Storage Solutions
- Moderator: Dr Adnan Shihabeldin
- Presenter: Mr Amro Elshurafa, Executive Director, Utilities and Renewables Program, KAPSARC
Session 3: Critical Minerals and Green Industrialization
- Moderator: Mr Ahmed Badr, IRENA
- Presenters:
- Dr Abdulla Alabassi, Director, Energy and Environment Program, Derasat
- Mr Moustafa Bayoumi, Research Fellow at the Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy
Session 4: Beyond Pledges: The GCC’s Real-World Decarbonization Progress
- Moderator: Dr Manal Abdel-Samad
- Presenter: Dr Ms Li Chen Sim, Assistant Professor, Khalifa University
Message from Dr Carole Nakhle, Secretary General, Arab Energy Club
“As global and regional energy systems undergo profound transformation, the Arab Energy Club continues to provide a trusted platform for open dialogue and collaboration. Our upcoming meeting in Abu Dhabi will offer valuable insights into how the MENA region can balance energy security, economic growth, and sustainability in an increasingly complex world.
I look forward to welcoming our members and guests to engage in what promises to be a rich and forward-looking exchange of ideas shaping the region’s energy future.”
Participation
Attendance is by invitation only for Arab Energy Club members and selected guests.
