Environment

The Saudi push to become a global actor in the mineral supply chain is driven by strategic domestic, regional, and international considerations.

For Oman, the transition to cleaner energy sources is both an imperative and a practical economic path to a more sustainable future.

AGSIW's ninth annual Petro Diplomacy conference examined how the Gulf Cooperation Council countries are managing the energy transition and expectations for the United Nations Climate Change Conference, COP28, in Dubai beginning in November.

A better understanding of the potential impact of AI and clouds on energy consumption will enable informed decisions today regarding investments in energy sources, ensuring adequate supplies to meet the energy needs of the future.

COP28 is expected to create momentum for the Gulf states to advance their climate action ambitions and climate policy implementation.

The UAE will need to find common ground to make COP28 a success because time and the Middle East’s remaining carbon budget are running out.

If Middle Eastern countries are to reduce carbon emissions and reach their net-zero targets, solar and wind energy must be scaled up to provide zero-carbon energy and displace natural gas.

International renewable energy certificates, which are increasingly popular in the Gulf, can help fuel the growth of the renewable energy industry as the world transitions away from fossil fuels.