The Al-Attiyah Foundation

In the latest edition of the Al-Attiyah Foundation Podcast, we are joined by Dr Iman Nasseri, Senior Vice President for the Middle East and Asia at FGE NexantECA. In this role, he oversees energy market analysis, drawing on his extensive expertise in economics, modelling and energy systems to deliver strategic insights that support informed decision-making across the rapidly evolving energy sector...

In the latest edition of the Al-Attiyah Foundation Podcast, we are joined by Harry Tchilinguirian, Group Head of Research of the Onyx Capital Group. A prominent global oil markets analyst and commodities strategist, he is widely recognized as a leading expert in oil swap derivatives, price formation, and energy macroeconomics The questions addressed by Mr Tchilinguirian in the podcast include: Wha...

In the latest edition of the Al-Attiyah Foundation Podcast, we are joined by Dr Sara Vakhshouri, Founder and President of SVB Energy International, a strategic energy consulting firm with offices in Washington, D.C., and Dubai. Drawing on more than two decades of experience in the energy industry, Dr Vakhshouri also serves as an Adjunct Professor of Energy Security at The Institute of World Politi...

In this episode of the Al-Attiyah Foundation Podcast, we are joined by Raad Alkadiri, Senior Associate in the Energy Security and Climate Change Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS). An international country risk specialist, he has over 20 years of experience advising senior oil and gas industry executives and government leaders on long-term investment strategies, a...

In the role, she leads and co-ordinates the IEA’s work on energy sustainability, encompassing energy technology policy and climate change. She is also the Agency’s Chief Energy Modeller, and in this capacity co-leads the World Energy Outlook, the IEA’s flagship publication series. • How might current events influence the Middle East's long-term energy outlook and strategic role in global mark...

In this episode of the Al-Attiyah Foundation Podcast, we are joined by Roberta Boscolo, Climate and Energy Lead at the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO). Dr Boscolo has over twenty years of experience in climate services, focusing on the Water-Energy-Food nexus in Africa, South America, the Pacific, and Southeast Asia.  What does meteorology do for us, and why is it important? What is El Niñ...

In this episode of the Al-Attiyah Foundation Podcast, we are joined by Michael Wood, EY MENA Consulting Services Partner - Sustainability.  Mr Wood has over 18 years of experience in sustainability and climate-related disciplines. His expertise spans various areas, including decarbonisation, climate resilience, energy, natural capital, and financial services. He has worked extensively across secto...

In this episode of the Al-Attiyah Foundation Podcast, we are joined by Bradley Nordal, Chief Executive Officer of IUGO Technologies. IUGO is a next-generation AI virtual business partner that delivers voice and video activated support through wearable devices, designed specifically for today’s mobile and field-based workforce. In this podcast, we explore the following questions: What does “degener...

In this episode of the Al-Attiyah Foundation Podcast, we are joined by Dr. Mostefa Ouki, an independent energy consultant and Senior Research Fellow at the Oxford Institute for Energy Studies. With more than three decades of global experience, Dr. Ouki has led the development, execution, and management of complex techno-economic projects across the gas and energy sectors worldwide. In this podcast...

In this episode of the Al-Attiyah Foundation Podcast, we are joined by Geoffroy Hureau, General Secretary of CEDIGAZ. An international association dedicated to natural gas information, CEDIGAZ has been the industry's reference provider of fundamental gas data since its creation in 1961. Mr Hureau's fields of expertise include upstream oil and gas economy and worldwide hydrocarbon reserve...

In this episode of the Al-Attiyah Foundation Podcast, we are joined by Aditya Saraswat, Research Director at Rystad Energy. Mr Saraswat has over 12 years' experience in oil and gas operational and business analysis. He holds a master’s degree in Petroleum Engineering from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology and a Bachelor’s degree in petroleum engineering from the Indian Instit...

In this episode of the Al-Attiyah Foundation Podcast, we are joined by Patricia Roberts, an independent LNG consultant who advises clients on large-scale LNG infrastructure projects. A former manager at Shell, Ms. Roberts brings extensive expertise in strategic business planning, commercial strategy, contract negotiation, economic and market analysis, regulatory assessments, and project developmen...

In this episode of the Al-Attiyah Foundation Podcast, we are joined by Aldo Flores-Quiroga, a senior expert in energy policy, foreign affairs, and strategic consulting with over 25 years of experience. He has led major transformation initiatives in Mexico’s energy sector and in international energy dialogue, and has played a key role in high-level global negotiations. In this podcast, the followin...

In this episode of the Al-Attiyah Foundation Podcast, we are joined by Xi Nan, Partner at Rystad Energy. Rystad Energy is an independent research and intelligence company that equips clients with data, insights, and analysis to support better decision-making across global energy markets. Xi Nan’s work spans commodity trading, LNG market entry strategies, and the economics of LNG supply, with a par...

In this episode of the Al-Attiyah Foundation Podcast, we are joined by Harshit Agrawal, a Senior Gas Specialist at the World Bank. In the role Mr Agrawal manages the Global Gas Flaring Reduction Partnership’s technical program, which includes assisting governments with their gas flaring monetisation efforts, developing country-specific flaring reduction programs, managing and monitoring global gas...

In this episode of the Al-Attiyah Foundation Podcast, we are joined by Michael Wood, EY MENA Consulting Services Partner - Sustainability.  Mr Wood has over 18 years of experience in sustainability and climate-related disciplines. His expertise spans various areas, including decarbonisation, climate resilience, energy, natural capital, and financial services. He has worked extensively across secto...

In this episode of the Al-Attiyah Foundation Podcast, we are joined by Julian Pouget, President Middle-East & North Africa, Exploration & Production for TotalEnergies. Prior to this, Mr Pouget held the position of Senior Vice President Asia Pacific for Exploration & Production and Renewables, where he oversaw the oil and gas assets of the company as well as the development of renewable...

In this episode of the Al-Attiyah Foundation Podcast, we are joined by Dr. Omar Al-Ubaydli, Director of Research at the Bahrain Center for Strategic, International and Energy Studies (Derasat) and an affiliated Associate Professor of Economics at George Mason University. Dr. Al-Ubaydli is a specialist in political economy, behavioural economics, the economics of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC),...

In this episode of the Al-Attiyah Foundation Podcast, we are joined by Roberta Boscolo, Climate and Energy Lead at the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO). Dr. Boscolo has over twenty years of experience in climate services, focusing on the Water-Energy-Food nexus in regions including Africa, South America, the Pacific, and Southeast Asia. She develops weather, water, and climate services to s...

In this episode of the Al-Attiyah Foundation podcast, we are joined by Francesca Milani, Commercial Sustainability Manager at ClimatePartner.  Founded in 2006 in Germany, ClimatePartner has established itself as a key player in the field of climate action, offering comprehensive solutions for businesses aiming to embrace sustainability. With more than 500 employees operating in several countries,...

In this episode of the Al-Attiyah Foundation podcast, we are joined by Michele De Capitani. Mr De Capitani is a partner at Una Terra Early Growth Fund. Before joining the firm in 2024, he was CFO and sustainability officer at SACE (Italian Export Credit Agency).  Since 2021, Una Terra Early Growth Fund, a Swiss-based early-growth fund with assets of $200 million, has been investing in market-ready...

In this episode of the Al-Attiyah Foundation podcast, we are joined by Alexandra Soezer. Ms Soezer is the Director of the Climate Action Centre of Excellence (CACE) in Doha, Qatar. In the role, she focuses on advancing the goals of the Paris Agreement through international cooperation and innovative carbon market mechanisms. Previously, she worked at the United Nations Development Program’s for 15...

In this episode of the Al-Attiyah Foundation podcast, we are joined by Michael Finch. Mr Finch is Head of Strategic Initiatives at Benchmark Mineral Intelligence,a Price Reporting Agency (PRA) and market intelligence provider, specialising in the critical minerals supply chains central to lithium-ion batteries and electric vehicles (EVs) In this podcast the following questions are answered: • Is t...

In this episode of the Al-Attiyah Foundation podcast, we are joined by renewable energy luminary Frank Wouters. Mr Wouters is renowned for spearheading initiatives, from small-scale PV solar electrification in Uganda to strategic investments in groundbreaking projects like the London Array and Shams Concentrated Solar Plant. A green hydrogen evangelist, he has earned accolades as the runner-up &ap...

In this episode of the Al-Attiyah Foundation podcast, we are joined by Virginie Collombier. Ms Collombier is Professor of Practice and Scientific Coordinator of the Mediterranean Platform at the Luiss Guido Carli University in Rome. Her research focuses on the social and political dynamics of Libya and the MENA region, particularly state–society relations, power structures, and the interaction bet...