Naser Al Hajri

Naser Al Hajri is responsible for managing Mubadala Energy’s corporate operations. He brings with him over 27 years of leadership experience gained in diverse technical, operational and strategic roles across the energy sector. Naser joined Mubadala Energy in 2011 and has held various positions from Asset Manager, Bahrain and Head of UAE Gas managing the shareholder interests in Dolphin Energy to most recently SVP Operations for the Middle East and Central Asia region. Prior to Mubadala Energy, he worked for the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) where he was responsible for offshore and onshore assets operation and plant reliability. In his current role, Naser leads all aspects of corporate operations, ensuring support services are strategically aligned to business goals to deliver high impact projects in an efficient and streamlined way. Naser holds a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Colorado at Denver, USA. Board Assignments: Board member at Dolphin Energy.

Session Overview

Wednesday, 5 November

10:40

Emerging Economies ICC Hall B 10:40 - 11:20

How can oil-producing emerging economies be incentivised to diversify in a low-carbon world?

Oil price volatility creates an urgent diversification imperative for emerging economies. These nations must reduce revenue concentration, attract sustainable investment, and align with the global shift toward multilateral climate and trade frameworks. While multilateral initiatives like the Just Energy Transition Partnerships (JETPs) aim to support this shift, their effectiveness in oil-exporting economies remains uncertain, especially for countries where energy revenues underpin national budgets. Rather than abandoning their energy base, these economies must channel existing revenues into future-facing sectors and resilient infrastructure. Meaningful diversification requires global frameworks that enable low-carbon industrial growth while providing governments sufficient policy space to build economic resilience. Success hinges on regional trade integration, green industrial strategy, and financial tools that reflect national realities. With the right mix of incentives, finance, and autonomy, these economies can diversify more decisively and remain competitive in a changing energy system.

Attendee insights:

Explore how oil-exporting emerging economies can be incentivised to diversify through multilateral trade frameworks, unlocking investment and policy flexibility tailored to their economic needs and energy realities.

Thursday, 7 November

13:45

Voices of Tomorrow Conference Room A Part A 13:45 - 14:00

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AI as a strategic ally for future leaders in achieving climate goals

The incorporation of AI into sustainability strategies offers both significant opportunities and complex challenges. Growing energy demand raises concerns about consumption, underscoring the need for energy-efficient AI models and solutions that can support sustainable practices while ensuring resource availability. In response to these changes, young professionals will need to acquire key skills, including expertise in artificial intelligence, data analytics, renewable energy technologies, and a solid grasp of sustainability practices, as well as the ethical challenges of implementing AI across organisations.

Attendees Insights:

In this Leadership Perspective, we will delve into AI's dual role as an enabler of sustainable innovation and a source of ethical dilemmas and the role of future leaders in this technology development, as well as further essential skills.