Lenah Hassaballah

Lenah Hassaballah is a television and digital journalist with 12 years of experience covering politics and business in the Arab region Lenah started her career in the US and Egypt as a field reporter covering hard hitting stories, then moved on to becoming a TV presenter and journalist in the UAE She is currently an editor at CNN Business Arabic leading a team of reporters to produce engaging, visual business stories

Session Overview

Thursday, 7 November

13:30

13:30 - 14:00

Collaborative governance and its impact on energy sector growth and innovation

Collaborative governance between energy companies, NGOs, and governments is essential for advancing the energy transition, fostering innovation, and addressing regulatory challenges. Organisations like the Global Methane Hub and IRENA are key in shaping policies and partnerships that drive sustainable growth in the energy sector while balancing economic stability, environmental goals, and social equity. This session will examine how such collaborations create effective regulatory frameworks, unlock market opportunities, and support a profitable energy transition.

Attendee insights:

Explore how partnerships across the energy sector are shaping regulations, fostering compliance, and opening markets to accelerate a sustainable and profitable energy transition.

Wednesday, 6 November

10:30

10:30 - 11:00

Energy AI Talk: The era of AI: advancing the UAE's 2031 vision for a sustainable future

The UAE’s "National Strategy for Artificial Intelligence 2031" outlines a vision to become a global leader in AI, targeting key sectors that will drive the country’s economic and social development. Central to this vision is the energy sector, which plays a pivotal role in achieving the UAE’s long-term economic and environmental objectives.

In the energy sector, AI is key to transforming operations and accelerating the transition to a more efficient, sustainable future. AI applications, such as smart grid management, predictive maintenance, and renewable energy forecasting, are helping the UAE optimise its energy resources while enhancing security and reducing environmental impact.

In this Energy AI Talk, Dr. Samuel and Dr. Qirong from MBZUAI, will explore how investing in talent, technology, and infrastructure is key to integrating AI into energy production, driving innovation, and achieving the UAE's AI 2031 vision and the country’s broader sustainability goals.