Publications

Renewables and Geopolitics in the Middle East

Emre Hatipoglu, Aisha Al-Sarihi, Brian Efird

The energy transition is fundamentally transforming geopolitics, with renewable energy and other decarbonization options reshaping existing energy markets, trade flows, and energy security strategies. What new opportunities and challenges await us? Will it pacify global energy relations or bring a…

Hatipoglu, Emre

Al-Sarihi, Aisha

Efird, Brian

Saudi Arabia Energy Transition in a Post-paris Agreement Era: An Analysis with a Multi-level Perspective Approach

Science Direct

Fateh Belaïd, Aisha Al-Sarihi

Energy Transition Amid Converging Global Energy Crises

Fateh Belaïd, Raed Al-Mestneer, Aisha Al-Sarihi

In this commentary, we provide a discussion of the factors that have led to the ongoing spike in natural gas prices. We then discuss the potential short- and long-term implications for the global energy transition and for users of natural…

Belaïd, Fateh

Al-Mestneer, Raed

Al-Sarihi, Aisha

Impacts of Global Climate Policies on Middle Eastern Oil Exporters: A Review of Economic Implications and Mitigation Strategies

Salaheddine Soummane, Aisha Al-Sarihi

Climate policies are tightening in an effort to curb carbon dioxide emissions. As a result, global oil demand may peak and gradually decline, causing oil prices to fall. A structural fall in oil prices may have serious implications for Middle…

Soummane, Salaheddine

Al-Sarihi, Aisha

Balancing Climate Mitigation and Energy Security Goals Amid Converging Global Energy Crises: The Role of Green Investments

Science Direct

Fateh Belaïd, Raed Al-Mestneer, Aisha Al-Sarihi

Renewable Energy Development in the Gulf Cooperation Council Countries: Status, Barriers, and Policy Options

MDPI

Noura Mansouri, Aisha Al-Sarihi

Energy Transition in Saudi Arabia: Key Initiatives and Challenges

IAEE

Fateh Belaïd, Aisha Al-Sarihi

Oman’s Second Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC)

Mari Luomi, Aisha Al-Sarihi

In July 2021, Oman submitted its second nationally determined contribution to the Paris Agreement on climate change (NDC). In the NDC, Oman pledges to reduce its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 7% relative to a business-as-usual (BAU) scenario by 2030.…

Luomi, Mari

Al-Sarihi, Aisha

A Saudi Perspective on COP26 and Current Initiatives

The Oxford Institute for Energy Studies

The 26th Conference of the 197 Parties (COP) who make up the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change will take place in Glasgow, Scotland, from 1 to 12 November 2021. Negotiations will be conducted in the shadow of the dire…

Noura Mansouri, Aisha Al-Sarihi

Oman’s Shift to a Post-Oil Economy

Springer

Oman’s economy has grown dramatically since 1970. Until recently, however, Oman’s economic progress has been largely driven by the wealth generated from oil export revenues. Despite historical attempts to diversify the economy away from oil, the state budget has remained…

Aisha Al-Sarihi

The Integration of Climate Action into Economic Development and Stimulus Measures: Policy Options for the G20

T20

Although an increasing number of studies project large economic costs of climate inaction, G20 nations still account for 78% of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and remain collectively not on track to meet their Paris Agreement commitments. Studies also show…

Aisha Al-Sarihi, Salaheddine Soummane, Helena Wright

Challenges and Opportunities for Climate Policy Integration in Oil-producing Countries: The Case of the UAE and Oman

Taylor & Francis Online

In the context of international climate change obligations, Gulf Arab states have introduced policies to integrate climate policies into economic development and planning, seeking to maximize clean development opportunities yet at the same time to minimize the threats to their…

Aisha Al-Sarihi