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Gulf Intelligence is a Dubai-based Energy Markets Publisher that offers Think Tank Consultancy services to partners engaged across the full value-chain of the Middle East Energy Sector. GI leverages its unparalleled last mile of connectivity in the Gulf region to facilitate critical knowledge exchange and intimate networking between National and International stakeholders tasked with leading the commercial development and advancement of the East of Suez physical energy markets.
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AI Arabia Center of Excellence Dialogues | Roundtable Podcast 5 "Part B"
2d ago00:33:05Tap to summarizeAI Arabia Center of Excellence Dialogues | Roundtable Podcast 5 "Part B"In Part B of The AI Arabia Dialogues Podcast Series, leading experts from technology, banking, sustainability, cybersecurity, and digital transformation continue the conversation on how nations and enterprises can leverage AI infrastructure, data economies, and digital ecosystems to strengthen competitiveness in the age of artificial intelligence.Featured Speakers:• Panos Tsiakis, Partner, Infosys Consulting• Zainab Alamin زينب الأمين, Vice President of National Digital Transformation, Microsoft Saudi Arabia• Jay Sadiq, Founder & CEO, FortyGuard• Xi Liang, Head of Artificial Intelligence, Mashreq• Dr. Mohammed Al-Surf, Managing Director, Tilad Sustainability Co. & Tilad Institute; Founder & CEO, Saudi Green Building Alliance (SGBA)As Saudi Arabia accelerates its Vision 2030 transformation, conversations around trusted AI ecosystems, digital infrastructure, sustainability, and innovation-driven growth have never been more important.
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PODCAST: Daily Energy Markets - May 20th
2d ago00:32:54Tap to summarizeIs China emerging as the key power broker in the Middle East conflict? Today’s Daily Energy Markets Podcast explored Beijing’s growing diplomatic leverage, fragile Gulf ceasefire efforts, and why oil traders remain surprisingly calm with Brent above $110. Andrei Covatariu said China is positioning itself as a global mediator, James Lear highlighted a “fair value” oil market despite volatility, while Giacomo Prandelli argued China is gaining leverage over both US LNG and Russian gas supplies.
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AI Arabia Center of Excellence Dialogues | Roundtable Podcast 5 "Part A"
3d ago00:28:01Tap to summarizeAI Arabia Center of Excellence Dialogues | Roundtable Podcast 5 "Part A"𝙃𝙤𝙬 𝘾𝙖𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝘿𝙖𝙩𝙖 𝙀𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙤𝙢𝙮 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝘿𝙞𝙜𝙞𝙩𝙖𝙡 𝙄𝙣𝙛𝙧𝙖𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙪𝙘𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚 𝘿𝙧𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙂𝙡𝙤𝙗𝙖𝙡 𝘾𝙤𝙢𝙥𝙚𝙩𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝘼𝙄 𝙀𝙧𝙖?In this episode of The AI Arabia Dialogues Podcast Series, leading voices from technology, banking, sustainability, cybersecurity, consulting, and digital transformation explore how nations and enterprises can leverage data economies, AI infrastructure, and digital ecosystems to strengthen competitiveness in the age of artificial intelligence.Featured Speakers:Panos Tsiakis, Partner, Infosys ConsultingZainab Alamin زينب الأمين, Vice President of National Digital Transformation, Microsoft Saudi ArabiaJay Sadiq, Founder & CEO, FortyGuardXi Liang, Head of Artificial Intelligence, MashreqDr. Mohammed Al-Surf, Managing Director, Tilad Sustainability Co & Tilad Institute; Founder & CEO, Saudi Green Building Alliance
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PODCAST: Daily Energy Markets - May 19th
3d ago00:35:03Tap to summarizeToday’s Daily Energy Markets Podcast explored an oil market trapped between diplomacy and disruption, as fears over the Strait of Hormuz, inflation and tightening global supplies kept traders on edge. China strategist Liao Na said the Trump-Xi summit was “damage control” rather than détente, while Gulf analyst Yesar Al-Maleki warned the region cannot afford renewed conflict with Iran. Algeria’s Choeib Boutamine cautioned that today’s oil revenue gains could quickly translate into higher inflation and import costs worldwide.
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PODCAST: Daily Energy Markets - May 18th
4d ago00:34:41Tap to summarizeAs Brent climbed above $111 and fears over Hormuz disruption intensified, today’s Daily Energy Markets Podcast questioned why oil still isn’t pricing a full-scale supply shock. Omar Najia argued weakening demand, rising inflation and bloated storage point to lower prices ahead. Laury Haytayan warned Middle East “ceasefires” are largely symbolic. Mukesh Sahdev highlighted looming US gasoline shortages as the pressure point that could eventually force a geopolitical breakthrough.
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PODCAST: Daily Energy Markets - May 14th
1w ago00:30:39Tap to summarizeToday’s Daily Energy Markets Podcast examined the growing disconnect between record-breaking equity markets and mounting energy market risks linked to the Strait of Hormuz crisis. Toby Copson warned volatility is becoming entrenched as traders brace for prolonged disruption. Peter McGuire highlighted rising US inflation and bond yields as major threats to markets, while David Elward warned accelerating demand destruction and shrinking fuel inventories are masking the scale of the global energy crisis.
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PODCAST: Daily Energy Markets - May 13th
1w ago00:33:04Tap to summarizeToday’s Daily Energy Markets Podcast exposed how the Hormuz crisis is accelerating a global scramble for energy security, supply diversification, and geopolitical leverage. Sara Akbar warned Gulf states would never accept Iran becoming the “gatekeeper” of the Strait of Hormuz, arguing the region may prefer renewed conflict over surrendering energy security. James McCallum said the world is entering a “less deferential” era of energy politics, while Anne-Sophie Corbeau revealed China has imported zero US LNG cargoes since February despite the escalating crisis.
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AI Arabia Center of Excellence Dialogues | Roundtable Podcast 4 "Part B"
1w ago00:33:27Tap to summarizeAI Arabia Center of Excellence Dialogues | Roundtable Podcast 4 – Part BIn Part B of The AI Arabia Dialogues Podcast Series, industry leaders and technology experts continue the conversation on how nations can accelerate AI adoption through scalable infrastructure, compute capacity, and cross-sector collaboration.The discussion explores the growing demand for AI-ready energy systems, sovereign AI strategies, investment in digital infrastructure, and the role of innovation ecosystems in supporting long-term economic transformation. Speakers also examine how governments, enterprises, and technology providers can work together to ensure AI deployment is sustainable, secure, and commercially impactful.Featured Speakers:Zainab Al Amin, Vice President of National Digital Transformation, Microsoft Saudi ArabiaOmar AlSheikh, Country Head & Senior Director, KSA & Bahrain - Energy, Services & Government, InfosysSultan Moraished, Group Head of Technology & Corporate Excellence, Red Sea GlobalJames McCallum, Executive Chairman of Xergy & Professor of Energy, Strathclyde UniversityDr. Ahmed Alfadhel, Executive Director of Innovation & Technology Commercialization, Dhahran Techno Valley (DTV)Robin Mills, Chief Executive, Qamar EnergyWatch Part A for additional insights from the discussion series.
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AI Arabia Center of Excellence Dialogues | Roundtable Podcast 4 "Part A"
1w ago00:32:36Tap to summarizeAI Arabia Center of Excellence Dialogues | Roundtable Podcast 4 – Part ATheme: How Can National AI Infrastructure and Compute Capacity Enable Scalable Adoption Across Key Sectors?In this episode of the Arabia Dialogues Podcast Series, leading experts from across industry, energy, technology, and digital transformation come together to explore how nations can build the AI infrastructure, compute capacity, and innovation ecosystems required to accelerate scalable AI adoption.From sovereign AI capabilities and cloud infrastructure to energy demand, public-private collaboration, and workforce readiness, our speakers share practical insights and strategic perspectives on how countries can position themselves for long-term AI-driven growth and competitiveness.Featured Speakers:Zainab Al Amin, Vice President of National Digital Transformation, Microsoft Saudi ArabiaOmar AlSheikh, Country Head & Senior Director, KSA & Bahrain - Energy, Services & Government, InfosysSultan Moraished, Group Head of Technology & Corporate Excellence, Red Sea GlobalJames McCallum, Executive Chairman of Xergy & Professor of Energy, Strathclyde UniversityDr. Ahmed Alfadhel, Executive Director of Innovation & Technology Commercialization, Dhahran Techno Valley (DTV)Robin Mills, Chief Executive, Qamar EnergyStay tuned for more insights as we continue the conversation in Part B.
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PODCAST: Daily Energy Markets - May 12th
1w ago00:29:11Tap to summarizeToday’s Daily Energy Markets Podcast examined why oil markets remain deceptively calm despite mounting geopolitical and supply chain risks. Adi Imsirovic warned inventories are nearing critical lows, Maleeha Bengali highlighted Pakistan’s worsening energy shortages and geopolitical balancing act, while Clyde Russell cautioned China’s sulfur and battery supply chains could become the next major pressure point in the global crisis.
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