Knowledge Ridge

Scaling Renewable Energy In MENA

Scaling Renewable Energy In MENA

MENA renewable leaders are UAE, Saudi Arabia, Egypt due to favorable policies and investment. Solar drives most PPAs. MENA green hydrogen CAPEX, LCOH are globally competitive. Leaders differentiate via technology, finance, offtake, amid operational, geopolitical risks.

September 11, 2025 5 min read Energy
Scaling Renewable Energy In MENA

Q1. Could you start by giving us a brief overview of your professional background, particularly focusing on your expertise in the industry?

18 years of experience and international exposure in Energy, Power, and Renewable Energy sectors within MENA and Europe for Renewable Energy and sustainability.

I have led and participated in developing 8.2 GW of Renewable Projects with various technologies (PV, Wind, Storage, biofuel) in different phases, schemes for green hydrogen projects, and their derivatives (Ammonia). Currently, I am Senior Manager at EDF Energy. I was head of Renewables at TotalEnergies MENA and Senior Business Development Manager at Enel Green Power Renewables for 7 years. I have also worked for TAQA Arabia and Halliburton for 8 years.

I obtained a master’s degree in economics of energy at Bocconi University in Italy and a project management diploma from an American university. I am also a mechanical engineer.

I am a member of the Energy Transition and Decarbonization Committee, an NGO in Egypt formed by industry experts. I have also prepared the multi-energy strategy and outlook 2035 for my affiliate, TotalEnergies. The strategy is related to the decarbonization trend and includes low-carbon molecules (Gas), Renewable Energy, biofuel, CCS and CCUS, EV charging,…

Create an account to continue reading

Create Account

Already have an account? Sign in

Need an expert in this space?

Talk to an Industry Expert

Knowledge Ridge connects decision-makers with carefully vetted subject matter experts for one-on-one calls, research sprints, and advisory engagements — across 11 sectors and 163 sub-industries globally.


Comments

No comments yet. Be the first to comment!

Newsletter

Stay on top of the latest Expert Network Industry Tips, Trends and Best Practices through Knowledge Ridge Blog.

Our Core Services

Explore our key offerings designed to help businesses connect with the right experts and achieve impactful outcomes.

Expert Calls

Get first-hand insights via phone consultations from our global expert network.

Read more →

B2B Expert Surveys

Understand customer preferences through custom questionnaires.

Read more →

Expert Term Engagements

Hire experts to guide you on critical projects or assignments.

Read more →

Executive/Board Placements

Let us find the ideal strategic hire for your leadership needs.

Read more →