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(1, 1, 'CEO Roundtable', 'Industry CEO Roundtable Briefing Series: Fossil Fuels and Renewables ? Leveraging the Growth of Two Worlds?', '2017-05-22', '10 : 00 AM', '12 : 30 AM', '', '', 'info@abhafoundation.org', '+974 40428000', '<p>The Middle East is in the midst of a low carbon revolution, which is forcing its role as the epicenter of global oil production since the mid-1990s to take a new shape. But, low carbon future does not mean a one-track journey in which the Middle East ignores valuable hydrocarbon infrastructure and reserves. The prominence of natural gas and LNG will only grow, while oil is still expected to account for at least one-third of energy supply up to the middle of this century. Both energy streams &ndash; hydrocarbons and fossil fuels &ndash; are here to stay and both are required to meet the Middle East&rsquo;s 49% increase in energy consumption up to 2035. So, what are the top 3 strategies to ensure that the ecosystem of each market &ndash; exploration, production, cost-efficiency, research, talent, regulations and so on &ndash; is not overshadowed by the other?</p>\r\n', '2017-07-07 15:31:00', 1, 0, 'event-2017-05-22-1', 1),
(3, 1, 'CEO Roundtable', 'What Are The Implications of the Paris Agreement for Oil & Gas Companies  in Qatar?', '2017-09-12', '8 : 00 AM', '12 : 30 AM', 'FOUR SEASONS HOTEL  DOHA- QATAR', '', 'info@abhafoundation.org', '+974 40428000', '<p>After the failure to reach a climate deal in Copenhagen in 2009, the usually slow and cumbersome international climate process gained some momentum, culminating in a landmark climate change Agreement in Paris in December 2015. The Paris Agreement is an ambitious and comprehensive agreement that provides many different approaches to allow all stakeholders to participate fully and effectively.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>The backdrop for the dialogue is the increasing top-down/bottom-up climate action that we are witnessing globally. The top-down action by governments has increased in speed and scale over the past five years, with many countries making serious commitments, collectively and individually. The bottom-up action by the private sector and other stakeholders are outpacing the international process, on many fronts. Let&rsquo;s look at the current state of play:</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>A little peep into what is happening:</p>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>\r\n	<p>We see more than 500 climate change laws in 60% of countries, covering 80% of global emissions.</p>\r\n	</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n	<p>We see large institutional investors diversifying into climate smart investments.</p>\r\n	</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n	<p>We see the green bond market growing exponentially, along with an understanding of climate-related risk.</p>\r\n	</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n	<p>We see increasing call for a stable and substantial global price on carbon.</p>\r\n	</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n	<p>Even large oil and gas companies now apply shadow pricing on carbon.</p>\r\n	</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n	<p>We see emission reporting increasing and improving, revealing where easy mitigation lies.</p>\r\n	</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n	<p>We are also seeing a gradual move towards carbon neutrality.</p>\r\n	</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>The Foundation is bringing three international climate experts from industry and government to share insights and facilitate a dialogue on recent trends and potential implications for businesses in Qatar.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>The dialogue is a closed event and participation is by invitation only. Participants will include members of the board of trustees of the ABHA Foundation, including H.E. Abdullah Bin Hamad Al-Attiyah; Chairman to the board, Senior Government Officials, as well as Senior Management of Foundation Members. High-Level Representatives from Major Universities, Research Centres, Private Sector Organizations and Oil &amp; Gas Company&rsquo;s operating in Qatar will also be invited to attend.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n', '2017-07-18 16:39:03', 1, 0, 'event-2017-09-12-3', 1),
(8, 1, 'Other Events', 'German MENA Conference', '2017-01-26', '', '', '', '', 'info@abhafoundation.org', '+974 40428000', '<p>At the German MENA Conference organized by the German Near and Middle East Association NUMOV, H.E. Abdullah Bin Hamad Al-Attiyah delivered a Speech on &quot;Energy Efficiency and Sustainable Development.&quot;&nbsp; His Excellency Abdullah Bin Hamad Al-Attiyah, Chairman of the Abdullah Bin Hamad Al-Attiyah International Foundation for Energy &amp; Sustainable Development and the former Minister of Energy and Industry, participated in the Assembly meeting of the Board of Directors of the German Near and Middle East Association (NUMOV) in Berlin.&nbsp; The meeting discussed former and future plans of the NUMOV and its financial outcome.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>The participation of H.E. Al-Attiyah arose due to the trust accorded by&nbsp; NUMOV in the Foundation.&nbsp; They recognized the important role the Foundation is playing as an independent think tank that provides insights about issues that affect the energy industry and sustainable development.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>NUMOV is Germany&#39;s oldest and largest NGO for the region of the Near and Middle East. NUMOV&#39;s mission is to promote trade and investment between Germany and the countries of the Near and Middle East. Al-Attiyah is also a member of the Board of NUMOV&rsquo;s International Management Board, which includes prominent figures from several countries in the region.</p>\r\n', '2017-07-07 16:28:48', 1, 0, 'event-2017-01-26-8', 4),
(9, 1, 'Other Events', 'Bosphorus Summit', '2016-11-26', '', '', '', '', 'info@abhafoundation.org', '+974 40428000', '<p><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"color:rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family:roboto; font-size:10pt; margin:0px\">The International Cooperation Platform (ICP) is an independent institution founded with the principle of enhancing proactive multilateral and inter-disciplinary cooperation for sustainable development. Created as a platform without borders, ICP takes a productive approach in tackling pressing issues and opportunities alike and is dedicated to reaching a shared understanding of vital interests that will lay the common grounds for stimulating a new level of global cooperation. <span style=\"margin:0px\">H.E. Abdullah Bin Hamad Al-Attiyah, Chairman of The Abdullah Bin Hamad Al-Attiyah International Foundation for Energy and Sustainable Development &amp; Former Deputy Prime Minister of state of Qatar and Minister for Energy and Industry, participated in a session on &ldquo;Energy Diversification in Middle Eastern Economies Beyond Oil Exports&rdquo; at the 7th Bosphorus Summit.</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"margin: 20px 0px 10px; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"color:rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family:roboto; font-size:10pt; margin:0px\">The Oil-exporting countries in the Middle East have recently witnessed increasing budgetary pressures caused by sustained lower oil prices. Much of their economies <span style=\"margin:0px\">remains</span> based on the energy sector &ndash; led by hydrocarbon resources that are exhaustible &ndash; hence economic diversification will be crucial to create jobs and foster inclusive growth.</span></p>\r\n', '2017-07-07 16:55:05', 1, 0, 'event-2016-11-26-9', 4),
(10, 1, 'Other Events', 'Chatham House, London', '2016-11-04', '', '', '', '', 'info@abhafoundation.org', '+974 40428000', '<p>On 4th November 2016, H.E. Abdullah Bin Hamad Al-Attiyah The Chairman of Abdullah Bin Hamad Al-Attiyah Foundation attended the launching of: &ldquo; Out of the Desert &ldquo; My Journey From Nomadic Bedouin to the Heart of Global Oil, the New book, by His Excellency Mr. Ali Al-Naimi, who is the former Saudi Oil Minister - and OPEC kingpin - a position he held for the two decades between August 1995 and May 2016. In this time, Al-Naimi&#39;s briefest utterances moved markets. Al-Naimi was born into abject poverty as a nomadic Bedouin in the 1930s, just as US companies were discovering vast quantities of oil under the baking Arabian deserts. From his first job as a shepherd boy, aged four, to his appointment to one of the most powerful political and economic jobs in the world, &ldquo;Out of the Desert&rdquo; charts Al-Naimi&#39;s extraordinary rise to power</p>\r\n', '2017-07-07 16:40:03', 1, 0, 'event-2016-11-04-10', 4),
(11, 1, 'Other Events', 'Top  Renewable  Energy Headlines  During 2017', '2018-01-28', '', '', 'Paris', '', 'info@abhafoundation.org', '+974 40428000', '<p>One step forward and countless steps back. That&#39;s the general feeling about the past year. The world&rsquo;s effort to tackle Climate Change was hindered when the Trump Administration backed out of America&#39;s commitment to the Paris Climate Accord whilst still supporting the use of fossil fuels. But, lost in the kerfuffle of sceptics are great stories of progress and advancements made by nations and private organisations with their warm embrace of renewable energy, many in America itself. Here&#39;s a look at 2017&#39;s biggest Climate Change and Renewable Energy Headlines:</p>\r\n\r\n<p>1) China to Invest $361 Billion Into Renewable Fuel By 2020 (January 4th)<br />\r\nThe world&#39;s largest energy market continued its effort to shift from coal to cleaner fuels with a massive $361 billion-dollar investment in Renewable Energy. Wind, Hydro, Solar and Nuclear will contribute to over half of the new power generated by 2020, along with creating 13 million jobs in the sector. China will also invest over 1 trillion Yuan (~ $150 Billion) on Solar Power, adding close to 1,000 more plants and increasing the solar power capacity by five folds.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>2) In U.S., there are now twice as many solar workers as coal miners (February 7th)<br />\r\nThough accounting for just 1.3 percent of America&#39;s electricity, Solar power now hires twice as many people as the Coal industry. As more people equip their homes and businesses with solar panels, the labour-intensive nature of installation and maintenance is creating demand for workers.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>3) Eleven EU Members have already met Renewable Energy Targets (March 14th)The EU 2020 Strategy, which aims at increasing the Renewables share of the gross final energy consumption to 20 percent has already been met by 11 members, three years before the 2020 deadline. The members have further committed to raising the EU target to 27 percent by 2030.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>4) Western U.S States Continue Pursuit of Clean Energy Despite Trump&#39;s Policies (April 1st)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;<br />\r\nDespite Trump&#39;s hell-bent attempt at undoing years of Environmental protection regulations and Obama&#39;s renewable energy policies, several western US states are pushing ahead with plans to make their economies greener. There is more than politics at stake, as Renewable Energy is seen as important to the region&#39;s health: both economically and environmentally. States like Oregon, California, Colorado and New Mexico plan to reduce carbon emission levels through investments, tax credits and, Cap and Trade programs.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>5) Germany achieve a new Energy Record - Renewables Generating 85% of Electricity (May 10th)<br />\r\nRenewables were the source of 85 percent of the electricity consumed by Germany on April 30 2017. With the Wind, Hydro and Solar generating most of the electricity required, the Coal-Fired power plants had a Sunday&#39;s rest. Germany&#39;s ambitious 2050 plan to reduce the carbon emission levels to 20% of the 1990 levels seems well within grasp.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>6) 100% Renewable Energy By 2035 supported by 1,400 Mayors across the US (June 27th)<br />\r\n1,400 Mayors from across the USA have joined hands to pass a resolution aiming to make cities completely sustainable by 2035. Renegading against the Trump administration&rsquo;s environmentally regressive proposals - promoting the use of coal and petroleum - the local and state officials are embracing renewable energy instead. It also sends a message to the world, that the local politicians are ready to bypass the federal government to collaborate and lend international support towards a cleaner future. The group also plans to urge Trump and Congress to implement climate change response policies and support off-shore wind development.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>7) Nuclear takes a Back Seat to Renewables for the First Time Since 1984 (July 06th)<br />\r\nAfter a span of 33 years, Renewables overtook Nuclear in the US for the months of March and April. New Wind and Solar plants; accompanied by heavy snow and rainfall fuelling the hydroelectric generators have spiked the power outputs from renewable energy sources. It also comes at a time when issues over Nuclear Power&#39;s cost and safety have come into question.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>8) Study Finds Renewable Energy Prevented 12,700 Premature Deaths Over Nine-Year Period, (August 17th)In a study by Nature Energy, the expansive adoption of Renewable Energy and the resulting decrease in environmental pollution have saved 12,700 pre-mature deaths in the period of 2007 to 2015. The lower emissions result in people living healthier lives by avoiding respiratory and cardiac problems associated with breathing polluted air. The improvement in health has saved USA $220 billion, accounting for lower healthcare costs and fewer sick days. According to another study by Quartz, the US spent $50 billion to $80 billion on renewable energy subsidies in the same time period and saw climate and healthcare benefits worth half the taxpayer&#39;s money. Renewables are proving to be a worthwhile long-term investment.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;9) Harnessing Water Evaporation Energy could be a Promising Fresh source of Renewable Energy (September 26th) &nbsp;<br />\r\nWind, Solar and Hydro are the most commonly talked about Renewable Energies. There is a new ground-breaking technology in works: harnessing the energy from evaporation. Scientists exploring the idea think the potential for evaporation harvesting is similar to that of wind and solar. The Great Lakes have enough evaporation energy to fulfil 70 percent of USA&rsquo;s electricity demand. A machine called the Evaporation Engine contains tiny spores spread over water. The spores expand and shrink as they absorb and release water due to the heat. The motion of the spores can be harnessed to produce electricity.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>10) Solar Power in high Demand and the Number One Source of New Energy (October 4th)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;<br />\r\nSolar Energy outpaced all other forms of power sources in 2016. While Renewables accounted for two thirds of the new power added, solar technology was the most popular. Solar is likely to stay at the top, with high demands from China, India, USA and Japan.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>11) Google is Now Entirely Fuelled by Sun and Wind (November 30th)<br />\r\nOne of the world&#39;s largest Tech Companies, Google, now powers all its infrastructure through wind and solar energy. With depleting costs in wind and solar, Google has completely switched to Renewables and is currently the largest corporate customer of clean energy on the planet, with an annual billing of $3.5 billion globally.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>12) Elon Musk Renewable Energy Switch on the Largest Ever Lithium-Ion Battery (December 1st)<br />\r\nAfter promising the largest Lithium-ion battery in 100 days, Elon Musk delivered to South Australia in less than two-thirds of that time. The 129-Megawatt battery will store energy generated by the Hornsdale Wind Farm and dispatch electricity during shortages, variability and blackouts; reducing reliance on coal-powered plants for backups.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>The highlights from 2017 are an indication of the progress Renewables are making as a consumer utility. The unrivalled innovation, adoption and support will carry forward the conversation and help leapfrog clean energies beyond fossil fuels in 2018.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n', '2017-07-07 17:04:53', 0, 0, 'event-2018-01-28-11', 4),
(12, 1, 'Other Events', '2017 Energy Transition Conference at HBKU', '2018-01-07', '', '', 'Qatar', '', 'info@abhafoundation.org', '+974 40428000', '<p>The First Energy Transformation Conference considered as first-of-its-kind event which was hosted by the College of Law and Public Policy at Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) and organized in conjunction with Qatar University, College of North Atlantic, Qatar and Qatar Energy and Environment Research Institute (QEERI). The Conference took place at HBKU between 26-27 September, 2017.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>The main topic of the conference was under the title of &quot;Water-Energy-Food (WEF) Nexus and a Low Carbon Future for Qatar: Enhancing Integrated Decision Making for QNV 2030 and Beyond&quot;.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>The conference, which ran four interdisciplinary panels:&nbsp; technology, law, management and education. The event aimed to lead the advancement of applied research addressing the interlinks of water, energy, and food resources use in Qatar, and to create tangible positive impact.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n', '2017-07-07 17:05:02', 1, 0, 'event-2018-01-07-12', 4),
(13, 1, 'Other Events', 'ICP Agreement', '2017-02-21', '', '', '', '', 'info@abhafoundation.org', '+974 40428000', '<p>The Abdullah Bin Hamad Al-Attiyah Foundation for Energy and Sustainable Development has signed an agreement with International Cooperation Platform to cooperate in research in the field of energy and sustainable development. Under the accord, the Doha-based Abdullah Bin Hamad Al-Attiyah International Foundation for Energy and Sustainable Development and the Istanbul-based International Cooperation Platform would be partners for the future energy panels of Bosphorus Summit in November 2017. The agreement, signed by H.E. Abdullah Bin Hamad Al-Attiyah and Cengiz Aozjnsl, Founder and President of International Cooperation Platform (ICP) on the sidelines of the ICP Annual Forum in Istanbul recently. The ICP is an independent institution founded with the principle of enhancing proactive multilateral and inter-disciplinary cooperation for sustainable development. ICP has organized the annual Bosphorus Summit since 2010, a global event, which attracts thousands of delegates representing various sectors from more than 90 countries. The Agreement will allow organizations to organize and co-host energy sessions at future Bosphorus Summits jointly.</p>\r\n', '2017-07-07 16:53:15', 1, 0, 'event-2017-02-21-13', 4),
(14, 1, 'Other Events', 'Science and Technology in Society Forum', '2017-01-10', '6 : 03 PM', '6 : 03 PM', '', '', 'info@abhafoundation.org', '+974 40428000', '<p>H.E. Al-Attiyah addresses closing session of the Science and Technology in Society Forum (STS) in Kyoto, Japan</p>\r\n', '2017-07-07 17:03:18', 1, 0, 'event-2017-01-10-14', 4),
(15, 1, 'Other Events', 'Oil & Gas Lebanon?s National Wealth Forum ', '2017-03-07', '', '', '', '', 'info@abhafoundation.org', '+974 40428000', '<p><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"color:rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family:roboto; font-size:10pt; margin:0px\">Under the patronage of the President of the Council of Ministers H.E. Saad Hariri, Front Page <span style=\"margin:0px\">Communication</span> organized an important Oil and Gas forum entitled &ldquo;Roadmap<span style=\"margin:0px\">.&rdquo;</span> <span style=\"margin:0px\">H.E. Abdullah Bin Hamad Al-Attiyah, the President of The Abdullah Bin Hamad Al-Attiyah International Foundation for Energy &amp; Sustainable Development, was invited to give the honorary speech on &ldquo;Overview on Global Gas Markets&rdquo;, In his Speech, His Excellency emphasized the fact that the world holds abundant resources of natural gas, which are currently estimated at more than five hundred trillion cubic meters.</span> Lebanon is believed to hold one trillion cubic meters. At current global consumption levels, the proven reserves are sufficient to meet the <span style=\"margin:0px\">demand</span> for the next 60 years. <span style=\"margin:0px\">This</span> could stretch to 150 years based on total estimated gas resources. <span style=\"margin:0px\">His Excellency Abdullah Bin Hamad Al-Attiyah highlighted also a number of threats and challenges related to the development of the global gas market, including, the evolution of the unconventional gas that is expected to represent 30% of the global gas production by 2040, and the trend of global gas demand growth estimated to be in range between 1.5 to 2%, as well as the massive expansion of the LNG export capacity which at this time exceeds a much weaker than expected demand.</span> At the end of his speech, H.E. Abdullah Bin Hamad Al-Attiyah concluded that the global gas market challenges are converging towards a new competitive landscape, which will require all <span style=\"margin:0px\">market players</span> <span style=\"margin:0px\">to smartly adapt and innovate</span>. The Lebanon&rsquo;s National Wealth Forum <span style=\"margin:0px\">was held</span> at the ESA campus on <span style=\"margin:0px\">Thursday, 7</span> <span style=\"margin:0px\">March with</span> <span style=\"margin:0px\">a wide</span> panel of international key speakers, Lebanese politicians, energy and economic sector key players, specialized press, and representatives of the country&rsquo;s civil society and students.</span></p>\r\n', '2017-07-07 17:21:14', 1, 0, 'event-2017-03-07-15', 4),
(16, 1, 'Other Events', 'The 8th International Bosphorus Summit', '2017-11-28', '8 : 00 AM', '1 : 03 PM', 'FOUR SEASONS HOTEL ISTANBUL at the BOSPHORUS', '', 'info@abhafoundation.org', '+974 40428000', '<p><strong>Bosphorus Summit 2017</strong></p>\r\n\r\n<p>The Abdullah Bin Hamad Al-Attiyah&nbsp;International Foundation for Energy and Sustainable Development&nbsp;was delighted to partner with the &nbsp; International Cooperation Platform (UIP-ICP) to organize the 8th International&nbsp;Bosphorus&nbsp;Summit including an &lsquo;Energy Day&rsquo; in Turkey from 28-30 November 2017. His Excellency Abdullah Bin Hamad Al-Attiyah lead a panel session on Day One, which featured <strong>Berat Albayrak, </strong>Minister Energy and Natural Resources, Turkey, <strong>Francisco Dominguez Brito, </strong>Minister of Environment and Natural Resources, Dominican Republic and <strong>Aziz Rabbah,</strong> Minister of Energy, Mines and Sustainable Development, Morocco.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>The panellists touched upon their unique experiences managing energy and resources in their respective countries as well as macro-economic developments and key political events affecting the energy industry globally.&nbsp; The session was attended by 5,000 number of delegates from 90 countries.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br />\r\n&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<h3><img alt=\"\" src=\"https://www.ABHAFOUNDATION.org/Documents/WORD-ICON.png\" style=\"height:59px; width:59px\" /><a href=\"https://www.ABHAFOUNDATION.ORG//Documents/Bosphorus Summit 2017.docx\">See full agenda here</a></h3>\r\n\r\n<h3><img alt=\"\" src=\"https://www.ABHAFOUNDATION.ORG/Documents/PP-ICON.png\" style=\"height:59px; width:59px\" /><a href=\"https://www.abhafoundation.org/Documents/final_Presentation_Bosphore_Summit_2017.pptx\">Natural Gas: Fuel indeed or Fuel in need?</a></h3>\r\n\r\n<h3><img alt=\"\" src=\"https://www.ABHAFOUNDATION.ORG/Documents/PP-ICON.png\" style=\"height:59px; width:59px\" /><a href=\"https://www.shopfana.com/Documents/ROBIN_MILLS_Bosphorus_Forum_Nov_28.pptx\">Gas: a bridge or a destination fuel?</a></h3>\r\n\r\n<h3><img alt=\"\" src=\"https://www.ABHAFOUNDATION.ORG/Documents/PP-ICON.png\" style=\"height:59px; width:59px\" /><a href=\"https://www.abhafoundation.org/Documents/Sarvar_Gurbanov_8th_Bosphorus_27_November_2017_Saturday.pptx\">Does history repeat itself?</a></h3>\r\n\r\n<h3><img alt=\"\" src=\"https://www.ABHAFOUNDATION.ORG/Documents/PP-ICON.png\" style=\"height:59px; width:59px\" /> <a href=\"https://www.abhafoundation.org/Documents/The_End_of_the_Age_of_Oil_ICP.PPTX\">The End of the Age of Oil</a></h3>\r\n', '2017-07-19 10:37:54', 1, 0, 'event-2017-11-28-16', 4),
(20, 1, 'Other Events', 'Harvesting Solutions for Tomorrow from the Wisdom of Yesterday', '2017-05-09', '10 : 39 AM', '11 : 39 AM', '', '', 'info@abhafoundation.org', '+974 40428000', '<p>The Forum of Energy Elders are being inaugurated by The Abdullah Bin Hamad Al-Attiyah International Foundation for Energy &amp; Sustainable Development on May 9th, 2017 to commemorate the Fifth Anniversary of the Foundation?s International Energy Awards for Lifetime Achievement. The Forum of Energy Elders is an initiative to harvest the collective wisdom of the now 30 distinguished Alumni of the Al-Attiyah Awards, and present their vision to the world on how to tackle some of the most pressing energy issues facing industry and society over the coming decades.</p>\r\n', '2017-08-02 14:47:01', 1, 0, 'event-2017-05-09-20', 4),
(21, 1, 'Awards', 'award publications', '2017-10-01', '12 : 39 PM', '12 : 39 PM', 'award publications', '', 'info@abhafoundation.org', '+974 40428000', '<p>award publications</p>\r\n', '2017-08-02 20:05:34', 0, 0, 'event-2017-10-01-21', 2),
(24, 1, 'Other Events', 'Sustainable Development Goals & Energy Nexus', '2017-11-27', '11 : 53 AM', '11 : 53 AM', '', '', 'info@abhafoundation.org', '+974 40428000', '<p><strong>2017 Book Sustainable Development Goals &amp; Energy Nexus Launch</strong></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Sustainable development is undoubtedly one of the biggest challenges the world continues to face today. We live in a world where more than 800 million people still live in extreme poverty; one out of nine people are starving; 2.5 billion without access to clean water; and 1.3 billion people have no access to modern electricity.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>As the world continues to grapple with ways to provide enough dependable, affordable and sustainable energy to meet rising global demand the ongoing environmental challenges facing the oil and gas sector are expected to continue.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>This publication, entitled Sustainable Development Goals and Energy Nexus, is expected to be a valuable and timely contribution by the Al-Attiyah Foundation to the efforts of the energy sector to meet its environmental and sustainability challenges. While only a few of the SDGs are often seen as directly linked to energy, this publication examines the connectivity between energy and each of the 17 SDGs.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Download the Nexus&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.abhafoundation.org/Documents/corporate-identity/Energy%20and%20Sustainability%20Report%202017.pdf\">HERE</a></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n', '2017-10-24 14:24:29', 1, 0, 'event-2017-11-27-24', 4),
(39, 1, 'CEO Roundtable', 'Energy Efficiency: Best Strategies to Leverage Oil and Gas Production in the Gulf?', '2018-02-27', '8 : 09 AM', '8 : 09 AM', '', '', 'info@abhafoundation.org', '+974 40428000', '<p>A streamlined value chain is no longer optional &ndash; it is the life blood of Gulf energy companies&rsquo; competitive strategy. Energy efficiency, along with the rise of natural gas and renewables, has climbed to the top of energy stakeholders&rsquo; agendas. According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), global investment in energy efficiency grew in 2016 on the previous year by %9, to 231$ billion.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>And unsurprisingly. The &lsquo;lower for longer&rsquo; oil price &ndash; now heading into a third year &ndash; put the global spotlight on streamlining costs while bolstering output. Re-jigged payrolls, unprecedented subsidy reforms, nurtured intellectual champions of an innovative future and soaring corporate appetite for digital tools as part of the 4th Industrial Revolution are just the beginning.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Efforts are paying off. The world would have used %12 more energy in 2016 had it not been for energy efficiency improvements since 2000 &ndash; the equivalent of another EU on the global energy map. But many more efficiencies must &ndash; for economic and environmental security &ndash; be explored. The Middle East&rsquo;s swelling population, rising energy consumption &ndash; up by %49 by 2030 &ndash; and thickening environmental rulebook means speed and sustainability are paramount.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>What are the top 5 energy efficiency strategies to ensure 2018 is noted in the history books for unrivalled progress? As automotive entrepreneur Henry Ford said: &ldquo;If you always do what you did,<br />\r\nyou&rsquo;ll always get what you got.&rdquo;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n', '2018-06-12 10:58:38', 1, 0, 'event-2018-02-27-39', 1),
(40, 1, 'CEO Roundtable', 'The Al-Attiyah Foundation hosts the 8th Quarterly CEO Roundtable on Water Security', '2018-04-17', '', '', '', '', 'info@abhafoundation.org', '+974 40428000', '<p><strong>Doha, Qatar:</strong>&nbsp; On 17 April, The Abdullah Bin Hamad Al-Attiyah International Foundation for Energy and Sustainable Development hosted its 8th Quarterly CEO Roundtable, exploring the priority steps required to ensure availability and sustainable management of water.&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Among the high-ranking participants who joined the discussion were representatives from Woqod, Qatar Chemical Company, ExxonMobil Qatar, Sasol Qatar, ConocoPhillips Qatar, Qatar Shell, &nbsp;Dolphin Energy, Marubeni Corporation, and Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU).</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><em>&ldquo;As the leading think tank in the Middle East, I am delighted to host our second CEO Roundtable this year. &nbsp;Facilitating open discussions and sharing knowledge on vital topics is an important step in ensuring there is progress in both industry and environmental sustainability. Furthermore, collaboration and cohesion amongst our members are not only fruitful for all parties, but also for the industry as a whole. The Foundation is honored to be able to play its part in ensuring such collaborations and discussions are possible within Qatar&rsquo;s Energy Industry.&rdquo;</em> said Vice Chairman H.E. Dr. Ibrahim Ibrahim, Economic Adviser at Amiri Diwan.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>In addition to member CEOs, the Al-Attiyah Foundation invited world-renowned guest speakers:&nbsp; Dr. Samer Adham, Manager of the Global Water Sustainability Center at Qatar Science and Technology Park; Nick Carter, Senior Advisor at PwC; and Fady Juez, Managing Director of Metito to share their insights and vision on sustainable water management.&nbsp;&nbsp; Their combined experience and expertise lead the discussions on the steps required to strengthen water security by 2020, water use in energy production, methods of distillation in the Middle East, and how to address demand dynamics.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>While the roundtable meeting is a closed-door event, the Al-Attiyah Foundation will publish highlights of the conversations held, as well as further insights on the theme in a white paper that will be available to its Members later this month.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Details of our annual schedule of events can be viewed on the Foundation&rsquo;s website: <a href=\"http://www.abhafoundation.org\">http://www.abhafoundation.org</a></p>\r\n', '2018-06-12 11:12:45', 1, 0, 'event-2018-04-17-40', 1),
(41, 1, 'Awards', 'International Energy Awards  2018', '2018-05-17', '', '', '', '', 'info@abhafoundation.org', '+974 40428000', '<p><em>OPEC Secretary General H.E. Mohammad Barkindo Wins for the Advancement of OPEC</em></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong><em>Doha, May 7, 2018</em></strong> &ndash; Sheikh Khalid Bin Khalifa Al-Thani, Chief Executive Officer of Qatargas, was selected as the 2018 winner of the Abdullah bin Hamad Al-Attiyah International Energy Award for Lifetime Achievement for the <em>Advancement of the Qatar Energy Industry,</em> which was presented at a gala awards dinner in Doha at the Museum of Islamic Art.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Commenting on behalf of HE. Abdullah bin Hamad Al-Attiyah, HE. Dr Ibrahim Ibrahim, Vice Chairman, The Al-Attiyah Foundation said: <em>&ldquo;Sheikh Khalid lead Qatargas for almost a decade and more recently he participated in leading the management behind the successful merger between Rasgas and Qatargas, that now sees him running the world&rsquo;s largest LNG company.&rdquo; &ldquo;All of this year&rsquo;s winners have made significant contributions in their own right and we are very proud to welcome them to Doha and recognize their achievements,&rdquo;</em> added H.E. Dr Ibrahim.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>The Qatargas CEO was one of seven distinguished individuals recognized for exemplary careers in the energy industry, which included the OPEC Secretary General, H.E. Mohammad Sanusi Barkindo, who was selected as the 2018 winner of the <em>International Energy Award for Lifetime Achievement for the Advancement of the OPEC</em> Maria Van Der Hoeven, former Executive Director of the International Energy Agency, was recognized in the category of <em>Producer-Consumer Dialogue,</em> and who, during her tenure at the International Energy Agency (IEA), steered a period of exceptional economic transition in the global energy industry.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>The Foundation&rsquo;s annual Honorary Award for <em>Advancement of International Energy Policy &amp; Diplomacy</em>, was given this year to Lee R. Raymond, former Chairman and CEO of ExxonMobil.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>The Al-Attiyah International Energy Awards, this year supported by Qatar Petroleum, Qatargas, North Oil Company, ExxonMobil, Shell and Qatar Airways, are given annually to individuals for their Lifetime Achievement in the advancement of the global energy industry in seven categories. The nominees are voted on by an International Selection Committee, a group of renowned figures, who are invited to reward candidates for an outstanding record of accomplishment in their sector and for making an exceptional impact on the industry through distinct personal achievements and engagement. The Nominees are evaluated in four areas: Impact, Innovation, Long-Term Vision and Leadership.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Professor Paul Stevens, Distinguished Fellow at Chatham House, received the accolade for <em>The Advancement of Educating Future Energy Leaders, </em>and Mustapha Bakkoury, President of Masen, the Moroccan Solar Energy Agency, was recognized for <em>The Advancement of Renewable Energy. </em>Kate Dourian, Programme Officer Middle East and North Africa, Directorate of Global Energy Relations at the IEA, and previously Middle East Editor for Platts for over a decade, was awarded for her career achievements in t<em>he Advancement of International Energy Journalism. </em></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Amongst the distinguished 2018 Selection Committee members this year were Sir Mark Moody-Stuart, Chairman, UN Global Compact Foundation &amp; Vice Chairman, UN Global Compact, and former Chairman of Shell; John Defterios of CNN and Ali Aissaoui, Oxford Visiting Research Fellow &amp; Independent Energy Consultant, Oxford Institute for Energy Studies. &nbsp;</p>\r\n', '2018-06-12 11:20:20', 0, 0, 'event-2018-05-17-41', 4),
(42, 1, 'Other Events', 'Sustainability Week', '2018-10-28', '8 : 00 AM', '', 'Sheraton Hotel', '', 'info@abhafoundation.org', '+974 40428000', '<p><strong>28-30 October 2018</strong></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Under the patronage of&nbsp;<strong>Her Excellency Sheikha Hind Bint Hamad Al Thani,</strong>&nbsp;Vice Chairperson and CEO of Qatar Foundation, Qatar Green Building Conference &ldquo;2018 &ndash; The Impact&rdquo; is Qatar Green Building Council&rsquo;s (QGBC) 4th&nbsp;annual conference, which is scheduled to take place on 28-30 October at the Sheraton Hotel.&nbsp;<br />\r\n<br />\r\nThis year, the conference will address major sustainability solutions and their impact on driving a more resilient built environment for Qatar, the Gulf region and beyond. The conference will take a lead in the debate on sustainability challenges and highlight research and industry best practice. It will help the construction and sustainable development sector deliver green building solutions to environmental challenges in Qatar, the region and the world.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nThis year, with the Al-Attiyah Foundation taking on the role of strategic partner, the foundation will host a number of private and public events over the course of the week.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Day 1:&nbsp; 28th October</strong></p>\r\n\r\n<p><em>Opening of the Qatar Green Building Conference, Sheraton Hotel.</em></p>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Opening Ceremony Address &ndash; the launch of Al-Attiyah Foundation&#39;s Best Practice in CSR Handbook.</li>\r\n	<li>Gala Dinner Attendance for event sponsors and supporters.</li>\r\n	<li>Best Practice in CSR Energy Award in association with the Al-Attiyah Foundation.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Day 2:&nbsp; 29th October </strong></p>\r\n\r\n<p><em>Al-Attiyah Foundation as Official Hosts - Green Buildings Conference, Sheraton Hotel.</em></p>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Panel Discussions: &lsquo;The Role of the Energy Sector in Responding to Climate Change&rsquo;&nbsp;with expert panellists in cooperation with the &lsquo;<a href=\"http://energypolicy.columbia.edu/\">Center on Global Energy Policy&rsquo;</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Day 3:&nbsp; 30th October </strong></p>\r\n\r\n<p><em>Al-Attiyah Foundation Quarterly CEO Roundtable &ndash; Four Seasons Hotel, Doha</em></p>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>&ldquo;The Geopolitics of Energy &amp; Climate Change&rdquo;</li>\r\n	<li>Standard CEO Round Table Format&nbsp;</li>\r\n	<li>Attendance by invitation only</li>\r\n	<li>World-renowned experts from &lsquo;<a href=\"http://energypolicy.columbia.edu/\">Center on Global Energy Policy&rsquo;</a></li>\r\n	<li>Closed Door Session / Chatham House Rules</li>\r\n	<li>White Paper Distributed Following Event</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Day 4:&nbsp; 31st October </strong></p>\r\n\r\n<p><em>Energy Dialogue &ndash; Panel Discussion &ndash; Four Seasons Hotel, Doha</em></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>For MD&rsquo;s / GM&rsquo;s etc. (Non-CEO)</li>\r\n	<li>Attendance by invitation only</li>\r\n	<li>Presentation Session followed by Panel Discussion Sessions:&nbsp;&ldquo;Geopolitics of Energy and Climate Change&quot; and&nbsp;&ldquo;Natural Gas Demand &amp; Climate Change&rdquo;</li>\r\n	<li>With expert panellist in cooperation with the &lsquo;<a href=\"http://energypolicy.columbia.edu/\">Center on Global Energy Policy&rsquo;</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n', '2018-07-02 10:44:47', 1, 0, 'event-2018-10-28-42', 4),
(43, 1, 'Other Events', 'Bosphorus Summit 9 ', '2018-11-26', '8 : 00 AM', '', 'Four Seasons Hotel - Istanbul', '', 'info@abhafoundation.org', '+974 40428000', '<p><strong><em>26-28 November 2018</em></strong></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>The Annual Bosphorus Summit, supported by the Al-Attiyah Foundation as a strategic partner, was established to enhance proactive multilateral and inter-disciplinary cooperation, stimulate a new level of global cooperation, generate result-based dialogues and fostering numerous public and private partnerships, create reciprocal economic dependencies for stability, and offer a space for discussion among decision-makers and leaders in politics, business, education, arts, media, philanthropy, non-profit organizations and the social arena in order to act a part in shaping the global agenda.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Each year the summit welcomes over 2000 delegates from around the world presenting, discussing and voting on political, economic and cultural topics to provide global insight and direction for national interest and the promotion of common ideals.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><em><strong>2019 Panel Session&nbsp;Topic:</strong></em></p>\r\n\r\n<p>The World&nbsp;Of Gas -&nbsp;Presented by the&nbsp;Al-Attiyah&nbsp;Foundation</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><em><strong>Guest Speakers:</strong></em></p>\r\n\r\n<ol>\r\n	<li>\r\n	<p>Mr&nbsp;Akito Matsumoto</p>\r\n	</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n	<p>Dr&nbsp;Jan F. Braun</p>\r\n	</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n	<p>Ms&nbsp;Gulmira Rzayeva</p>\r\n	</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n	<p>Mr&nbsp;Robin Mills</p>\r\n	</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n	<p>Ms&nbsp;Belaifa Mahdjouba</p>\r\n	</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n\r\n<p><em><strong>Moderator:</strong></em></p>\r\n\r\n<ol>\r\n	<li>\r\n	<p>Mr Sami Zeidan</p>\r\n	</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>This year&rsquo;s Bosphorus Summit will be organized in İstanbul between 26-28 November 2018. To find out more visit:<a href=\"https://www.bogazicizirvesi.org\"> www.bogazicizirvesi.org</a></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n', '2018-07-02 10:55:07', 1, 0, 'event-2018-11-26-43', 4),
(44, 1, 'CEO Roundtable', 'CEO Roundtable Series - October', '2018-10-30', '9 : 00 AM', '1 : 00 PM', 'Four Seasons Hotel Doha', '', 'info@abhafoundation.org', '+974 40428000', '<p><em>Al-Attiyah Foundation Quarterly CEO Roundtable&nbsp;</em></p>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>&ldquo;The Geopolitics of Energy &amp; Climate Change&rdquo;</li>\r\n	<li>Standard CEO Round Table Format &ndash; Foundation member CEO&rsquo;s invited</li>\r\n	<li>World-renowned experts from &lsquo;Center on Global Energy Policy&rsquo;</li>\r\n	<li>Closed Door Session / Chatham House Rules</li>\r\n	<li>White Paper Distributed Following Event</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n', '2018-07-04 12:54:16', 1, 0, 'event-2018-10-30-44', 1),
(45, 1, 'Other Events', '\"The Gulf’s Energy Outlook to the Year Ahead: What\'s Next?\"', '2018-12-04', '9 : 00 AM', '1 : 00 PM', 'Four Seasons Hotel Doha', '', 'info@abhafoundation.org', '+974 40428000', '<p><em><strong>Topic:</strong></em></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&quot;The Gulf&rsquo;s Energy Outlook to the Year Ahead: What&#39;s Next?&quot;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>As we head into 2019, a rapid-fire edit is reshaping the norms of the global energy market. Knowledge is power: what should the market keep a keen eye on?</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Powerful competitors in export markets, booming demand profiles, OPEC+ and the rise of renewables are on the long list of key trends to watch out for. As are swelling populations, unpredictable geopolitics, talent shortages, IMO 2020 and the acceleration of the Paris Agreement&#39;s journey from theory-to-reality. Amid such change, what are the Top 10 Trends that will dominate boardroom conversations next year?</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Successfully surfing, rather than being submerged by shifting sands is pivotal to accelerating energy companies&rsquo; prosperity. American scholar Warren Bennis said it well: &ldquo;In life, change is inevitable. In business, change is vital.&rdquo; What should be at the top of energy stakeholders&rsquo; agendas in 2019 to ensure they stay at the cutting edge and embrace the disruption with grace, affordably and efficiently?</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><em><strong>Standard CEO Round Table Format:</strong></em></p>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Foundation member CEO&rsquo;s invited</li>\r\n	<li>Closed Door Session / Chatham House Rules</li>\r\n	<li>White Paper Distributed Following Event</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n', '2018-07-04 13:06:27', 0, 0, 'event-2018-12-04-45', 4),
(46, 1, 'Other Events', 'Please Follow us on LinkedIn', '2018-07-01', '', '', 'www.linkedin.com/company/al-attiyah-foundation', '', 'info@abhafoundation.org', '+974 40428000', '<p>Earlier in the year we launched LinkedIn. Please follow the Foundation LinkedIn page for our latest updates and insights.&nbsp; We also share partner and member content so if there is particular news story or article &nbsp;relevant for us, please send it to <a href=\"mailto:njoseph@abhafoundation.org\">njoseph@abhafoundation.org</a>.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><a href=\"http://www.linkedin.com/company/al-attiyah-foundation\">www.linkedin.com/company/al-attiyah-foundation&nbsp;</a></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n', '2018-07-04 15:56:36', 0, 0, 'event-2018-07-01-46', 4),
(47, 1, 'Other Events', 'Qatar National Day 2018', '2018-12-18', '8 : 00 AM', '5 : 00 PM', 'Qatar', '', 'info@abhafoundation.org', '+974 40428000', '<p>The Abdullah Bin Hamad Al-Attiyah Foundation will be closed on the 18th of December 2018 in celebration of Qatar National Day.</p>\r\n', '2018-11-18 13:39:25', 0, 0, 'event-2018-12-18-47', 4),
(48, 1, 'CEO Roundtable', 'CEO Roundtable Series - March ', '2019-03-19', '9 : 30 AM', '1 : 30 PM', 'Four Seasons Hotel Doha', '', 'info@abhafoundation.org', '+974 40428000', '<p>Burning natural gas produces less greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) than burning coal and crude oil.&nbsp; For this reason, natural gas is considered the cleanest fossil fuel. &nbsp;However, the principal component of natural gas, methane, is a potent greenhouse gas. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Although short-lived in the atmosphere, methane contributes more than ten per cent to the overall anthropogenic emissions thus reducing methane emissions is considered one of the low-hanging fruits of climate change mitigation.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>At this CEO Roundtable, international experts would share insights on recent and ongoing developments on the reduction of methane emissions from the oil and gas sector. The moderated discussion, would cover, but not limited to, the following aspects:</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>A standardized approach to monitoring, measuring, and reporting of methane emissions from the gas industry.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Advances in technology and improved operational efficiency, aimed at reducing methane emissions.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Mitigation of methane emissions from the oil and gas sector, as an effective strategy for contributing to global effort to deliver on the Paris Agreement and to attain a number of the Sustainable Development Goals.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Harnessing the opportunities to improve efficiency in the gas supply chain from source to use.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Identifying and engaging the entire stock of knowledge available globally to achieve the economic benefits of good mitigation strategy for methane emissions.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n', '2019-02-17 10:13:34', 1, 0, 'event-2019-03-19-48', 1),
(49, 1, 'Senior Managers', 'Senior Managers\' Energy Dialogue', '2019-03-20', '9 : 30 AM', '1 : 30 PM', 'Four Seasons Hotel Doha', '', 'info@abhafoundation.org', '+974 40428000', '<p>Burning natural gas produces less greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) than burning coal and crude oil.&nbsp; For this reason, natural gas is considered the cleanest fossil fuel. &nbsp;However, the principal component of natural gas, methane, is a potent greenhouse gas. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Although short-lived in the atmosphere, methane contributes more than ten per cent to the overall anthropogenic emissions thus reducing methane emissions is considered one of the low-hanging fruits of climate change mitigation.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>At this Senior Managers&#39; Energy Dialogue, international experts would share insights on recent and ongoing developments on the reduction of methane emissions from the oil and gas sector. The moderated discussion, would cover, but not limited to, the following aspects:</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>A standardized approach to monitoring, measuring, and reporting of methane emissions from the gas industry.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Advances in technology and improved operational efficiency, aimed at reducing methane emissions.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Mitigation of methane emissions from the oil and gas sector, as an effective strategy for contributing to global effort to deliver on the Paris Agreement and to attain a number of the Sustainable Development Goals.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Harnessing the opportunities to improve efficiency in the gas supply chain from source to use.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Identifying and engaging the entire stock of knowledge available globally to achieve the economic benefits of good mitigation strategy for methane emissions.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n', '2019-02-17 10:18:04', 1, 0, 'event-2019-03-20-49', 3);
INSERT INTO `events` (`event_id`, `language_id`, `short_title`, `title`, `date`, `from_time`, `to_time`, `venue`, `rep_name`, `rep_email`, `rep_phone`, `descrp`, `added_on_date`, `status`, `trending`, `perma_link`, `type`) VALUES
(50, 1, 'Awards', 'The 7th Annual Abdullah Bin Hamad Al-Attiyah International Energy Awards', '2019-05-01', '7 : 00 PM', '10 : 00 PM', 'Sheraton Hotel Doha', '', 'info@abhafoundation.org', '+974 40428000', '<p>Voting has now concluded for this year&rsquo;s prestigious International Energy Awards. Our selection committee comprises of last year&rsquo;s esteemed winners: Sheikh Khalid Bin Khalifa Al-Thani, H.E. Mohammad Sanusi Barkindo, Mr. Lee Raymond, Ms. Maria van der Hoeven, Prof. Paul Stevens, Mr. Mustapha Bakkoury, and Ms. Kate Dourian.&nbsp;<br />\r\n<br />\r\nThrough the robust voting process, the Selection Committee has&nbsp;evaluated&nbsp;a short-list of high calibre global leaders within each category. Over the last six years the esteemed International Energy Accolade has been bestowed upon more than 35 distinguished individuals for their achievements in the development of the global energy industry in several categories including: The Advancement of Qatar&rsquo;s Energy Industry, Education, Journalism, Producer-Consumer Dialogue, International Energy Diplomacy and Renewable Energy.</p>\r\n', '2019-04-08 12:10:13', 0, 0, 'event-2019-05-01-50', 2),
(51, 1, 'CEO Roundtable', 'CEO Roundtable Series - June - Petrochemicals: Changing Trends in Refineries', '2019-06-27', '10 : 00 AM', '1 : 00 PM', 'TBC', '', 'info@abhafoundation.org', '+974 40428000', '<p style=\"text-align:justify\">The discussion topic at this CEO Roundtable will provide a platform for high-level strategic discussion on the growing trend of integrating petrochemical plants into refineries. To draw lessons and experiences from examples of case studies of integration that have already been implemented. To assess the impacts of integration on future demand growth for petrochemical and refinery products.</p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align:justify\">&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align:justify\">The discussion will cover, but is not limited to, the following aspects:</p>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li style=\"text-align:justify\">Current status of the industry, including advances in the practice of integration of petrochemical plants and refineries.</li>\r\n	<li style=\"text-align:justify\">Strategic considerations involved in making a business case for integration.</li>\r\n	<li style=\"text-align:justify\">Challenges and opportunities associated with integration into larger composite plants.</li>\r\n	<li style=\"text-align:justify\">Identifying the opportunities to improve efficiency and continue to add value to refinery operations.</li>\r\n	<li style=\"text-align:justify\">Identifying and engaging the entire stock of knowledge available globally to achieve continuous growth of the petrochemical sector.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align:justify\">&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align:justify\">The key questions for discussion will include:</p>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li style=\"text-align:justify\">What does the future look like, in terms of demand for petrochemical and refinery products?</li>\r\n	<li style=\"text-align:justify\">What is the current status and how is the trend changing?</li>\r\n	<li style=\"text-align:justify\">What are the essential considerations in deciding whether and where it is appropriate to integrate petrochemical and refinery operations?</li>\r\n	<li style=\"text-align:justify\">What are the economic, operational and technological challenges associated with the integration of petrochemical plants and refineries?</li>\r\n	<li style=\"text-align:justify\">How is the industry addressing these challenges?</li>\r\n	<li style=\"text-align:justify\">What innovative approaches are evolving through the effort to continue to add value to petrochemical and refinery products through integration?</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n', '2019-05-22 12:15:46', 1, 0, 'event-2019-06-27-51', 1),
(52, 1, 'CEO Roundtable', 'CEO Roundtable Series - September', '2019-09-12', '10 : 00 AM', '1 : 00 PM', 'St. Regis Hotel Doha', '', 'info@abhafoundation.org', '+974 40428000', '<p><strong>Reducing CO2 Emissions from Energy-Intensive Industries.</strong></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>When 196 countries - Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) - adopted the Paris Agreement in December 2015, it represented a major breakthrough. After more than 20 years of negotiations, the world agreed on a blueprint on how to keep global climate change well below 2 degrees Celsius and aiming for 1.5 degrees Celsius. The agreement is seen by many world leaders that gathered in Paris in December 2015, as the last hope for humanity to preserve the foundations for a healthy planet. It was hailed in 2015 as a major milestone in global efforts to tackle climate change and now provides a framework for all sectors, particularly the private sector to contribute to the global effort to combat climate change.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>The industrial sector, in general, uses more delivered energy than any other end-use sector, consuming about 54% of the world&rsquo;s total delivered energy. The industrial sector can be categorized by three distinct industry types: energy-intensive manufacturing, nonenergy-intensive manufacturing, and nonmanufacturing. The following industries are considered to be energy-intensive: food, pulp and paper, basic chemicals, refining, iron and steel, nonferrous metals (primarily aluminium), and non-metallic minerals (primarily cement). Together, they account for about half of all industrial sector delivered energy use. Consequently, the same industries emit large quantities of carbon dioxide (CO2), related to both their energy consumption (combustion emissions) and their production processes (process emissions).</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Energy-intensive industries, such as steel and cement manufacturing, are struggling with overcapacity as the economic downturn has driven down global demand. The year 2015, which was coincidentally the year of adoption of the Paris Agreement, saw the lowest price of steel in over a decade. As a result, many companies in some parts of the world, had to shut down plants and these hard times have not abated much. The withdrawal from the Paris Agreement by the current US Administration was a direct consequence of the challenge facing these energy-intensive industrial sectors. The big question is whether the sectors could turn these hard times into an opportunity for a much-needed overhaul of ageing and inefficient technologies, as part of a comprehensive strategy to transform into a low-carbon future.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>At the CEO Roundtable, international experts would share insights on recent and ongoing developments on the reduction of emissions from energy-intensive industries, with particular focus on the iron &amp; steel, aluminium and cement sectors. The moderated discussion, would cover, but not limited to, the following aspects:</p>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>The nature and scale of the problem/challenge facing these sectors. The competing challenge of the need for more energy, by the growing population, for socio-economic development; and the need to take urgent actions to address climate change.</li>\r\n	<li>Technological options for decarbonizing hard-to-abate sectors of the economy. Mapping out the various pathways for abating emissions from these sectors, including the application of high-temperature processes, electrification through low-carbon energy sources, hydrogen, biomass, carbon capture and storage, etc.</li>\r\n	<li>The major barriers and enablers and the use of an effective policy framework to minimize the barriers and enhance the enablers.</li>\r\n	<li>Emerging innovative approaches for reducing emissions from energy-intensive processes of production of iron &amp; steel, aluminium, and cement.</li>\r\n	<li>Identifying and engaging the entire stock of knowledge available globally to achieve continue contribution of energy-intensive industries to sustainable development but in a low-carbon pathway.</li>\r\n	<li>The long-scenarios for emission reductions from energy-intensive industries.&nbsp;</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n', '2019-07-30 13:39:17', 1, 0, 'event-2019-09-12-52', 1),
(53, 1, 'Other Events', 'Sustainability Summit 2019', '2019-10-15', '8 : 00 AM', '4 : 00 PM', 'Ritz Carlton Hotel Doha', '', 'info@abhafoundation.org', '+974 40428000', '<p><strong>GORD&nbsp;Sustainability Summit 2019</strong></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>This year&nbsp;Sustainability Summit 2019&nbsp;will focus on the introduction of state-of-the-art technologies and solutions in addition to the latest national and international policies and regulations in&nbsp;sustainability&nbsp;and&nbsp;climate change.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>The summit offers an international and regional perspective on climate change challenges and solutions for a low carbon and climate-resilient future. It aims to drive innovation in the design of the built environment, as well as promoting education and collaboration in the field, bringing to the fore the latest research and developments in sustainable building design.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Together, companies and organizations in Qatar and the region will demonstrate their continuous desire to implement sustainability through the course of their day-to-day core business.</p>\r\n', '2019-07-30 13:54:03', 1, 0, 'event-2019-10-15-53', 4),
(54, 1, 'Other Events', 'Bosphorus Summit 10', '2019-11-25', '8 : 00 AM', '4 : 00 PM', 'Istanbul, Turkey', '', 'info@abhafoundation.org', '+974 40428000', '<p><strong><em>Bosphorus Summit 10</em></strong></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>The Annual Bosphorus Summit, supported by the Al-Attiyah Foundation as a strategic partner, was established to enhance proactive multilateral and inter-disciplinary cooperation, stimulate a new level of global cooperation, generate result-based dialogues and fostering numerous public and private partnerships, create reciprocal economic dependencies for stability, and offer a space for discussion among decision-makers and leaders in politics, business, education, arts, media, philanthropy, non-profit organizations and the social arena in order to act a part in shaping the global agenda.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Each year the summit welcomes over 2000 delegates from around the world presenting, discussing and voting on political, economic and cultural topics to provide global insight and direction for national interest and the promotion of common ideals.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>This year&rsquo;s Bosphorus Summit will be organized in İstanbul between 25-28&nbsp;November 2019. To find out more visit:<a href=\"https://www.bogazicizirvesi.org\"> www.bogazicizirvesi.org</a></p>\r\n', '2019-07-30 14:00:12', 1, 0, 'event-2019-11-25-54', 4),
(55, 1, 'Other Events', 'Doha Forum 2019', '2019-12-14', '8 : 00 AM', '5 : 00 PM', 'Doha', '', 'info@abhafoundation.org', '+974 40428000', '<h2>Doha Forum 2019</h2>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Reimagining Governance in a MultiPolar World</strong></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>With adversities and inequality resulting from war and poverty, opportunities seem to lie in a worldwide transition from unipolarity to multipolarity. In a fight for justice, rule of law, and equality amongst others, such a shift is expected to dominate the foreseeable future. There are multiple dimensions to this paradigm-shift that go beyond just a political framework. With so many rising powers on the global stage, there is a need to explore the significance of this shift and reimagine a dynamic global governance system that is a relevant to our current situation. The legitimacy of only a few countries at the forefront of international conflicts has diminished. People, goods, and values are all transnational. No one state or group of states can manage current and emerging global challenges on their own. Are hegemons relinquishing their influence or consciously withdrawing from their responsibility towards the international community? We collectively need to think of a holistic governance system that is moral, cooperative, and practical.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Our new normal, is that nation states as well as non-state actors now compete for political, military, and economic influence. Countries range in their reach and relevance on the international landscape. Non-state actors, NGOs, socio-political and religious movements, transnational companies and virtual-world agents play key transformative roles. The uniqueness of what we are living rests on the contradiction of interconnectivity of the world amidst conflicts for what are perceived to be global values. Many global issues are affecting all of us and propagating to micro levels. For example, climate change is a threat to all of us and is related to the livelihood of people and the global economy. Migration is an international challenge that needs to be collectively managed while also ensuring the rights of refugees and displaced people. As a leading thought platform, this year Doha Forum will delve into topics of;</p>\r\n\r\n<ol style=\"margin-left:40px\">\r\n	<li>Trends and technology</li>\r\n	<li>Trade and investment</li>\r\n	<li>Human capital and inequality</li>\r\n	<li>Security, cybergovernance, and defense</li>\r\n	<li>International organizations, civil society, and non-state actors</li>\r\n	<li>Culture and identity</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>What should be the way forward? Global governance and leadership is vital to the sustainability of our systems and standard of life. Multilateral agreements are being challenged, regional organizations are being questioned. There is a need for alternative governance that can accommodate diversity, diplomacy, and dialogue.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br />\r\nIn our current paradigm, how long lasting is the impulsion of certain countries to take unilateral decisions or positions? In a multipolar era, can we discuss and engage in a system in which sovereignty is respected and more emphasis is put on the flexibility of individual countries as well as inclusiveness in the decision-making process?</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Cultivating on last year&rsquo;s key contributions, Doha Forum will bring together this year a distinguished group of leaders, thinkers, and policy makers to tackle the above questions and reimagine a global governance that addresses our collective needs and priorities.</p>\r\n', '2019-09-17 11:24:12', 1, 0, 'event-2019-12-14-55', 4),
(56, 1, 'CEO Roundtable', 'Exploring the 2019 forces\r\nshaping our 2020 Outlook', '2019-12-04', '10 : 00 AM', '1 : 00 PM', 'St. Regis Hotel Doha', '', 'info@abhafoundation.org', '+974 40428000', '<p>As we head into 2020, it is a time to reflect upon 2019, analyse the highs and lows and what we should take forward to 2020. &nbsp;What should every CEO learn from 2019, what should they look forward to, or look out for in 2020?</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>The Al-Attiyah Foundation will assemble a team of international industry, academic, and policy experts to discuss:</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<ol style=\"margin-left:40px\">\r\n	<li>Security of supply in the region</li>\r\n	<li>World supply and demand for fossil fuels</li>\r\n	<li>The short-term impact of the rise of renewables regionally and world- wide</li>\r\n	<li>Changes in governance and regulations that might affect our markets</li>\r\n	<li>Climate change implications for the region</li>\r\n	<li>Regional and worldwide geopolitics of energy</li>\r\n	<li>China&rsquo;s Belt and Road Initiative: Where Global Dominance Becomes Real</li>\r\n	<li>Trade War and the role of LNG</li>\r\n	<li>Middle East Geopolitics &ndash; Where does the power lie?</li>\r\n	<li>The rise in populism</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n', '2019-10-02 15:45:22', 1, 0, 'event-2019-12-04-56', 1),
(57, 1, 'CEO Roundtable', 'CEO Rountable Series - March ', '2020-03-26', '10 : 30 AM', '1 : 30 PM', 'TBC', '', 'info@abhafoundation.org', '+974 40428000', '<p style=\"text-align:center\"><strong>POSTPONEMENT NOTICE</strong></p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align:center\"><strong>CEO Roundtable 26th March 2020</strong></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align:justify\">Following the outbreak of the COVID-19 Virus, resulting in the cancellation of a number of international, regional and local events, the Al-Attiyah Foundation has taken the decision to postpone the CEO Roundtable meeting taking place on 26th March 2020.</p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align:justify\">&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align:justify\">Although we regret to inform you of the event postponement, our primary concern is for the health and well-being of everyone. We are monitoring the situation closely and will update you with any new information.&nbsp;Thank you for your understanding and continued support.</p>\r\n', '2020-01-12 12:13:16', 1, 0, 'event-2020-03-26-57', 1),
(58, 1, 'Awards', 'The Abdullah Bin Hamad Al-Attiyah International Energy Awards', '2020-11-01', '7 : 30 PM', '11 : 30 PM', 'Sheraton Hotel', '', 'info@abhafoundation.org', '+974 40428000', '<p style=\"text-align:center\"><strong>POSTPONEMENT NOTICE</strong></p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align:center\"><strong>Abdullah Bin Hamad Al-Attiyah International Energy Awards, 1 April 2020</strong></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align:justify\">Following the outbreak of the COVID-19 Virus, resulting in the cancellation of a number of international, regional and local events, the decision has been taken to postpone the 8th Abdullah Bin Hamad Al-Attiyah International Energy Awards, until the last quarter of 2020.</p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align:justify\">Although we regret to inform you of the event postponement, our primary concern is for the health and well-being of everyone.&nbsp; We are monitoring the situation closely and will update you with any new information.</p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align:justify\">Thank you for your understanding and continued support.</p>\r\n', '2020-01-12 12:19:37', 0, 0, 'event-2020-11-01-58', 2),
(59, 1, 'Other Events', 'Webinar - 8 December 2020 : The Global Energy Outlook: From Crisis to Growth', '2020-12-08', '8 : 17 AM', '8 : 17 AM', 'Online', '', 'info@abhafoundation.org', '+974 40428000', '<p>Webinar - The&nbsp;Global&nbsp;Energy&nbsp;Outlook: From&nbsp;Crisis&nbsp;to&nbsp;Growth</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<ul style=\"margin-left:40px\">\r\n	<li><strong>Tuesday 8 December 2020 </strong></li>\r\n	<li><strong>2:00pm Qatar Time, 11:00am GMT</strong></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>As we look forward to 2021, Covid-19, and its continuing impact on energy demand, will likely remain the background against which other significant events will unfold. Yet, by any measure, 2021 will be a significant year for the industry. Policy changes arising from the COP-26 meeting in November, the potentially game-changing transformation of energy in the US post the November 2020 election, and the launch of a 14th Five-Year Plan in China all have repercussions, adding to the uncertainties the sector is already facing. And the world will look on anxiously to decipher the next moves in the oil markets - whether shale will rebound, and the possibility of countermeasures by OPEC+ to balance the market.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>The Financial Times have partnered with The Al-Attiyah Foundation to host its final Webinar of 2020. The webinar will share expert opinions on the continuing impact of the pandemic for the energy markets, the strategies needed to adapt and build resilience in a fast-evolving energy market, and how the energy debate will be reframed by the climate challenge, customers, and investors.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<h4><strong><a href=\"https://globalenergy.live.ft.com\">CLICK HERE TO REGISTER</a></strong></h4>\r\n', '2020-11-11 11:08:31', 0, 0, 'event-2020-12-08-59', 4),
(60, 1, 'Other Events', 'Stepping Up the Pace of Hydrogen Development', '2022-03-07', '12 : 00 AM', '1 : 00 PM', 'Online', '', 'info@abhafoundation.org', '+974 40428000', '<p><em><strong>This webinar will assess the current state of play for hydrogen, offering a comprehensive overview of the latest and most promising developments, and providing a glimpse into what the future may hold.</strong></em></p>\r\n\r\n<p><br />\r\n<strong><u>Webinar Information</u></strong><br />\r\nGlobal interest in hydrogen has grown substantially in recent months as countries develop strategies to decarbonise their economies. Driven by the strong commitment to net zero-emission and the urgency of action on climate change, the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) estimates that hydrogen will account for nearly 12 %of global energy use by 2050. &nbsp;As such, the hydrogen revolution could provide a $2.5 trillion investment opportunity through 2050 for utilities, equipment makers and others seeking to curb their emission intensity.&nbsp;<br />\r\n<br />\r\nWith demand for clean hydrogen expected to take off in the mid-2030s, this decade will likely witness a great race for technological developments, according to IRENA. Businesses worldwide are already moving towards scaling up the hydrogen value chain with new demonstration projects and alliances, as well as dedicated infrastructure funds and industrial hubs in a collective effort to accelerate innovation and bring down costs.&nbsp;<br />\r\n<br />\r\nOn the supply side, consortia of the world&#39;s largest energy firms are spearheading the development of the hydrogen market given their ability to deliver these projects and their interest in hydrogen. On the demand side, leading brands continue to look for renewable alternatives, which is likely to trigger a hydrogen equivalent of the PPA market that emerged in the electricity market.&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align:center\">&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align:center\">REGISTER HERE: <a href=\"https://event.on24.com/wcc/r/3649203/35C1F8C9EB19F2F05AA5B2923E895BB7\"><strong>LINK</strong></a></p>\r\n', '2022-02-23 11:18:57', 0, 0, 'event-2022-03-07-60', 4),
(61, 1, 'Other Events', 'Qatar National CSR Program Launch', '2022-03-28', '10 : 00 AM', '4 : 30 PM', 'Qatar University, CBE - Building H08', '', 'info@abhafoundation.org', '+974 40428000', '<p>Under the patronage of HE the Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, Qatar University will host the 2022 National CSR Program, including the launch ceremony for the 9th edition of the <strong>CSR Report - Qatar.</strong></p>\r\n', '2022-03-13 10:12:45', 1, 0, 'event-2022-03-28-61', 4),
(62, 1, 'CEO Roundtable', 'Hydrogen Opportunities for Qatar', '2022-03-08', '10 : 00 AM', '1 : 30 PM', 'Private', '', 'info@abhafoundation.org', '+974 40428000', '<p style=\"text-align:justify\">Internationally renowned experts and top decision-makers came together to share their insights and perspectives on the current and future role of hydrogen in the world&rsquo;s energy mix at the quarterly CEO Roundtable hosted by the Abdullah Bin Hamad Al-Attiyah International Foundation for Energy and Sustainable Development.</p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align:justify\">&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>The roundtable, titled &ldquo;Hydrogen Opportunities for Qatar,&rdquo; featured distinguished guest speakers: Dr. Kerry-Ann Adamson a Global Strategic Advisor on hydrogen at Worley; Dr. Jan Frederik Braun an Energy Transition Researcher; Mr. Frank Wouters a Senior Vice President Energy Transition at Reliance Industries; and Dr. Chris Gentle a Senior Advisor, Partnerships and New Ventures at the World Energy Council.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>At the event, held in Doha on March 8 and moderated by the acclaimed broadcast journalist Stephen Cole, the experts discussed growing global interest in hydrogen and the important role the clean gas can have in the race to net-zero by the mid-century.&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align:justify\">Although speakers and guests agreed the development of hydrogen as an energy source is an option that must continue to be pursued to meet emissions targets, it was acknowledged that huge investment and technological innovation is required for it to become more viable.</p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align:justify\">&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align:justify\">Currently, large amounts of electricity are needed to produce hydrogen from water, or the use of carbon capture technologies if the gas is produced from fossil fuels. Almost all hydrogen produced today comes from fossil fuels without carbon capture, resulting in close to 900 million tonnes of CO2 emissions.</p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align:justify\">&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align:justify\">The IEA net-zero emissions by 2050 scenario found that the needed total transformation of the world&rsquo;s energy infrastructure would require the expansion of the production of low-carbon hydrogen from the current level of 450,000 tonnes to 40 million tonnes by 2030, just 8 years from now.</p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align:justify\">&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align:justify\">Despite the challenges ahead, the number of initiatives and pioneering projects around the world show there is a significant amount of faith in the future of hydrogen as a clean source of energy in major urban functions.</p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align:justify\">&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align:justify\">In late 2021, QatarEnergy (QE) signed an agreement with Shell to work together on blue and green hydrogen projects in the United Kingdom.</p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align:justify\">&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align:justify\">The partners will look in particular at &ldquo;integrated and scalable opportunities in key sectors where hydrogen could help decarbonise, especially around industrial cluster development and also for the transport sector, with a focus on the London metropolitan area,&rdquo; a QE statement said.</p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align:justify\">&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align:justify\">Progress is also being made in northern Germany, where hydrogen-powered passenger trains are now travelling on its rail network. The Coradia iLint regional train, is powered by a hydrogen fuel cell and its only emission while operating is steam and condensed water.</p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align:justify\">&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align:justify\">His Excellency Dr Ibrahim Ibrahim, Vice-Chairman of the Board of Trustees at the Al-Attiyah Foundation, Former Economic Advisor at Amiri Diwan and Former Secretary General of Development Planning, highlighted the importance of discussing alternative sources of energy with experts and leaders in the industry.</p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align:justify\">&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align:justify\">&ldquo;On behalf of His Excellency Abdullah bin Hamad Al-Attiyah, Chairman of the Board of Trustees and Former Minister of Industry and Energy, it gave me great pleasure to host the first Al-Attiyah Foundation Roundtable of this year. To see so many distinguished figures in one room and joining us virtually underlines the importance of the topic we discussed in the immediate and long-term.</p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align:justify\">&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align:justify\">&ldquo;Hydrogen has been catapulted into industry discourse in recent years for good reason. It is light, storable, and energy-dense, and its use as a fuel produces no direct emissions of pollutants or greenhouse gases.</p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align:justify\">&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align:justify\">&ldquo;It is exciting to hear about the numerous projects in Qatar and abroad where hydrogen is or will be used in day-to-day activities such as cooling and heating and in sectors such as steel, long-haul trucking, shipping and aviation&rdquo;, His Excellency Dr Ibrahim Ibrahim concluded.</p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align:justify\">&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align:justify\">To learn more about the use of hydrogen and keep up to date with the latest energy and sustainability news visit the Al-Attiyah Foundation website at <a href=\"http://www.abhafoundation.org\" style=\"color:blue; text-decoration:underline\">http://www.abhafoundation.org</a>.</p>\r\n', '2022-03-13 10:20:05', 1, 0, 'event-2022-03-08-62', 1),
(63, 1, 'CEO Roundtable', 'Assessing The Role of Carbon Capture Utilisation and Storage (CCUS)', '2022-06-08', '10 : 00 AM', '12 : 00 AM', 'Private - by Invitation Only', '', 'info@abhafoundation.org', '+974 40428000', '<p><em><u><strong>Event Information</strong></u></em></p>\r\n\r\n<ul style=\"margin-left:40px\">\r\n	<li>CEO Roundtable</li>\r\n	<li>Assessing The Role of Carbon Capture Utilisation and Storage (CCUS)</li>\r\n	<li>08 June 2022</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><em><u><strong>Background Context </strong></u></em></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Carbon capture and storage (CCUS) or carbon capture, utilisation, and storage (CCUS), is a suite of technologies to capture CO2 from carbon-emitting processes and to store it safely for the long term in underground rock formations or convert it into useful products or stable minerals. CCUS involves three steps aimed at reducing the release of anthropogenic CO2 emissions into the atmosphere. Carbon dioxide is captured from anthropogenic sources; it is transported to the injection site; and permanently stored in geological storage or utilised.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>The Paris Agreement on climate action, and the IPCC report on the impacts of warming of 1.5&deg;C above pre-industrial levels, emphasize the importance of a range of different low carbon approaches in limiting dangerous climate change. Carbon capture, utilisation, and storage (CCUS) is growing in importance, as one of the technologies to mitigate the emissions of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. CCUS features widely in the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) submitted in terms of the Paris Agreement by several countries. More than 13 countries, plus the EU, mentioned it in their submissions, including major oil producers (Iran, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Norway, Mexico) and major emitters (China, EU, Japan, South Africa).</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n', '2022-05-12 14:32:41', 1, 0, 'event-2022-06-08-63', 1),
(64, 1, 'Other Events', 'Clean Hydrogen – Qatar’s Role in a Net-Zero World', '2022-05-17', '12 : 30 AM', '6 : 00 PM', 'Private - by Invitation Only', '', 'info@abhafoundation.org', '+974 40428000', '<p><em><u><strong>Event Information</strong></u></em></p>\r\n\r\n<ul style=\"margin-left:40px\">\r\n	<li>QEERI Hydrogen Workshop</li>\r\n	<li>Clean Hydrogen &ndash; Qatar&rsquo;s Role in a Net-Zero World</li>\r\n	<li>17 May 2022</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><em><u><strong>Event Background</strong></u></em></p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align:justify\">The Qatar Environment &amp; Energy Research Institute (QEERI), with the support of the Qatar National Research Fund (QNRF) and in partnership with the Al-Attiyah Foundation, is hosting an in-person workshop on 17-18 May 2022. The workshop will take place&nbsp;in Msheireb Downtown, Doha. The workshop brings together national stakeholders and international experts for two half-days of discussion around the latest international developments in hydrogen policy and industry, the role of hydrogen in the GCC country&#39;s climate action plans, the most relevant hydrogen technologies and value chains for Qatar, and the need for effective national strategies and international cooperation.</p>\r\n', '2022-05-12 14:39:58', 1, 0, 'event-2022-05-17-64', 4),
(65, 1, 'Other Events', 'ESG Transformation: Seizing the Opportunity', '2022-06-14', '12 : 00 AM', '1 : 00 PM', 'Online', '', 'info@abhafoundation.org', '+974 40428000', '<p><u><strong><em>Energy Industry&nbsp;Webinar Invitation</em></strong></u></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Date:&nbsp;</strong><strong>14&nbsp;June&nbsp;2022</strong><br />\r\n<strong><strong>Time:&nbsp;</strong><strong>12:00 AST</strong><br />\r\n<strong>Location:&nbsp;</strong><strong>Online</strong></strong></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Environmental, social, and governance standards (ESG) have become the hallmark of socially responsible investors. Gone are the days when investors look solely at the potential profitability and financial risk when making an investment decision. Today, many investors and financial institutions consider it essential to align their portfolios with ESG performance, believing that companies that perform well on ESG are better positioned for the long term, and better prepared for risk and uncertainty.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nHowever, adopting ESG principles comes with a set of challenges, from identifying the best reporting framework to use, to the lack of standards for measuring results or impact. These issues have slowed down progress. For example, while the UN Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) signatory list includes 431 private equity firms from around the world, only 16 of them disclose ESG&rsquo;s impact on financial returns, and only half use ESG principles in monitoring more than 90% of their portfolio companies, according to Institutional Investor.&nbsp;<br />\r\n<br />\r\nThis&nbsp;discussion with leading ESG experts from across the globe, will look at the business case for ESG, reporting challenges, compliance and ESG screening, and the nature and impact of legislation.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Subscribe Here:&nbsp;<a href=\"https://bit.ly/3N3IhEh\">https://bit.ly/3N3IhEh</a></strong></p>\r\n', '2022-05-31 13:11:06', 1, 0, 'event-2022-06-14-65', 4),
(66, 1, 'CEO Roundtable', 'The Race to Net-zero', '2021-09-08', '7 : 46 AM', '7 : 46 AM', '', '', 'info@abhafoundation.org', '+974 40428000', '<p>The world is witnessing a growing momentum in the push towards net-zero CO2 emissions, with many countries now legally obliged to reach this ambitious target by the mid-century.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>This development is driven primarily by world leaders&rsquo; commitment to address climate change and hastened by the 2016 Paris Agreement.</p>\r\n', '2022-06-15 10:21:49', 1, 0, 'event-2021-09-08-66', 1),
(67, 1, 'CEO Roundtable', '2022 Global Energy Landscape', '2021-12-01', '8 : 06 AM', '8 : 06 AM', '', '', 'info@abhafoundation.org', '+974 40428000', '<p>The Al-Attiyah Foundation will host its final CEO Roundtable of 2021 to reflect upon the highs and lows of the past year and how these might unfold in 2022. Sharing their unique perspectives and predictions, the international guest speakers, will explore the key issues and opportunities that may arise in the new year &ndash; and beyond.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>The scope and direction of the recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic has been brought into the spotlight by events such as the recent 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) in Glasgow. The decisions CEOs make now, will have profound effects on the global energy landscape for 2022.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>The global oil industry is adjusting rapidly as the world deals with current turn of events. Moving into 2022, the oil market faces various issues on demand, supply and prices. In particular, how might demand improve as COVID-19 vaccines are<br />\r\ndeployed? How will OPEC+ manage supply as the energy transition gains momentum?</p>\r\n', '2022-06-15 10:40:45', 1, 0, 'event-2021-12-01-67', 1),
(68, 1, 'Other Events', 'ESG Guidebook Launch', '2022-06-14', '12 : 10 PM', '12 : 10 PM', 'Online', '', 'info@abhafoundation.org', '+974 40428000', '<p>In our latest academic contribution, the Al-Attiyah Foundation has developed&nbsp;a&nbsp;guidebook on&nbsp;environment, social and corporate governance (ESG) and how it has changed the inner workings of some of the world&rsquo;s&nbsp;most important institutions.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>The <em>Guidebook on ESG</em> is a 113-page report (Download&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.abhafoundation.org/media-uploads/reports/Guidebook_on_ESG_by_The_Al-Attiyah_Foundation.pdf\"><strong>HERE</strong></a>), written by the Foundation&rsquo;s in-house experts with decades of experience in the energy industry and sustainable development, that seeks to help policymakers, investors, companies, and stakeholders understand and navigate ESG.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><img alt=\"\" src=\"https://mcusercontent.com/777a1a371fec392e7c287f6a8/images/9f3d1a08-e0c6-ef08-9f79-a19854a3d8f7.png\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>ESG criteria are a set of standards for a company&#39;s behaviour used by socially conscious investors to screen potential investments. Environmental criteria consider how a company safeguards the environment, including corporate policies addressing climate change. Social criteria examine how a company manages relationships with employees, suppliers, customers, and the communities where it operates. Governance deals with a company&#39;s leadership, executive pay, audits, internal controls, and shareholder rights.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>The term was coined in 2004 when a report commissioned by the United Nations, titled <em>Who Cares Wins Connecting Financial Markets to a Changing World,</em> called for &ldquo;better inclusion of environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) factors in investment decision.&rdquo;<a href=\"#_ftn1\" name=\"_ftnref1\" title=\"\">[1]</a>&nbsp;Although ESG struggled to gain traction with investors and institutions in the years immediately following the UN report, the term is now ubiquitous in the corporate landscape. By May 2021 it was mentioned in almost a fifth of earnings calls, spurred by the urgency to address climate change, as well as, some recent events, such as widespread demonstration against racial discrimination, and the outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Investing within an ESG framework is now the fastest-growing segment of the asset management industry. Assets in ESG funds grew 53 per cent year on year to $2.7tn in 2021, according to data provider Morningstar.<a href=\"#_ftn2\" name=\"_ftnref2\" title=\"\">[2]</a>&nbsp;There is a growing realization by the private sector, particularly big businesses, that sustainable business practices epitomised by a commitment to ESG, is no longer just a marketing tool, but a key to creating long-term value and competitiveness in the complex global economy.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>The <em>Guidebook on ESG</em> examines the key drivers shaping the growing momentum on ESG, including increasing pressure from stakeholders; business profitability and competitiveness; demand from institutional investors and consumers; the quest to build good corporate reputation and relationship with customers and government regulations.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><img alt=\"\" src=\"https://mcusercontent.com/777a1a371fec392e7c287f6a8/images/20e065bf-e5d2-9509-4b2c-132b0049e88b.png\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>His Excellency Abdullah bin Hamad Al-Attiyah, Chairman of the Board of Trustees at the Al-Attiyah Foundation and former Minister of Industry and Energy of Qatar believes the publication will be of great use to members of the business community.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&ldquo;This publication is an authoritative account of the benefits an ESG evaluation can bring to a companies&rsquo; stakeholders and, highlights the importance it now plays as investors consider the environmental impact of an organisation in their decision-making,&rdquo; HE said.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&ldquo;I am certain the Foundation&rsquo;s members, partners, and other interested parties, will find the &lsquo;Guidebook on ESG&rsquo; a reliable resource as the environmental footprint left by countries and organisations are brought even closer into focus over the coming months and years.&rdquo;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><img alt=\"\" src=\"https://mcusercontent.com/777a1a371fec392e7c287f6a8/images/a838f3c4-1d8e-c803-dcb4-5e15831a63bd.png\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>To download the&nbsp;<em>Guidebook on ESG</em> for free and to gather expert insight on the energy industry and sustainable development, visit the Al-Attiyah Foundation website <a href=\"https://www.abhafoundation.org/media-uploads/reports/Guidebook_on_ESG_by_The_Al-Attiyah_Foundation.pdf\"><strong>HERE</strong></a>.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><a href=\"#_ftnref1\" name=\"_ftn1\" title=\"\">[1]</a> https://www.unepfi.org/fileadmin/events/2004/stocks/who_cares_wins_global_compact_2004.pdf</p>\r\n\r\n<p><a href=\"#_ftnref2\" name=\"_ftn2\" title=\"\">[2]</a> https://www.ft.com/content/5ec1dfcf-eea3-42af-aea2-19d739ef8a55</p>\r\n', '2022-08-14 14:47:37', 0, 0, 'event-2022-06-14-68', 4),
(69, 1, 'CEO Roundtable', 'Gas Supply in the Short to Medium Term – Security, Recovery and Volatility', '2022-09-12', '10 : 30 PM', '12 : 30 AM', 'Online', '1', 'info@abhafoundation.org', '+974 40428000', '<p>The gas market has become global in its nature rather than the previous regional price &nbsp;structure which was regionally based. Furthermore as Regasification Terminals have increased in number, there is &nbsp;increasing competition between pipeline gas and LNG (particularly in Europe). This has led to increasing price volatility as these market influences interact.</p><br />\r\n<p>One may be forgiven for believing that the recent spike in gas prices and shortage of &nbsp;supply are unheralded. However, some facets of the current situation could have been forecast with a quick analysis of trends from the previous decade. The low prices for both oil and gas of the period between 2010 and 2020 constrained investment. Companies found it difficult to make Final Investment Decisions (FIDs) when prices were low, despite arguments about the benefits of counter cyclical investments. During that period, gas demand continued to be driven by population growth and the propensity for all populations to try and improve living standards by consuming more energy. Arguments advanced about gas being a clean and efficient fuel, at least for climate change reasons, further encouraged the growth in demand for gas. Of course the Covid-19 pandemic still cause demand fluctuations as well. The invasion of Ukraine has brought the whole issue of security of supply into a sharp focus.</p>\r\n', '2022-09-06 14:29:09', 1, 0, 'event-2022-09-12-69', 1),
(70, 1, 'Other Events', 'The Changing Dynamics in The LNG Shipping Market', '2022-09-14', '12 : 00 PM', '1 : 30 PM', '', '1', 'info@abhafoundation.org', '+974 40428000', '<p>Join us for a timely discussion with industry experts about the new paradigm for LNG, shipping and how the latest market dynamics are influencing supply/trade routes globally.<br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\n<strong><u>Speakers</u></strong></p>\r\n\r\n<p><img alt=\"\" src=\"https://www.abhafoundation.org/media-uploads/gallery/Webinar-Adv-2022-09-14.jpg\" style=\"height:867px; width:660px\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong><u>Webinar Overview</u></strong><br />\r\n&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>The LNG industry is facing major economic and political shifts. Supply was already struggling to keep up with rebounding demand during the post-pandemic economic recovery. Now, the sanctions on Russian energy cargos and the reduced pipeline gas deliveries from Russia to Europe have taken major quantities of gas out of the delivery systems.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Seeking energy security, and as winter approaches in the Northern Hemisphere, countries that were reliant on Russia&rsquo;s energy supplies are turning to the LNG suppliers to stock up on storage for the winter. However, much of the LNG supply is delivered on pre-agreed terms for both price and quantities.&nbsp; The spot market for LNG is more limited so prices for LNG have increased considerably.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>This has impacted the market for LNG tankers. Again, the LNG tanker market has followed the LNG cargo market and matched tankers with contracts. Consequently, the spot tanker rates have also escalated significantly and hit record highs amid strong demand and limited supply.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Tankers also take several years to build. New LNG export facilities need new tankers. It is the accepted practise to book building slots with ship builders to coincide with new LNG facilities.&nbsp; LNG ship construction facilities are now full, well into the second half of the decade, and building a new ship takes several years, according to Maritime engineering and technology solutions specialist Lloyd&#39;s Register. The International Energy Agency said recently that LNG shipping capacity is expected to grow by 30% between 2021 and 2025, much faster than forecasts for global LNG trade (17%) and global LNG shipping demand (23%) over the same period. The lack of ship construction capacity, together with the higher prices and longer delivery times means the world will lack LNG shipping capacity to meet transport demand by 2025. Such a shortage of carriers will only worsen the energy crisis and limit LNG&rsquo;s scope to support the green energy transition.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Another facet of the LNG conundrum is a regional shortage of Northern Europe import terminals.&nbsp; A potential solution is Floating Storage and Regasification Units (FSRUs), which are considered a cost-efficient alternative to land-based import LNG terminals that take years to build and require existing infrastructure. These floating units offer a quicker and cheaper way to raise import capacity, especially for countries that want to make up for the lost Russian pipeline gas.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>With nearly 400 of the 640 existing LNG carriers unlikely to comply with International Maritime Organization&rsquo;s (IMO) carbon intensity indicator from 2025 onwards, owners are now looking to convert their older ships to FSRUs to facilitate LNG imports. However, this presents another dilemma, as conversions will take shipping capacity out of the market, creating more supply pressure. While the world has abundant resources of natural gas and plenty of export facilities globally, traders need to urgently find solutions to deliver LNG around the world in the volumes that are required.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><a href=\"https://event.on24.com/wcc/r/3914263/D35719F52261741D7B9873E801F1CA19\">Register Now</a></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n', '2022-09-13 10:17:56', 0, 0, 'event-2022-09-14-70', 4),
(71, 1, 'Other Events', 'The Al-Attiyah Foundation is a proud partner of the Qatar National Dialogue on Climate Change (QNDCC)', '2022-09-19', '1 : 13 PM', '1 : 13 PM', 'QF', NULL, 'info@abhafoundation.org', '+974 40428000', '<p>The Al-Attiyah Foundation is a proud partner of the Qatar National Dialogue on Climate Change (QNDCC), held on September 19 and 20, 2022 at Multaqa, Education City.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>The event, organised by the Earthna Center for a Sustainable Future (Earthna) and co-hosted with the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, will bring together over 45 thought leaders, decision makers and climate change experts to examine international insights, case studies, policies, industrial solutions, and academic research, and explore the benefit and influence these can have in Qatar.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Key discussion topics will include Qatar&rsquo;s National Climate Action - Updates and Future Plan; Climate Finance, from opportunity to action: challenges and solutions; Climate Change: Governance and Intergovernmental collaboration; Mitigation and adaptation solutions for Qatar and Measurement; and Reporting and Verification.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>QNDCC will provide private and public sector leaders in Qatar with an opportunity to have meaningful dialogue, supporting the country in developing a climate action strategy ahead of the UN Climate Change Conference of Parties (COP27), that will be held this November in Egypt.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n', '2022-09-21 15:43:52', 0, 0, 'event-2022-09-19-71', 4);
INSERT INTO `events` (`event_id`, `language_id`, `short_title`, `title`, `date`, `from_time`, `to_time`, `venue`, `rep_name`, `rep_email`, `rep_phone`, `descrp`, `added_on_date`, `status`, `trending`, `perma_link`, `type`) VALUES
(72, 1, 'Awards', 'The Abdullah bin Hamad Al-Attiyah International Energy Awards for Lifetime Achievement to Return this October', '2022-10-12', '8 : 30 PM', '10 : 30 PM', 'Sheraton Grand Doha', NULL, 'info@abhafoundation.org', '+974 40428000', '<p>Six exceptional individuals will be recognised for their contributions to the energy industry at the eighth Abdullah bin Hamad Al-Attiyah International Energy Awards for Lifetime Achievement next month.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>The awards celebrate the legacy of His Excellency Al-Attiyah, the former Minister of Energy and Industry and Deputy Prime Minister for the State of Qatar, by honouring individuals for lifetime achievements in their fields of work and policy that emulate His Excellency&rsquo;s 40 years of distinguished contributions to the global energy industry.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Dolphin Energy, ExxonMobil, North Oil Company and TotalEnergies are the sponsors of this year&rsquo;s ceremony and gala dinner, that will see over 200 leaders from the energy industry in attendance.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>The Foundation&rsquo;s continued growth is only possible due to its esteemed member organisations, who are some of the most important companies in the world. The Foundation&rsquo;s members are: QatarEnergy, WOQOD, Qatargas, Qatar Electricity and Water Company, QNB, ConocoPhillips, QAPCO, Dolphin Energy, Qatar Airways, TotalEnergies, Shell, ExxonMobil, North Oil Company, QAFCO, Gulf Helicopters, Marubueni, Q-Chem, Qatar Cool, JTA Holding and Excelerate Energy.</p>\r\n', '2022-10-02 14:52:15', 0, 0, 'event-2022-10-12-72', 2),
(73, 1, 'Other Events', 'How will COP27 reshape the global energy landscape?', '2022-11-01', '12 : 00 AM', '1 : 00 PM', '', NULL, 'info@abhafoundation.org', '+974 40428000', '<p>COP26 in November 2021 was one of the most significant summits on climate change, leading to new pledges from world governments to cut emissions and accelerate the green energy transition. The Glasgow conference yielded several breakthrough agreements, including the Global Methane Pledge, the Zero Emission Vehicle Pledge, the Deforestation Pledge, and the Glasgow Pact.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Under the Glasgow Pact, countries agreed to revisit and strengthen their Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) in 2022 &ndash; instead of every five years. The last time these targets were updated was in 2020. Indeed, several countries have since committed to more ambitious emission-reduction goals in an effort to limit the global temperature rise to 1.5 &deg;C.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>India, for example, set a net-zero target to be reached by 2070; Bangladesh increased its emission-reduction target from 15% to 21.85% by 2030; while Canada raised its own emission-reduction target from 30% to 40-45% by 2030. These stronger targets will undoubtedly lead to more responsible and sustainable energy production and consumption.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>However, while progress has been made, less than 20 countries have updated their NDCs so far, and of these, only a handful are larger economies. Moreover, only a few countries have made a tangible upward increase or adjustment to their emission-reduction targets.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Experts recently suggested that the global climate targets and action remain insufficient, especially considering that the increase in global energy-related carbon dioxide emissions of over 2 billion tonnes in 2021 compared to 2020 was the largest year-on-year increase in history in absolute terms.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>The latest geopolitical tensions, such as the Russia-Ukraine conflict, along with inflationary pressures and environmental disasters, have undoubtedly been a distraction to government leaders around the world. But while these events have slowed down the green-energy transition momentum and weighed heavily on national budgets, they have also brought energy security, food security, and climate resilience to the fore.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>In the current global context, COP27 will be about optimising resources and improving synergies between governments to encourage implementation rather than to take on new commitments. The Egyptian presidency has already outlined mitigation, adaptation, finance, and collaboration as the four objectives of COP27. Given that the summit is taking place in Africa &ndash; only the fifth time it is being held in the continent &ndash; we can also expect a greater focus on issues for the Global South and the developing world.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>As we approach COP27, we look at what has been achieved over the last 12 months and what we can expect from the upcoming summit. Will COP27 be the first summit of implementation? Will it unlock the regional and public-private cooperation that is needed for the global energy transition?</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n', '2022-11-01 12:10:18', 1, 0, 'event-2022-11-01-73', 4),
(74, 1, 'CEO Roundtable', 'Anticipated Energy Scenarios in a Net-zero World', '2023-02-08', '10 : 00 AM', '1 : 00 PM', 'Qatar - Doha', NULL, 'info@abhafoundation.org', '+974 40428000', '<p>Institutions within academia, research organisations, the private sector, and the energy industry have all been developing energy scenarios. While these organisations have different methodologies and varying assumptions, most of their scenarios are not optimistic about the world meeting targets set by the Paris Agreement. For the first CEO Roundtable of 2023, international experts will provide new insights into short and long-term scenario planning and will answer questions such as &ldquo;what will be the key features of supply and demand for energy in 2023?&rdquo; This question is particularly pertinent in the face of the increasing focus on fossil fuels in climate change negotiations.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br />\r\nOne may be forgiven for believing that the recent spike in gas prices and shortening supply are unheralded. However, some facets of the current situation could have been predicted with a quick analysis of trends from the previous decade. The low prices for both oil and gas of the period between 2010 and 2020 constrained investment. Companies found it difficult to make Final Investment Decisions (FIDs) when prices were low, despite arguments about the benefits of counter cyclical investments.</p>\r\n', '2023-01-22 12:09:15', 1, 0, 'event-2023-02-08-74', 1),
(75, 1, 'Others Events', 'Net-Zero Targets Closer Than We Think: Is the Energy Sector on the Right Track?', '2023-02-22', '12 : 00 AM', '1 : 00 PM', '', NULL, 'info@abhafoundation.org', '+974 40428000', '<p>With less than three decades left to halt the continuous increase in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions into the atmosphere (i.e., achieving net-zero), the next few years will be critical for our planet. Already, the earth is about 1.1&deg;C warmer than it was in the late 1800s. To limit global warming to around 1.5&deg;C, as called for in the Paris Agreement, GHG emissions need to peak by 2025 and fall by 43% before 2030, according to the latest report by the UN&rsquo;s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC).&nbsp;&nbsp; At the same time, carbon dioxide emissions need to reach net zero globally in the early 2050s.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>As of November 2022, around 140 countries had announced or were considering net-zero targets.&nbsp; However, despite the pledges and efforts by governments and businesses to deal with the causes of global warming, CO2 emissions from energy and industry have increased by 60% since the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change was signed in 1992. In fact, current national climate plans &ndash; for all 193 Parties to the Paris Agreement &ndash; would lead to an alarming increase of almost 13.7% in global GHG emissions by 2030 compared to 2010 levels.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>As the biggest single GHG emitting sector, responsible for around three-quarters of GHG emissions, the energy sector has a pivotal role to play in the transition to net-zero.&nbsp;&nbsp; This must involve fundamental changes and requires more efficient energy consumption, a huge decline in the use of fossil fuels, rapid deployment of available clean-energy technologies, and widespread use of technologies that are not on the market. The latter will need huge leaps in innovation.<br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\nHowever, there&rsquo;s a rocky road ahead. Wide-scale adoption of renewable energy is still a long way off, the global energy mix is still dominated by fossil fuels, and about USD 4 trillion a year needs to be invested in renewable energy until 2030 to allow the world to reach net-zero emissions by 2050.&nbsp; Additionally, while global energy demand in 2050 is expected to be around 8% smaller than today, it will serve an economy more than twice as big &ndash; and a population with 2 billion more people.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>The first webinar of our 2023 series will host a panel of international experts from industry and academia to discuss the energy sector&rsquo;s transition to net zero, including current targets and future scenarios, and the extent to which these goals are achievable.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><u><strong>Registeration Link:</strong></u></p>\r\n\r\n<p><a href=\"https://www.lsegissuerservices.com/spark/smZQ3BLmm63fbRHTWTqdnq\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.lsegissuerservices.com/spark/smZQ3BLmm63fbRHTWTqdnq</a></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><u><strong>Speakers List:</strong></u></p>\r\n\r\n<p><img alt=\"\" src=\"http://192.168.1.242/internet/media-uploads/gallery/2023-02-22-speakers.jpg\" style=\"height:621px; width:518px\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Kind regards,<br />\r\nThe Al-Attiyah Foundation</p>\r\n', '2023-02-16 10:21:23', 0, 0, 'event-2023-02-22-75', 4),
(76, 1, 'Others Events', 'CCUS Forum', '2023-05-29', '9 : 16 AM', '9 : 16 AM', '', NULL, 'info@abhafoundation.org', '+974 40428000', '<p>The Al-Attiyah Foundation is a knowledge partner with Birba Energy for the CCUS Forum being held in Doha from May 29th to May 31st, 2023.<br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\nThe CCUS Forum offers an unparalleled opportunity for international communities to come together, share ideas, build knowledge, and collaborate to grow sustainable industries for a viable future.<br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\nTaking a 360-degree view at the CO₂ value chain, the forum will explore and highlight methods for capturing, transporting, storing, utilizing, and permanently removing CO₂ from the atmosphere to mitigate climate change.<br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\nWith Qatar already spearheading sustainable developments and innovation in the MENA region, it provides the perfect hub to showcase opportunities for the commercialization of CCUS and other low carbon technologies.<br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\nRegistration link: <a href=\"https://www.ccusforum.com/register-now/\">https://www.ccusforum.com/register-now/</a><br />\r\n&nbsp;</p>\r\n', '2023-05-17 11:49:49', 1, 0, 'event-2023-05-29-76', 4),
(77, 1, 'CEO Roundtable', 'Are Volatile Energy Markets Slowing the Energy Transition?', '2023-06-07', '1 : 19 PM', '1 : 19 PM', 'Qatar - Doha', NULL, 'info@abhafoundation.org', '+974 40428000', '<p>Energy transition institutions within academia, research organisations, the private sector, and the energy industry have all been developing and updating energy transition scenarios. While these organisations have different methodologies and varying assumptions, most of their scenarios are not optimistic about the world meeting targets set by the Paris Agreement. For the second CEO Roundtable of 2023, international experts will provide new insights into short and long-term scenario planning and discuss whether volatile energy markets are slowing or accelerating the energy transition.</p>\r\n', '2023-06-12 15:50:40', 1, 0, 'event-2023-06-07-77', 1),
(78, 1, 'Webinar Series', 'LNG Now a Global Fuel in Response to Volatile Markets', '2023-06-14', '7 : 11 AM', '7 : 11 AM', 'Qatar - Doha', NULL, 'info@abhafoundation.org', '+974 40428000', '<p>LNG is advancing towards becoming a global commodity following the expansion of markets, growing volumes, and liquidity, and increase in spot-market transactions.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>As buyers push for destination-flexible contracting and trading that allows them to resell or swap LNG cargoes, vessels are gaining more freedom to trade, and market players are better optimising their positions.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>These trends have brought new players to the LNG industry, which traditionally comprised a small group of participants. According to the International Group of Liquefied Natural Gas Importers, the number of LNG importing markets has increased almost fivefold since the 1990s.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>to see the video <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/B-KpOL57tGw\" target=\"_blank\">click here</a></p>\r\n', '2023-06-25 09:45:48', 0, 0, 'event-2023-06-14-78', 4),
(79, 1, 'Webinar Series', 'Net-Zero Targets Closer Than We Think: Is the Energy Sector on the Right Track?', '2023-02-22', '7 : 20 AM', '7 : 20 AM', 'Qatar - Doha', NULL, 'info@abhafoundation.org', '+974 40428000', '<p>The first webinar of our 2023 series welcomed a panel of international experts from industry and academia to discuss the energy sector&rsquo;s net-zero ambitions, including current targets and future scenarios, and the extent to which these goals are achievable.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>The energy industry is committed to reducing its emissions and transitioning towards netzero but achieving these targets will require a more realistic approach from policymakers to support the sector&rsquo;s efforts, panellists said.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br />\r\nPut simply, more money is needed. To get on track to achieve net-zero, $4.8 trillion must be invested annually to 2030 in electricity generation, fuel production, infrastructure, industry, transport and buildings.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>to see the video <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/zGedYfA9u3k\" target=\"_blank\">click here</a></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n', '2023-06-25 09:51:43', 0, 0, 'event-2023-02-22-79', 4),
(80, 1, 'CEO Roundtable', 'Hydrogen Technology - From Strategy to Delivery', '2023-09-06', '7 : 22 AM', '7 : 22 AM', 'Qatar - Doha', NULL, 'info@abhafoundation.org', '+974 40428000', '<p>Hydrogen is the most abundant element in the universe and burns without emitting carbon dioxide. Due to these properties, many experts have claimed that it is the &ldquo;wonder fuel&rdquo; and could play a major role in the race to net-zero emission my mid-century. At this CEO Roundtable, global experts, captains of industry and esteemed guests will examine the practical problems associated with using hydrogen as a fuel and the strategies that countries can adopt for the element to play its part in the transition to low fossil fuel, low emission economies.</p>\r\n', '2023-08-29 10:02:04', 1, 0, 'event-2023-09-06-80', 1),
(81, 1, 'Others Events', 'Carbon Markets Workshop with the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change ', '2023-09-12', '7 : 44 AM', '7 : 44 AM', '', NULL, 'chands@mecc.gov.qa', '', '<p>Many countries are finding that market-based mechanisms are integral parts of effective and pragmatic strategy for achieving the goals of the Paris Agreement. Instruments that use markets, price, and other economic variables, to incentivise the reduction of GHG emissions, are becoming popular policy instruments.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>It is against this backdrop that the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MoECC) for the State of Qatar and the Al-Attiyah Foundation will hold a joint workshop (or seminar) on the &ldquo;Cooperative Approaches in Article 6 of the Paris Agreement &ndash; Article 6.2 and Article 6.4)&rdquo; on 12-13 September 2023, in Doha.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>At the event, international experts, practitioners, policy makers, industry specialists and other stakeholders will examine the opportunities and challenges of strategic implementation of Article 6.2 and Article 6.4 in Qatar and the MENA Region.</p>\r\n', '2023-08-29 10:16:47', 1, 0, 'event-2023-09-12-81', 4),
(82, 1, 'Awards', 'Preparations in full swing for the Al Attiyah International Energy Awards this October ', '2023-10-11', '6 : 00 PM', '10 : 00 AM', 'Qatar - Doha', NULL, 'info@abhafoundation.org', '+974 40428000', '<p style=\"text-align:justify\">Six exceptional individuals will be recognised for their contributions to the energy industry at the 2023 Abdullah bin Hamad Al Attiyah International Energy Awards for Lifetime Achievement in October.</p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align:justify\">&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align:justify\">The awards celebrate the legacy of H.E. Al Attiyah, the former Minister of Energy and Industry and Deputy Prime Minister for the State of Qatar, by honouring individuals for lifetime achievements in their fields of work.</p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align:justify\">&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align:justify\">ExxonMobil and North Oil Company are the sponsors of this year&rsquo;s ceremony and gala dinner, that will see over 200 leaders from the energy industry convene at the Sheraton Grand Hotel Resort and Convention Centre.</p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align:justify\">&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align:justify\">Since its inception in 2015, the Al Attiyah Foundation has remained unwaveringly committed to providing expert analysis and insights on serious global, regional, and country-specific challenges and opportunities in the areas of energy and sustainable development.</p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align:justify\">&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align:justify\">Themes in these areas are explored through its publications including industry leading research papers, current affairs articles, daily news briefings and regular podcast interviews with important personalities.</p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align:justify\">&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align:justify\">Global experts are also invited to share their opinions with Foundation members and partners during the quarterly CEO Roundtables and a new interactive Webinar Series. In addition, the Foundation&rsquo;s Sustainable Development Directorate produces an annual book on a pertinent subject.</p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align:justify\">&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align:justify\">The Foundation&rsquo;s continued growth is only possible due to its esteemed member organisations, who are some of the most important companies in the world. The Foundation&rsquo;s members are: QatarEnergy, Qatar Electricity and Water Company, Woqod, QNB, Qatargas, Dolphin Energy, Shell Qatar, Qatar Airways, QAPCO, ConocoPhillips, Marubueni, QAFCO, Q-Chem, Gulf Helicopters, Qatar Cool, Excelerate Energy and JTA Holding.</p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align:justify\">&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align:justify\">To view the previous Awards, visit the Al-Attiyah Foundation website at <a href=\"http://www.abhafoundation.org\" style=\"color:blue; text-decoration:underline\">http://www.abhafoundation.org</a></p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align:justify\">&nbsp;</p>\r\n', '2023-10-03 09:30:31', 0, 0, 'event-2023-10-11-82', 2),
(83, 1, 'Others Events', 'The Al-Attiyah Foundation at COP28 ', '2023-11-30', '8 : 39 AM', '8 : 39 AM', 'Qatar - Doha', NULL, '', '', '<p>As an official UNFCCC observer organisation, the Al-Attiyah Foundation has a longstanding commitment to ensuring that its members and partners have an active role in UN Climate Change processes, including at the upcoming UN Climate Change Conference (COP28) in Dubai from 30 November to 12 December.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Due to the outstanding show of support from our members and partners, the-Al Attiyah Foundation is delighted to announce that we will host our first-ever pavilion in the Blue Zone at COP28 later this year.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>This space will serve as a hub for critical knowledge sharing, networking, and showcasing the work of the Al-Attiyah Foundation. It would also allow the Foundation the opportunity to support the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change and help enhance the collaboration between the Foundation and other organisations from the State of Qatar that are participating in COP28.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>The Al-Attiyah Foundation is keen to ensure that its pavilion provides a platform for forging partnerships with like-minded international and sectoral organisations, and for sharing insights and expertise on key energy, sustainability and climate change issues.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n', '2023-10-04 11:09:17', 1, 0, 'event-2023-11-30-83', 4),
(84, 1, 'CEO Roundtable', 'Reflecting on 2023 and Shaping Climate Action in 2024', '2023-12-06', '10 : 59 AM', '10 : 59 AM', 'Qatar - Doha', NULL, 'info@abhafoundation.org', '+974 40428000', '<p>At the latest Al-Attiyah Foundation CEO Roundtable, top decision makers, internationally renowned experts and dignitaries came together to reflect on the key events in the energy industry of the passing year and discuss what might be significant in the months to come.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>The high-profile event, titled &lsquo;Reflecting on 2023 and Shaping Climate Action in 2024&rsquo;, was held on the 6th of December in Doha and moderated by the acclaimed broadcaster, Mr. Axel Threlfall. The discussion featured guest speakers: Professor Paul Stevens, Professor Emeritus at the University of Dundee and distinguished fellow at the Institute of Energy Economics Japan (IEEJ); Professor Graham Weale, Professor of Energy Economics at Ruhr University Bochum; Mr. Alan Gelder, VP Refining, Chemicals and Oil Markets at Wood Mackenzie; Mr. Robin Mills, CEO at Qamar Energy; and Mr. Chris Gentle, Senior Advisor, Partnerships and New Ventures at the World Energy Council.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>The &ldquo;Trilemma for Energy&rdquo; formed the basis of the session&rsquo;s analysis of trends witnessed over the past 12 months and predictions for 2024. The Trilemma is a framework of three objectives that energy policymakers need to balance, and which is often used as a guide in designing energy policy. The trilemma comprises of sustainability which involves decarbonising energy; security that seeks to ensure the security and reliability of energy supplies; and affordability which involves minimising the cost of energy to consumers.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>With reference to the sustainability segment of the Trilemma, guests spoke of how stakeholders are increasingly demanding greater accountability from companies across sectors, challenging them to keep pace with rapidly evolving environmental, social, and governance (ESG) reporting guidelines.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>It was also noted, the major effect of ongoing global political tensions has been supply chain disruptions. With European nations facing the challenge of lessening dependencies on Russian gas, minimising supply shortages and disruptions while prioritising energy efficiency and conservation has been thrust front and centre.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>As less efficient supply chains contributed to general inflation in project engineering supplies, central banks responded by raising interest rates, further influencing project economics. However, there are indications that these rates and inflation may have plateaued, with an expected decline to 6.6 percent in 2023 and 4.3 percent in 2024, though still above pre-pandemic levels.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Guests also speculated on the lingering and indirect impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on a global scale. China&#39;s adherence to its zero-COVID strategy, marked by lockdowns and stringent controls, continued to hamper manufacturing output and delay ocean freight during 2023.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Sourcing from Chinese manufacturers was chief among supply chain risks in 2023, according to analytics firm Everstream&rsquo;s annual risk report. The analysis gave a 90% risk score to the possibility of delays and cancellations from China-based suppliers, noting the continued likelihood of localised COVID-19 disruptions in the country.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Speaking at the CEO Roundtable, His Excellency Abdullah bin Hamad Al-Attiyah, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Al-Attiyah Foundation and former Minister of Energy and Industry of the State of Qatar, said: &ldquo;It was wonderful to hear expert insights from guest speakers and attendees as reflect on the past year and look forward to 2024. We find ourselves standing at the crossroads of energy and sustainability. The events of 2023, as discussed in this CEO Roundtable, underscore the intricate dance of the &#39;Trilemma for Energy&#39;&mdash;a delicate balance between sustainability, security, and affordability. In this dynamic landscape, where uncertainties persist, we must navigate towards a future that embraces sustainability without compromising security and affordability.&rdquo;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br />\r\nTo learn more on hydrogen and its potential impact on the energy transition visit the Al-Attiyah Foundation website at <a href=\"http://www.abhafoundation.org\">http://www.abhafoundation.org</a></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>By: The Al-Attiyah Foundation</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n', '2023-12-07 13:32:47', 1, 0, 'event-2023-12-06-84', 1),
(85, 1, 'CEO Roundtable', 'Impediments and Opportunities for the Energy Transition', '2024-03-06', '10 : 00 AM', '1 : 00 PM', 'Qatar-Doha', NULL, 'info@abhafoundation.org', '+974 40428000', '<p>The Al-Attiyah Foundation&rsquo;s inaugural CEO Roundtable of 2024 will explore the myriad opportunities and constraints stemming from the ongoing energy transition. Anticipated discussions at the Roundtable will be centered on the ramifications of decisions and declarations, both made and deferred, at COP28. The focus will be on discerning how these outcomes will shape the trajectory of the global energy transition.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n', '2024-02-06 11:28:14', 1, 0, 'event-2024-03-06-85', 1),
(86, 1, 'CEO Roundtable', 'Energy Security: Future Demand and Promising Options', '2024-06-05', '8 : 39 AM', '8 : 39 AM', 'Qatar-Doha', NULL, 'info@abhafoundation.org', '+974 40428000', '<p><strong>5th of June 2024 CEO Roundtable</strong></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>At the second Al-Attiyah Foundation CEO Roundtable of 2024, international expert speakers, captains of industry and esteemed guests will examine the factors affecting energy security now and in the future. The Roundtable will look at how energy security concerns will change, possible strategies that users may adopt to cope with the energy transition and how oil and gas suppliers may react to reduced demand.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>The key questions set to be answered by experts at the event include:</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>How can we identify the true pace of the transition and distinguish it from price competition or merely the increasing demand for energy?</li>\r\n	<li>For consumers, will the move to more local or even domestic electricity production impact the demand for fossil fuels?</li>\r\n	<li>What is the impact of the US IRA act on the energy transition? Will it incentivise the development of renewable energy through tax incentives, subsidies, or other support mechanisms and extensively reduce the demand for fossil fuels?</li>\r\n	<li>What has been the impact of the various EU legislation, and renewable energy targets? What has been the impact of the European Green Deal?</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n', '2024-05-14 11:18:15', 1, 0, 'event-2024-06-05-86', 1),
(87, 1, 'The Effect of the Energy Transition on Water Resources', 'The Effect of the Energy Transition on Water Resources', '2024-09-11', '10 : 00 AM', '1 : 00 AM', 'Qatar-Doha', NULL, 'info@abhafoundation.org', '+974 40428000', '<p>The Al-Attiyah Foundation will continue its 2024 Roundtable series in the third roundtable of 2024 on the 11th of September with a discussion on how the energy transition process will affect water resources. Whilst it is expected that the energy transition will have worldwide ramifications, water scarce regions of the world will probably be most impacted.</p>\r\n', '2024-08-18 09:55:20', 1, 0, 'event-2024-09-11-87', 1),
(88, 1, 'Awards', 'Preparations in full swing for the Al Attiyah International Energy Awards this October ', '2024-10-22', '9 : 29 AM', '9 : 29 AM', '', NULL, '', '', '<p>Six exceptional individuals will be recognised for their contributions to the energy industry at the 2024 Abdullah bin Hamad Al Attiyah International Energy Awards for Lifetime Achievement on October 22nd.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>The awards celebrate the legacy of H.E. Al Attiyah by honouring individuals for lifetime achievements in their fields of work and policy.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>North Oil Company and Exxon Mobil are the sponsors of this year&rsquo;s ceremony and gala dinner, that will see over 200 leaders from the energy industry convene at the Sheraton Grand Hotel Resort and Convention Centre.</p>\r\n', '2024-09-30 12:01:36', 1, 0, 'event-2024-10-22-88', 2),
(89, 1, 'A Year of Change: Reflections on 2024 and Priorities for 2025', 'A Year of Change: Reflections on 2024 and Priorities for 2025', '2024-12-04', '10 : 00 AM', '1 : 00 AM', '', NULL, 'info@abhafoundation.org', '+974 40428000', '<p>The Al-Attiyah Foundation will conclude its 2024 Roundtable Series on December 4th with the fourth and final CEO Roundtable of the year. This event, titled &ldquo;A Year of Change: Reflections on 2024 and Priorities for 2025,&rdquo; will bring together industry leaders and global experts to reflect on the key events of the past year and discuss the priorities and challenges that lie ahead. Topics will include energy affordability, renewable energy costs, geopolitical risks, and energy security, with a focus on addressing the impacts of climate change and navigating the ongoing energy transition.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n', '2024-11-28 11:46:31', 1, 0, 'event-2024-12-04-89', 1),
(90, 1, 'Others Events', 'The Al-Attiyah Foundation at the QNDCC', '2024-10-03', '1 : 09 PM', '1 : 09 PM', '', NULL, '', '', '<h2>&nbsp;</h2>\r\n\r\n<p>03 October 2024 &nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<div>\r\n<p>His Excellency Abdullah bin Hamad Al-Attiyah delivered a keynote address at the 4th Qatar National Dialogue on Climate Change (QNDCC), where the Al-Attiyah Foundation served as a knowledge partner, on October 1st.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>In his speech, he discussed the dangers of climate change, highlighting that 2024 recorded the hottest day in history, and extended his best wishes to the delegation for fruitful discussions during the two-day conference.</p>\r\n</div>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&ldquo;During the past three months of 2024, the globe has experienced the hottest months of June and August, the hottest day on record, and the hottest summer on record,&rdquo; His Excellency Al-Attiyah said.<br />\r\n&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Additionally, His Excellency Ibrahim Ibrahim, Vice Chairman of the Board of Trustees at the Al-Attiyah Foundation, participated as an expert guest speaker in the first panel, &lsquo;Optimizing Opportunities for Sustainable Transition&rsquo;.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>The QNDCC aims to address climate change and promote sustainable development. By bringing together government officials, industry leaders, environmental experts, and civil society representatives, the dialogue serves as a platform for shaping national and international climate policies, while emphasizing the importance of global cooperation in tackling climate challenges.</p>\r\n', '2025-02-12 15:41:24', 1, 0, 'event-2024-10-03-90', 4),
(91, 1, 'Others Events', 'The Al-Attiyah Foundation and QEERI Co-Host Workshop for Earthna’s Young Climate Leaders Internship Program ', '2024-10-21', '1 : 14 PM', '1 : 14 PM', '', NULL, '', '', '<p><em>Doha, 15 October 2024</em> &ndash; The Al-Attiyah Foundation and the Qatar Environment and Energy Research Institute (QEERI) co-hosted a workshop as part of Earthna&rsquo;s Young Climate Leaders Internship Program. The program aims to equip young climate advocates with in-depth knowledge of climate science, sustainable solutions, and global environmental strategies.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>As part of the program, the workshop explored two essential components: innovation and technology&rsquo;s role in tackling climate issues, and the significance of climate diplomacy in fostering international cooperation. QEERI led the technical session, highlighting emerging technologies that are driving sustainable energy solutions, while the Al-Attiyah Foundation facilitated the policy session, which focused on the importance of climate diplomacy and the global policies shaping climate action.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>This collaborative workshop is aligned with the Young Climate Leaders Program&rsquo;s mission to build expertise in climate science, foster international networking, and equip interns with the skills needed to engage in policy dialogues and contribute to future climate solutions.</p>\r\n', '2025-02-12 15:45:47', 1, 0, 'event-2024-10-21-91', 4),
(92, 1, 'CEO', 'Balancing Economic Growth and Climate Action in the Energy Sector', '2025-02-25', '10 : 14 PM', '1 : 14 PM', '', NULL, '', '', '<p><em>The first Al-Attiyah Foundation CEO Roundtable of 2025 will be held on the 25th of February.</em> <em>In recognition of the need for the widest possible participation of all sectors of society to achieve the 2030 Global Agenda for Sustainable Development, the Foundation has chosen the theme: &ldquo;Balancing Economic Growth and Climate Action in the Energy Sector. </em></p>\r\n', '2025-02-12 15:53:05', 1, 0, 'event-2025-02-25-92', 1),
(93, 1, 'Al-Attiyah Foundation Leads Key Discussion on Energy and Sustainability at Qatar Academy Al Wakra’s Global Innovation in Sustain', 'Al-Attiyah Foundation Leads Key Discussion on Energy and Sustainability at Qatar Academy Al Wakra’s Global Innovation in Sustainability Summit', '2025-02-25', '10 : 13 AM', '10 : 13 AM', 'Qatar-Doha', NULL, 'info@abhafoundation.org', '+974 40428000', '<p><strong>Doha, Qatar &ndash; 26/02/25</strong> &ndash; The Al-Attiyah Foundation played a central role in the second Global Innovation in Sustainability Summit (GISS), hosted by Qatar Academy Al Wakra (QAW), part of Qatar Foundation&rsquo;s (QF) Pre-University Education. The summit brought together young minds from Qatar and around the world to explore innovative solutions for sustainable development.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>As part of the summit, the Al-Attiyah Foundation, in collaboration with United Nations experts, hosted the opening session titled <em>&lsquo;Sustainable Development Goals and Energy Nexus.&rsquo;</em> This critical discussion featured international experts Janos Pasztor, former Assistant Secretary for Climate Change at the United Nations; Ovais Sarmad, former Deputy Executive Secretary of United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and UN Assistant Secretary-General; and Biplove Choudhary, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Representative in Qatar.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>The lively discussion explored the role of energy in advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly in education, health, and economic growth. The session highlighted the importance of equitable access to energy and examined the interdependence between energy and broader sustainability efforts. Furthermore, the experts provided insights on balancing development needs with environmental responsibility.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>This year&rsquo;s summit welcomed schools from 13 countries, along with 14 schools from Qatar, fostering a dynamic exchange of ideas and collaboration. Students delivered 13 live speeches, sharing their perspectives and ideas on sustainability challenges and the SDGs.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>As part of the conference, 26 panel discussions and workshops were also held, led by experts from sustainability-focused companies. These sessions allowed students to interact with specialists, exchange ideas, and explore innovative solutions to environmental challenges.</p>\r\n', '2025-03-03 12:45:36', 1, 1, 'event-2025-02-25-93', 4),
(94, 1, 'Others Events', 'ICC Qatar Environment & Energy Commission Virtual kick-Off Meeting', '2025-04-16', '7 : 27 AM', '7 : 27 AM', 'Qatar-Doha', NULL, 'info@abhafoundation.org', '+974 40428000', '<p>The Al-Attiyah Foundation will host the virtual kick-off meeting of the ICC Qatar Environment &amp; Energy Commission. The&nbsp;new initiative, launched by both the Al Attiyah Foundation and ICC, will serve as a dynamic platform for businesses, policymakers, and sustainability leaders to collaborate on advancing environmental responsibility and energy transition in Qatar. By fostering dialogue, shaping policy, and driving impactful action, the commission aims to position Qatar as a leader in sustainable business practices and the global energy transition.</p>\r\n', '2025-04-14 09:59:44', 1, 1, 'event-2025-04-16-94', 4);

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