19 Jul 2022 14:30—15:30
Middle East
Countries across the Middle East region are facing significant climate challenges, with growing needs for cooling and desalinated water having major implications for future energy demand.
Read moreSeveral countries are increasing efforts to deploy renewables, with the region consistently attracting some of the lowest bids in the world for solar PV projects. A key challenge going forward, particularly for fuel exporting countries, is how to ensure resilience to future changes in energy markets, which could diminish demand for oil and therefore reduce their revenues. A number of producers are formulating plans for low-carbon energy industries, seeking to diversify their economies at the same time as their energy mix.
Last updated Dec 8, 2022
Total energy supply, 2020
Middle East data explorer
Events
09 Sep 2021 09:00—11:00
Ministerial Dialogue on Clean Energy Transitions and Economic Resilience in the Middle East and North Africa
31 Mar 2021 12:00—15:00
IEA-COP26 Net Zero Summit
21 Sep 2020 14:00—17:00
Clean Energy Transitions in North Africa
News
Executive Director meets with Egyptian leaders in Cairo, highlighting country’s deepening ties with IEA
Executive Director urges Middle Eastern producer economies to accelerate clean energy transition as he receives lifetime achievement award in United Arab Emirates
Ministerial Dialogue focuses on energy transitions and economic resilience in the Middle East and North Africa
First meeting of Global Commission on People-Centred Clean Energy Transitions brings together energy and climate leaders
Policies
Policy
Country
Year
Status
Jurisdiction
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Iraq 2021 In force National
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United Arab Emirates 2021 In force International
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Kuwait 2020 In force National