Middle East

EI Middle East

The EI UAE branch works closely with other regional institutions to offer a vibrant program of activities, as well as creating opportunities for collaboration and cooperation between the Middle East and the EI's global community.

If you would like to get in touch with the Energy Institute Middle East please contact: middleeast@energyinst.org

Committee contact

Waddah Ghanem
Position: Honorary Chairman

Steve Major
Position: Committee member

Abdullatif Albitawi
Position: Vice chair

Ashley de Sa
Position: Honorary Membership Secretary

Belinda Griffiths
Position: Honorary Communications Officer

Tadhg O’Donovan
Position: Honorary Academic Liaison Office

Ghanim Kashwani
Position: Honorary Professional Development Officer

Adil Khalil
Position: Honorary Secretary

Alex Watney
Position:

Rami Osman
Position: Committee Member

Steven Young
Position: Committee Member

Luc Feremans
Position: Committee Member

Osama Abdelbagi
Position: Committee Member

Shahda Mazin Al Taie
Position: Young Professional Representative

Piotr Konopka
Position: Young Professional Representative

Latest news

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UAE’s first waste-to-hydrogen project

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