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Gulf Intelligence
Gulf Intelligence (GI) is the leading strategic consulting group in the Middle East focused on the international energy & natural resources industry. The Dubai-based firm uses more than 10 years of operational experience in the region to offer trusted, fully compliant, and strategic advice. The GI consultancy provides expert and hands-on assistance to international clients looking for opportunities or seeking solutions in the Arab Gulf, as well as supporting national energy stakeholders expand their global engagement.
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Sep 15, 2023 • 24min
Podcast: Sustainability leaders march forward: what are the priorities for sustainability professionals in the near term?
Featured Speaker: Manali Desai, Chief Sustainability Officer,Africa, Middle East and South Asia (AMESA) , PepsiCo
The awareness of the climate emergency is rising among all sectors of
society. In the corporate world, the pressure on organizations to execute more ambitious commitments to mitigate their carbon footprint and environmental impact is mounting. Both internal and external stakeholders, such as investors, clients, employees, and commercial partners are increasingly scrutinizing the actions and outcomes from organizations in the sustainability front. Under this context, a growing number of organizations is pursuing the concept of the triple bottom line: people, planet, and profit. At the front of this, dedicated sustainability teams are emerging across different sectors to lead the sustainable shift. Monitoring the environmental impact of operations, designing sustainable products and services, and executing strategies to improve the sustainability credentials of companies are among the duties of a sustainability professional’s job description. With the role on the rise across sectors, what should a Head of Sustainability’s key priorities be in the next few years?
Moderator: Brian Cozzolino, Director, Gulf Intelligence

Sep 15, 2023 • 32min
PODCAST: Daily Energy Markets - September 15th
Do you expect Saudi Arabia to relent on 1mbpd voluntary cut as we approach $100 Brent: YES or NO? Let us know by voting here: https://twitter.com/gulf_intel/status/1702580580087435756 Views on macroeconomic outlook, OPEC policy, and freight markets capped the week in today’s Daily Energy Markets Podcast. Hear from Bora Bariman, Managing Partner, Hormuz Straits Partnership; Amena Bakr, Chief Opec Correspondent & Dubai Deputy Bureau Chief, Energy Intelligence; Matthew Wright, Senior Freight Analyst, Kpler.

Sep 14, 2023 • 34min
PODCAST: Daily Energy Markets - September 14th
Saudi Arabia’s Production Cuts Threaten a Surge in Oil Price Volatility which has fallen progressively through 2023 to reach near 10-year lows this month: AGREE or DISGAREE? Let us know by voting here: https://twitter.com/gulf_intel/status/1702215898289819854 Narendra Taneja, India’s Leading Energy Expert; Laury Haytayan, MENA Director, Natural Resource Governance Institute; and Walter Simpson, Managing Director of CCED in Oman, shared their views in today’s Daily Energy Markets Podcast.

Sep 13, 2023 • 30min
PODCAST: Daily Energy Markets - September 13th
Which of the following could stop Brent reaching $100 this Year: 1. More FED Rate Hikes; 2. China Slows Further; 3. More Non-OPEC Supply; 4. Nothing Can Stop It? Let us know by voting here: https://twitter.com/gulf_intel/status/1701854183161253920 The Daily Energy Markets Podcast welcomed the views and outlook by our seasoned commentators Marc Howson, Head of Asia, Welligence Analytics; Edward Bell, Head of Market Economics, Emirates NBD; and Andrew Critchlow, Head of News, EMEA, S&P Global Commodity Insights.

Sep 12, 2023 • 31min
PODCAST: Daily Energy Markets - September 12th
IEA Director Fatih Birol has forecast in an OP-ED in the FT today that demand for oil, natural gas and coal will all peak before 2030: Agree or Disagree? Share your vote here: twitter.com/gulf_intel/status/1701490306875572572 Seasoned energy analysts commented in today’s Daily Energy Markets Podcast with Neil Atkinson, Former Head of Oil Markets Division, International Energy Agency; Vandana Hari, Founder & CEO, Vanda Insights; and Ali Al Riyami, Consultant & Former Director General of Marketing, Ministry of Energy & Minerals, Oman.

Sep 11, 2023 • 31min
PODCAST: Daily Energy Markets - September 11th
The Daily Energy Markets Podcast opened on Monday morning in Dubai with views from Omar Najia, Global Head of Derivatives, BB Energy; Paul Horsnell, Head of Commodities Research at Standard Chartered Bank; and Victor Yang, Senior Analyst at JLC Network Technology. Can Brent consolidate above $90 this week even as China Macro data continues to show weakness? YES or NO? Vote here: twitter.com/gulf_intel/status/1701127623470961126

Sep 8, 2023 • 34min
PODCAST: Daily Energy Markets - September 8th
Price will drop back towards $80 once everybody remembers there is plenty of idle capacity and all major economies are slowing down: Agree or Disagree? Vote here: https://twitter.com/gulf_intel/status/1700038959244468409 The Daily Energy Markets Podcast closed the week with a powerhouse cast featuring Adi Imsirovic, Director, Surrey Clean Energy; Robin Mills, CEO, Qamar Energy; and Jorge Montepeque, President & Founder, Global Markets.

Sep 7, 2023 • 31min
PODCAST: Daily Energy Markets - September 7th
OPEC+ will pause or reverse output cuts if Brent crude hits: $95; $98; and $100+? Share your views here: https://twitter.com/gulf_intel/status/1699677974717497845 Quick outlook from Dr. Yousef Alshammari, CEO & Head of Oil Research, CMarkits & Senior Research Fellow, Imperial College London; Mike McGlone, Senior Macro Strategist, Bloomberg Intelligence; and Osama Rizvi, Energy & Economic Analyst, Primary Vision Network in today’s Daily Energy Markets Podcast.

Sep 7, 2023 • 25min
Podcast: Cultivating green talent: Pathways to educate employees on sustainable practices?
Featured Speakers:
Nadia Boumeziout, Head of Sustainability & Information Governance, Zurich Insurance
Ezzeddine Jradi, Chief Transformation and Business Excellence Officer, Emicool
To provide training and education on sustainable practices to employees, companies can offer various programs such as workshops, online courses, and certifications. This education can also be integrated into employee job responsibilities by incorporating sustainability goals into performance evaluations and job descriptions. By highlighting the importance of sustainable practices in job responsibilities, employees can become more conscious of their actions and how they can contribute to the company’s overall climate efforts. It can reinforce the importance of sustainable behavior and motivate employees to develop and share their own ideas on sustainable practices.
Moderator: Brian Cozzolino, Director, Gulf Intelligence

Sep 6, 2023 • 32min
PODCAST: Daily Energy Markets - September 6th
Your daily dose of energy insights today provide outlook on Asia and Europe gas markets, as well as views on the latest OPEC decision. Hear from Dr. Charles Ellinas, CEO, Cyprus Natural Hydrocarbons Co. & Senior Fellow, Global Energy Center - Atlantic Council; Clyde Russell, Asia Commodities & Energy Columnist, Thomson Reuters; and Paul Hickin, Editor-in-Chief, Petroleum Economist. We asked our market analysts: Will Brent Crude hit $100 by the end of the year – YES or NO? Share your views here: https://twitter.com/gulf_intel/status/1699315243044741276


