The Al-Attiyah Foundation held its fourth CEO Roundtable of 2025 on December 3rd , 2025, in Doha. The meeting brought together senior industry leaders and international energy policymakers to examine the most significant global energy developments of the year and their implications for 2026.

Held under the Chatham House Rule, the high-level forum, titled “The Road from 2025 to 2026: Energy, Climate, and Global Shifts,” provided a transparent and forward-looking platform to discuss the accelerating pace of the energy transition, rising global demand pressures, and the strategic challenges facing governments and energy companies amid ongoing geopolitical and market uncertainties.

Dr. Amir Ali Salemi, in his capacity as Chief Executive Officer of JTA International Investment Holding and as an official member of the Al-Attiyah Foundation CEO Roundtable, participated in the session as part of JTA’s continued presence in this high-level forum. His participation reflected JTA’s ongoing engagement in leading international energy and sustainability platforms and its active interaction with global industry leaders.

During the roundtable discussions, participants examined the impact of rapid digitalization, artificial intelligence, electrification, and the expansion of data centers on global electricity demand, which increased by approximately 5% in 2025. The discussions also highlighted major structural shifts in the global energy mix, including renewable energy overtaking coal as the world’s largest source of electricity earlier than previously anticipated, alongside record levels of nuclear power generation.

The increasing frequency of extreme climate events and their impact on energy system resilience, as well as the need for policy reform, were also among the key topics addressed. In this context, the role of emerging technologies in enhancing energy security, optimizing grid management, and reducing carbon footprints was emphasized.

The roundtable further explored how governments and energy companies are responding to tightening policy requirements, supply chain developments, and technologies such as grid-scale energy storage, hydrogen, and advanced energy management systems. Macroeconomic factors, including inflationary pressures and constraints in critical mineral supply, were also considered within the framework of long-term investment planning and pathways toward net-zero targets.

Following the meeting, members of the Al-Attiyah Foundation’s Board of Trustees underscored the importance of sustained and effective dialogue among industry, policymakers, and financial institutions to navigate the complexities of the energy transition, while simultaneously ensuring energy security, competitiveness, and sustainable growth.

The Al-Attiyah Foundation’s CEO Roundtable Series continues to be a cornerstone of the Foundation’s mission to facilitate high-level dialogue and deliver actionable insights on the future of global energy, playing a vital role in strengthening collaboration among regional and international stakeholders.

Al-Attiyah Foundation member organizations include the world’s most prestigious and influential companies in Energy including Qatar Energy, Qatar Energy LNG, TotalEnergies, ExxonMobil, Woqood, Shell, QNB, Qatar Electricity & Water Co., Q-Chem, QAPCO (Qatar Petrochemical Company), JTA International Investment Holding, Dolphin Energy, QAFCO (Qatar Fertilizer Company), ConocoPhillips, Qatar Cool, Gulf Helicopters, Marubeni and Sasol.