Beyond the deck

MIDDLE EAST PODCAST
Beyond the deck

November 20, 2025

Discover our Middle East podcast series, where we go behind the scenes to explore the people and stories shaping our identity.

In each episode, Dorival Bettencourt, our regional host, invites guests to share their perspectives, experiences and impact on what's driving industries across the region.

Episode 2 - The GCC Energy Outlook

In Episode 2, Carmen Hamze brings the GCC energy story to life, from the shift toward a portfolio approach and the return of the energy trilemma, to how AI and data centers are reshaping demand, grid planning and investment priorities. The episode unpacks why LNG and carbon capture are emerging as pragmatic near-term pathways, how hydrogen is evolving more selectively, and how digital tools are transforming utilities through smarter operations and insight-driven decisions. All throughout, the conversation connects these forces to what matters most in the region: partnerships, bankable projects, and sustainable energy that works in practice.

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Episode 1 - Healthcare Trends

In Episode 1, Elsy Dumit brings the big picture to life, from how our lifestyles are reshaping disease patterns, to how digital tools, climate pressures and new models of care are forcing systems to evolve, and how the push for health resilience is pushing countries to prioritize health prevention, emergency preparedness, and localizing drug manufacturing and pharma supply chains. All throughout, the episode examines how these global trends translate into the region’s context and priorities.

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