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Energy Transition in the Middle East

The Power of a Promise: Unlocking the Potential of Digitalization and Green Energy Power Systems

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Welcome to Siemens "Khawater", which means thoughts in Arabic.

See how we are driving the energy transition in the Middle East by building reliable, affordable and resilient power infrastructure. Enabling sustainable development, energy access, energy security and low-carbon economic growth needs a holistic approach and innovative solutions that put people and communities at the center. Learn more about the technologies, the solutions and the people shaping the energy future in the Middle East.

Highlights

Why digitalisation matters for oil and gas

Why digitalization matters for oil and gas

Jörgen Larsson explains how we are moving from ‘Industry 4.0’ to ‘Oil & Gas 4.0’ thanks to digitalization. 

Why energy companies in the GCC must prioritize cyber security to leverage Industry 4.0  

Ziad Al Sati highlights the importance of Cyber Security.   

Energy Transition

Clean Energy UAE: Dubai’s energy

How Dubai plans to become the city with the smallest carbon footprint by 2050.

Clean energy for a livable world

Board member Lisa Davis’s insights on clean energy and its role in a peaceful world.

Energy trend: Every bit counts – Toward an electrified planet

How the "3D Model of Energy" helps to achieve the goal of complete decarbonization by 2100.

The grid edge gains: How to become a trillionaire

The benefits of grid edge technology for industry, utilities, society and environment.

What keeps energy leaders awake at night?

The digitalization of energy systems rose from non-issue to top priority in no time!

How digitalization and legislation can help beat climate change

Dietmar Siersdorfer explains how we already have the tools to beat climate change.

Business To Society

How Siemens is Driving Industry 4.0 in Saudi Arabia

Rainer Speh explains how Siemens is gearing up for Vision 2030 with its IoT platform MindSphere.

Making real what matters for the UAE

Dietmar Siersdorfer, CEO of Siemens Middle East, believes the purpose of the company is to contribute to the well-being of society.

Preparing Youth for the Digital World

Emad Ghaly on our company's "Business to Society" approach in Egypt.

Digital Services

Hardening the power grid

Safe transmission and distribution networks must be priority for operators and providers.

Cyber security: Facing a real threat head-on

Our Defense in Depth concept helps to defend Dow Chemical’s research from cyberattacks.

Cybersecurity: How can we build trust in the digital age?

CTO Roland Busch on the challenges and necessity of cybersecurity.

Why GCC energy companies must prioritize cyber security to leverage Industry 4.0

Ziad Al Sati highlights the importance of Cyber Security.   

Taking cyber security and AI to a new level thanks to Inventions 4.0

Digital services advance plant security and make the connectivity of grids safer.
5 things everyone needs to understand about digitalization

5 things everyone needs to understand about digitalization

Our Expert John Ayotte’s personal top 5 things you need to understand about digitalization.

New Power Generation

Distributed power generation: Fast power from mobile power plants

Inaccessible area or unfavorable infrastructure, yet in need of power? We have a solution.

Portable power solutions: Flexible all-rounders

How can we provide highest flexibility and ensure safe grid operations?
Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) – from Niche to Winning Technology

Concentrated Solar Power – from Niche to Winning Technology Part 1

Solar power plant technology on its way from underdog to top achiever.
Concentrated Solar Power plant, from Niche to Winning technology Part 2

Concentrated Solar Power – from Niche to Winning Technology Part 2

CSP technology and its breakthrough in the energy market.

"Financing is the go-between"

How innovative financial structures can serve emerging and developing countries.

Waste-to-Energy Technologies for a Greener Future

How Egypt is tackling its solid waste challenges with innovative technologies.

Smart Grid

(Em)powering yourself

Distributed Energy Systems help entire cities or even islands control their energy needs.
Talking, sharing and working together

Talking, sharing and working together

How to achieve network optimization in just three steps.

Utilities in a prosumer world

Will digital substations be the next big thing as IoT & big data continue rising?

Infrastructure

Aïshti mixes shopping with art

The Aïshti Foundation building breaks all conventions – art gallery, running track & mall?

Cooling in the desert heat

The Dubai Airport challenges the hot climate for a world-class free zone experience.
Smart Future of Dubai Air Travel

Bits vs. Bricks: The Smart Future of Air Travel in Dubai

How to make flying more enjoyable: Dubai’s steps towards smart air travel.

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