At the Doha Forum in Qatar, Al Kaabi stated, “I am not at all worried about the future demand for gas. On the contrary, I am concerned about the inability to meet this demand. A few years ago, our forecasts did not account for energy demand from AI systems, which is increasing the demand for gas. If the global demand for liquefied natural gas is currently 400 million tons annually, by 2035 it will reach between 600 and 700 million tons annually, an increase of approximately 300 million tons.
October 2025 witnessed the signing of some of the largest gas deals in the history of the region and the world, with prominent Arab countries, led by Saudi Arabia, Algeria, Egypt, the UAE, Qatar, and Iraq, entering the global competition. These deals came at a sensitive time, as global demand for gas increased significantly, especially in European and Asian markets, amid geopolitical tensions and rising oil prices.
In the UAE, ADNOC Gas Pipelines announced that the global company KKR acquired a stake in the company as part of a long-term strategic partnership. This deal represents an important step in enhancing the UAE’s position as a global energy hub and contributes to expanding the investment base in energy infrastructure.
