Energy Security in the UAE: Vulnerable or Future-Proofed?

Rabdan Security and Defence Institute (RSDI) is pleased to invite you to attend an insightful panel discussion titled "Energy Security in the UAE: Vulnerable or Future-Proofed?"

Moderator

• Sinduja Jayaratne – Fellow Researcher & Lecturer, Rabdan Academy

Speaker

• Dr. Li-Chen Sim – Assistant Professor, Khalifa University, Abu Dhabi - Associate Fellow, Middle East Institute, Washington DC

This session will examine the UAE’s energy security across both hydrocarbon and low-carbon pillars, stress-testing supply chains, infrastructure, and geopolitical dynamics through realistic scenarios. It will further identify key policy levers that enhance national resilience and provide participants with a practical evaluative framework for understanding UAE energy security.