Sustainability Forum Middle East and BCG to Host High-Level Roundtable on Future of Energy in Bahrain

Manama – Sustainability Forum Middle East (SFME), a leading regional platform promoting net-zero and nature-positive initiatives, in partnership with Boston Consulting Group (BCG), will convene a high-level roundtable on October 7, 2025, in Manama, focusing on “The Future of Energy: Scaling Green Energy & Funding Mechanisms.”

The event, part of SFME’s 2025 Decarbonisation Roundtable Series, will bring together energy sector leaders, government officials, policymakers, and sustainable finance experts to discuss Bahrain’s and the wider MENA region’s evolving energy landscape. Participants will explore strategies to scale renewable and emerging energy technologies, alongside innovative financing mechanisms essential for accelerating the region’s energy transition.

The roundtable will feature an expert-led panel covering green energy, renewables, nuclear energy, and new energy technologies. Key discussion topics will include opportunities and challenges in the sector, public readiness, regulatory frameworks, and investment structures needed to support capital-intensive projects and ensure a resilient, diversified energy future.

Panelists will include Shaima AlJanahi, Director of Radiation Protection at the Supreme Council for Environment (SCE); Amin Sultan, Chief Power Officer at Aluminium Bahrain (Alba); Chirag Shah, Executive Director of Sustainable Finance, AME at Standard Chartered Bank; Dr. Hiba Harara, Vice President of Electricity and Water Procurement at the Electricity and Water Authority (EWA); and Dr. Abdulaziz Almathami, a nuclear energy researcher. The session will be moderated by BCG.

Giuseppe Bonaccorsi, Managing Director and Partner at BCG, said: “As the region moves toward a more diversified and resilient energy future, innovation and financing must work in tandem. BCG is committed to supporting public and private stakeholders in developing integrated energy strategies aligned with national net-zero targets and global climate commitments.”

Laila Danesh, Managing Director of FinMark Communications, the founders of SFME, added: “Through our Decarbonisation Roundtable Series, we aim to spark critical dialogue on the technologies and funding models powering the region’s net-zero journey. In partnership with BCG, this roundtable will offer valuable insights into how stakeholders are navigating the energy transition and leveraging new funding mechanisms to support national and regional climate ambitions.”

SFME’s mission is to foster collaboration and dialogue on decarbonisation initiatives, with its roundtables providing platforms for stakeholders to share insights, explore opportunities, and drive meaningful climate action.

Supporting the event are the Supreme Council for Environment, Kingdom of Bahrain; strategic partners National Bank of Bahrain and Standard Chartered Bank; forum partners including Bapco Energies, Aluminium Bahrain, Arab Shipbuilding and Repair Yard, American Chamber of Commerce Bahrain, Al Areen Holding, Benefit, BCG, Environment Arabia, First Motors, Foulath Holding, Gulf Air, Gulf International Bank, and talabat; forum supporters APM Terminals Bahrain and Sinnad; learning partner Impact Learning and Development; and media partners Asharq Business with Bloomberg, BFT Media, OGN, and Sustainable Finance Daily.