Energy Transition and Digital Transformation in the Arab Region
Shaping an Inclusive, Green Transformation in the Digital Age
- 1st Edition - June 1, 2027
- Latest edition
- Editors: Miltiadis D. Lytras, Patricia Ordonez de Pablos, Ahmad Alsadeeqi
- Language: English
Energy Transition and Digital Transformation in the Arab Region: Shaping an Inclusive, Green Transformation in the Digital Age addresses one of the most pressing challenges of our… Read more
Description
Description
Energy Transition and Digital Transformation in the Arab Region: Shaping an Inclusive, Green Transformation in the Digital Age addresses one of the most pressing challenges of our time: how Arab economies can simultaneously accelerate the energy transition, embrace digital transformation, and ensure affordability and inclusion. Historically reliant on hydrocarbons, the region now faces structural vulnerabilities, climate risks, and social inequalities. This reference provides a coherent framework to support policymakers, researchers, and practitioners in navigating these interconnected imperatives. The volume is structured into four sections. The first establishes foundations of energy transition and digital transformation, including affordability, policy landscapes, and SDG alignment. The second examines technological innovation, with chapters on artificial intelligence, smart grids, cybersecurity, digital twins, and circular economy models. The third section explores economic diversification and social impacts, covering labor markets, green jobs, gender and youth inclusion, and climate resilience. The final section addresses strategies, investments, and governance, including financing models, institutional reform, and regional cooperation, culminating in a roadmap for an inclusive and digitally enabled energy future.
Energy Transition and Digital Transformation in the Arab Region benefits its audience by combining interdisciplinary insights with region-specific case studies and policy recommendations. It equips policymakers with frameworks for equitable energy reforms, guides practitioners in deploying emerging technologies for efficiency and resilience, and provides academics and students with original research and thematic synthesis. By aligning with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, this book is a strategic tool for advancing sustainable, inclusive, and competitive futures across Arab economies.
Energy Transition and Digital Transformation in the Arab Region benefits its audience by combining interdisciplinary insights with region-specific case studies and policy recommendations. It equips policymakers with frameworks for equitable energy reforms, guides practitioners in deploying emerging technologies for efficiency and resilience, and provides academics and students with original research and thematic synthesis. By aligning with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, this book is a strategic tool for advancing sustainable, inclusive, and competitive futures across Arab economies.
Key features
Key features
- Provides integrated frameworks linking energy transition, digital economy, and inclusion
- Equips policymakers with actionable strategies for affordability and resilience
- Showcases regional case studies and empirical evidence from Arab economies
- Aligns energy transition with UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Features contributions from globally recognized experts in academia and policy
Readership
Readership
Policy makers, energy corporations, infrastructure strategists, digital transformation leaders, development agencies, academic researchers in sustainability and economics
Table of contents
Table of contents
Section I: Foundations of Energy Transition and Digital Transformation in the Arab Region
1. Introduction to Energy Transition and Economic Transformation in the Arab Region Scope, rationale, and objectives; challenges and opportunities; global climate policy context; role of digital innovation
2. Digital Economy and its Role in Energy Sector Modernization Big data, AI, blockchain for efficiency, grid optimization, and energy access
3. Energy Affordability, Security, and Equity in Arab Countries Pricing, subsidies, affordability, and energy poverty across oil‑exporting and importing nations
4. Policy Landscape for Clean Energy Transition in the Arab World Mapping current policies, regulatory frameworks, fragmentation, and reform opportunities
5. Aligning Energy Transition with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Integration of energy transition, inclusion, and SDGs through regional strategies.
Section II: Technological Innovation and Infrastructure for a Green Future
6. Artificial Intelligence and Smart Energy Systems AI in demand forecasting, consumption optimization, smart grids, predictive maintenance
7. Energy Storage, Grid Integration, and Renewable Deployment in the Arab Region Solar, wind, hydrogen integration; decentralized systems; battery innovation
8. Cybersecurity, Data Governance, and Digital Infrastructure for the Energy Sector Secure, interoperable platforms; risk management frameworks
9. Digital Twins and Simulation Technologies for Energy Infrastructure Planning Strategic planning, predictive modeling, lifecycle management of energy projects
10. Circular Economy, Green Innovation, and Resource Efficiency Waste‑to‑energy, closed‑loop renewable systems, resource efficiency models
Section III: Economic Diversification and Social Impacts of the Energy Transition
11. Economic Diversification Beyond Oil: Regional Models and Lessons Learned Comparative strategies for building knowledge‑based, tech‑driven economies
12. Labor Market Transformation and the Green Jobs Agenda Workforce trends, reskilling, and green job creation
13. Gender, Youth, and Inclusion in the Energy‑Digital Nexus Equity in access, empowerment, and representation of women and youth
14. Climate Resilience, Migration, and Socio‑Economic Stability in the Arab Region Vulnerable communities, environmental migration, adaptation planning
Section IV: Strategies, Investments, and Governance for a Sustainable Transition
15. Financing the Energy Transition: Public‑Private Partnerships and Sovereign Wealth Funds Innovative financing models, sovereign wealth funds, blended strategies
16. Governance Models and Institutional Reform for Energy Transformation Policy coordination, decentralization, reform of legacy institutions
17. Regional Cooperation and Cross‑Border Energy Projects in the Arab World Integration frameworks for infrastructure, regulation, and knowledge exchange
18. Conclusion: Pathways for an Inclusive and Digitally Enabled Energy Future Synthesis of insights; roadmap for policymakers and stakeholders
1. Introduction to Energy Transition and Economic Transformation in the Arab Region Scope, rationale, and objectives; challenges and opportunities; global climate policy context; role of digital innovation
2. Digital Economy and its Role in Energy Sector Modernization Big data, AI, blockchain for efficiency, grid optimization, and energy access
3. Energy Affordability, Security, and Equity in Arab Countries Pricing, subsidies, affordability, and energy poverty across oil‑exporting and importing nations
4. Policy Landscape for Clean Energy Transition in the Arab World Mapping current policies, regulatory frameworks, fragmentation, and reform opportunities
5. Aligning Energy Transition with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Integration of energy transition, inclusion, and SDGs through regional strategies.
Section II: Technological Innovation and Infrastructure for a Green Future
6. Artificial Intelligence and Smart Energy Systems AI in demand forecasting, consumption optimization, smart grids, predictive maintenance
7. Energy Storage, Grid Integration, and Renewable Deployment in the Arab Region Solar, wind, hydrogen integration; decentralized systems; battery innovation
8. Cybersecurity, Data Governance, and Digital Infrastructure for the Energy Sector Secure, interoperable platforms; risk management frameworks
9. Digital Twins and Simulation Technologies for Energy Infrastructure Planning Strategic planning, predictive modeling, lifecycle management of energy projects
10. Circular Economy, Green Innovation, and Resource Efficiency Waste‑to‑energy, closed‑loop renewable systems, resource efficiency models
Section III: Economic Diversification and Social Impacts of the Energy Transition
11. Economic Diversification Beyond Oil: Regional Models and Lessons Learned Comparative strategies for building knowledge‑based, tech‑driven economies
12. Labor Market Transformation and the Green Jobs Agenda Workforce trends, reskilling, and green job creation
13. Gender, Youth, and Inclusion in the Energy‑Digital Nexus Equity in access, empowerment, and representation of women and youth
14. Climate Resilience, Migration, and Socio‑Economic Stability in the Arab Region Vulnerable communities, environmental migration, adaptation planning
Section IV: Strategies, Investments, and Governance for a Sustainable Transition
15. Financing the Energy Transition: Public‑Private Partnerships and Sovereign Wealth Funds Innovative financing models, sovereign wealth funds, blended strategies
16. Governance Models and Institutional Reform for Energy Transformation Policy coordination, decentralization, reform of legacy institutions
17. Regional Cooperation and Cross‑Border Energy Projects in the Arab World Integration frameworks for infrastructure, regulation, and knowledge exchange
18. Conclusion: Pathways for an Inclusive and Digitally Enabled Energy Future Synthesis of insights; roadmap for policymakers and stakeholders
Product details
Product details
- Edition: 1
- Latest edition
- Published: June 1, 2027
- Language: English
About the editors
About the editors
Miltiadis D. Lytras
Editor
Prof. Miltiadis D. Lytras is Full Professor of Management Information Systems and Digital Transformation at Deree – The American University of Greece and Visiting Professor at Effat University, Saudi Arabia. His research focuses on Artificial Intelligence, Knowledge Management, Digital Transformation, Information Systems and Digital Health, with particular emphasis on responsible AI and technology-enabled innovation. His recent work also addresses the intersection of digital transformation, energy transition, smart energy systems, sustainability and the green economy, including the role of AI, data and emerging technologies in enabling more resilient and sustainable societies. He has extensive international experience in research, higher education and scientific publishing and has edited numerous international research volumes.
Affiliations and expertise
Research Professor, Deree College - The American College of Greece and a Distinguished Scientist at the King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi ArabiaPatricia Ordonez de Pablos
Editor
Patricia de Pablos is a Professor of Business Administration at the University of Oviedo in Spain. Her field of research focuses on knowledge management, healthcare sector, innovation, information technologies and technological disruption. She has contributed to numerous academic publications. She has wide editorial experience in journals, books and book series. She serves as Editor in Chief of International Journal of Asian Business and Information and Journal of Science and Technology Policy Management.
Affiliations and expertise
Professor, Faculty of Economics and Business, The University of Oviedo, SpainAhmad Alsadeeqi
Editor
Dr. Ahmad Alsadeeqi is a Senior Expert at the Arab Planning Institute in Kuwait, where he contributes to regional strategies for digital transformation and sustainable energy. He holds a PhD in Computer Science from Heriot‑Watt University in the United Kingdom, with a strong background in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Software Development. Dr. Alsadeeqi has extensive consulting experience across Arab economies and has held academic positions at the Arab Open University. His research focuses on smart cities, energy systems, data quality, and blockchain applications in public value creation, with several publications in international journals and conferences. He has led training and advisory projects for government institutions, advancing digital economy readiness and energy transition policy in line with Kuwait’s Vision 2035. As co‑editor, Dr. Alsadeeqi brings both technical depth and regional policy expertise, strengthening the volume’s alignment with Arab perspectives on digital economy and energy transformation.
Affiliations and expertise
Senior Expert, Arab Planning Institute, Kuwait