Ali Al-Saffar

Former Middle East and North Africa Programme Manager

Ali Al-Saffar is the Middle East and North Africa programme manager at the International Energy Agency, leading the IEA’s engagement with the region and acting as a key advisor to the executive management. Prior to this role, he was an energy analyst at the Directorate for Sustainability, Technology and Outlooks, where he co-authored seven editions of the IEA’s flagship long-term forecast, the World Energy Outlook.

Ali Al Saffar

Contributed to

Commentary

How producers in the Middle East and North Africa can free up more natural gas for exports

Commentary

The case for energy transitions in major oil- and gas-producing countries

Commentary

Iraq's economy is on the precipice – reforming the energy sector is a key part of the solution

Report

Energy market turmoil deepens challenges for many major oil and gas exporters

Vital income from hydrocarbon exports could fall for key producer economies, dealing a heavy blow to spending on essential services

Commentary

Economic diversification for oil and gas exporters doesn’t mean leaving energy behind

Commentary

Bringing electricity to all corners of Southeast Asia