Today, cheap and reliable fossil fuel defines the way we live and our energy consumption—from transportation to entertainment and even our food supply chains. It seems nearly impossible that this can change overnight, but the reality is that we must prepare to change the way we have operated for centuries. The topics of going green and energy transition have been gaining momentum in the last couple of years, but even more critically important than exploring these subjects is to ensure that these conversations remain grounded in reality. While the Middle East and Africa region relies mostly on traditional energy sources, there have been a number of projects and initiatives aimed at diversifying energy sources, which revolutionize how we live in the future. One of the most notable examples is the development of a hydrogen economy in the UAE and Saudi Arabia. In February 2019, the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority launched the first solar-driven hydrogen electrolysis facility, the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park, in the region in Dubai. Two years prior, in 2017, Al Futtaim Motors, in partnership with Air Liquide, also opened the first hydrogen station in the Middle East at Al…
