Eight Energy Leaders To Be Honoured at 2026 Al-Attiyah Awards

The Abdullah Bin Hamad Al-Attiyah International Energy Awards for Lifetime Achievement will return on 20 October 2026, bringing together more than 300 senior executives, policymakers, diplomats and thought leaders at the Sheraton Grand Doha Resort & Convention Hotel.

Organised by the Al-Attiyah Foundation, the prestigious annual Awards recognise exceptional contributions to the global energy industry and sustainable development.

Eight distinguished individuals will receive accolades at this year’s ceremony, including the inaugural recipient of the Young Energy Leader Award.

The new category acknowledges two emerging leaders whose achievements, vision and influence are helping to shape the future of the energy sector.

The other six categories recognise lifetime achievement across a range of fields. Their recipients have made sustained contributions to advancing the energy industry, strengthening international cooperation and supporting progress towards a more secure and sustainable energy future.

The Awards embody the vision and legacy of the late Abdullah bin Hamad Al-Attiyah, former Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy and Industry of Qatar. His distinguished career and leadership played a central role in establishing Qatar as one of the world’s foremost energy producers.

The 2026 ceremony will be the first held under the chairmanship of Dr Saud bin Abdullah Al-Attiyah, Chairman of the Al-Attiyah Foundation’s Board of Trustees.

Dr Saud is committed to preserving the legacy established by his late father while building upon it to further develop the Foundation and expand its contribution to international dialogue on energy and sustainable development.

Since its establishment in 2015, the Al-Attiyah Foundation has become a respected independent platform for knowledge exchange and informed discussion.

Through its research publications, CEO Roundtables, podcasts, webinars and other high-level events, the Foundation provides analysis and insights into the most pressing challenges and opportunities facing the global energy sector.

The 2026 Awards are proudly sponsored by ExxonMobil.

The Foundation’s work and continued growth are made possible by the support of its esteemed member organisations, which include some of the world’s most influential companies: QatarEnergy, QNB, Shell, ConocoPhillips, Marubeni, Sasol, JTA Holding, Qatar Cool and Qatar Free Zones Authority.