Mona Dajani - Global Co-Chair of the Energy, Infrastructure and Hydrogen, Baker Botts

Mona Dajani, Global Co-Chair of the Energy, Infrastructure and Hydrogen at Baker Botts, discusses her recent visit to Saudi Arabia as part of a U.S. delegation. She highlights the shifting global power dynamics, with the Middle East, particularly Saudi Arabia, emerging as a new superpower. The visit focuses on fostering peace and facilitating business deals, emphasizing the role of capital as a unifying force amidst global tensions. Mona notes Saudi Arabia's significant investment in AI sovereignty, signaling its commitment to future technologies and efficiencies. She expresses optimism about the energy sector's evolution, advocating for a diverse energy mix, including nuclear, solar, and wind, to meet AI's growing energy demands. Mona also observes a positive shift in U.S.-Saudi relations, marked by a warm reception for the American president and active business engagements. In Europe, she senses a different energy, with a focus on unity and overcoming challenges.