Hi everyone, I’m Khaled Abu Amarah, a junior Chemical Engineering student at the American University of Sharjah. I’m strongly interested in the energy sector, especially the operational side of the industry where technical decisions are applied in real field environments. What draws me most to this industry is that it places engineering in real operating environments, where the work is challenging, the decisions matter, and the impact is tangible. That is the kind of environment I see myself building a career in. Through my studies and my internship exposure in HSE and operations, I’ve become even more interested in how energy companies manage risk, improve performance, and make important decisions in complex operating environments. Long term, I hope to build a career that starts with strong technical foundations and grows into larger operational and strategic responsibility. I joined this network to learn from people already in the industry, gain a broader perspective on where the sector is heading, and connect with others who are serious about building a future in energy. Looking forward to learning from everyone here.

Next week I’ll be at the Invest in African Energy Forum 2026 in Paris, sitting down with senior leaders shaping Africa’s energy future. I’ll be asking ONE question from the TEE360 network in each interview — and giving you a shoutout on the podcast. 👉 So this is your chance to get noticed by top CEOs without being in the room. 🎙️ Who I’m interviewing: Ian Cloke - COO of Afentra, USD 200+ Million Market Cap Company. - Currently working in Angola, focused on acquiring and scaling mature oil & gas assets across Africa Amina Benkhadra - Director General of ONHYM (Morocco’s national energy & mining office) - Drives exploration, partnerships, and national energy strategy - Key player in Morocco’s push for gas, renewables, and energy security Julien Balkany - Chairman of Panoro Energy, USD 300+ Million Market Cap Company - Top class African E&P company with assets in: Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Tunisia, South Africa 🎯 What I need from you: Drop ONE well-researched question in the comments. Not generic.Not surface-level. Think: - strategy - deal-making - leadership decisions - Africa-specific challenges 👉 I’ll pick the best ones and if your question is chosen, you'll get a shoutout on the podcast. DROP YOUR QUESTIONS BELOW...

Most “strategies” in energy look good on slides… but fail in execution. After 25 years in the industry, Waqar Khan, ex-billion dollar SLB Executive, shares what strategy really means, where companies go wrong, and what actually drives results... If you're serious about growing as a future energy leader, this is worth 7 minutes of your time. Read it below, and if you want priority access to a live session with Waqar in the coming weeks, comment “session” below. https://the-energy-executive-360-newsletter.kit.com/posts/the-keys-to-strategy-success-that-most-get-wrong-in-energy