Dr. Alabbasi has also led and contributed to several international research initiatives in collaboration with organizations such as the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), universities, and global think tanks. His work reflects a multidisciplinary approach that integrates technology, sustainability, and policy to address the challenges of the global energy transition.
Abdulla Isa Alabbasi: selected research
Abdulla Isa Alabbasi’s publications explore energy transition from several complementary perspectives. Research on renewable energy in the Middle East and North Africa considers regional conditions alongside national case studies. Work on electricity trading examines the relationship between physical interconnection, market arrangements and cooperation between Gulf states.
The India-Gulf power-sector chapter considers a possible extension of regional electricity cooperation, with attention to renewable integration and the operation of interconnected systems. The nuclear energy report looks at diversification, desalination and the financial challenges surrounding major generation projects.
These publications provide a route into the research themes described in this profile. Visit the energy research publications page to find the original titles, authors, publication dates and full-text PDFs. The summaries help readers choose a topic; the complete documents contain the evidence, analysis and references needed for citation.
Additional material is available in the podcast and interviews and the photo gallery. Read historical research in its publication context, particularly when comparing older project plans with subsequent energy-sector developments.
Dr. Abdulla Isa Alabbasi is a climate professional with extensive experience in sustainability, energy transition, and AI-driven energy solutions. He currently serves as director of the Energy and Environmental Studies Program at the Bahrain Center for Strategic
2026 Climate Fellow
Areas of Expertise:
Energy Transition; Decarbonization; AI in Energy; Renewable Systems; Innovation; Behavioral Analysis; Energy Policy; Sustainability.
Membership:
since 2025
Dr. Alabbasi regularly works with national and regional stakeholders to help shape energy policy and promote the adoption of advanced technologies.
The Bullard Center for Environmental and Climate Justice proudly welcomes Dr. Abdulla Alabbasi as a participant in the U.S. Department of State’s Community Solutions Program (CSP) Fellowship.
