Iain Packham

Hack turned Flak turned Founder
Ex @SchneiderElec @Siemens_Energy @ArgusMedia @energyintel @ICISOfficial @WSJ
Tech | Energy | Sustainability | Triathlon

[US Mission to UAE @USAinUAE]

Update for U.S. citizens in the UAE— please read the below in its entirety:

Update:

- U.S. government personnel in the UAE continue to shelter in place, and we recommend that all Americans in the UAE do the same. To the extent possible, remain in your residence, hotel, or other secure structure, and stay away from windows.

- UAE airspace remains closed until further notice, and flight operations at international airports have been suspended indefinitely. Questions about flight availability and rebooking should be directed to your airline. If you were in transit when flights were interrupted, you should obtain temporary accommodations and remain there.

- Appointments for routine consular services from March 2 through March 4 at the U.S. Embassy in Abu Dhabi and Consulate General in Dubai have been postponed. If you have an appointment on these dates, please do not come to the embassy or consulate; we will contact you to reschedule when routine services resume. For emergency consular services, see our contact information below.

- UAE authorities have warned that publishing or circulating “rumors, false news, or news from unknown sources through social media platforms or other information technology” is a violation of UAE law and could expose users to prosecution. Please see UAEG statement here: https://t.co/YDMNj2mHV3.

- More information will be shared as circumstances warrant.

Assistance:

- Dial 999 for emergency services in UAE

- U.S. citizens can contact the consular section at:

U.S. Embassy Abu Dhabi
Telephone: +(971) (2) 414-2200
Emergency Telephone: +(971) (0) 2-414-2200
Email: [email protected]

U.S. Consulate General Dubai
Telephone: +(971) (4) 309-4000
Emergency Telephone: +(971) (4) 309-4000
Email: [email protected]

Actions to Take:

- Find a secure location within your residence or another safe building. Have a supply of food, water, medications, and other essential items.

- Monitor media for breaking news. Be prepared to adjust your plans.

- Keep your phone charged and maintain communication with family and friends to inform them of your status.

- Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive the latest updates on security in UAE.

[UK in UAE 🇬🇧🇦🇪 @ukinuae]

If you are a British national & currently in the UAE, you are advised to register your presence at https://t.co/c3aL2trMqZ
Once you have registered, we will send you important updates to our travel advice.

[Mansoor bin Mohammed @sheikhmansoor]

Today, I attended the launch of Schneider Electric’s AED100 million initiative to support talent empowerment in the UAE. The launch coincided with the official inauguration of the company’s new smart headquarters, The NEST, located in Dubai Silicon Oasis. Dubai continues to strengthen its position as a global hub for the future economy by fostering innovation and empowering talent, aligned with its D33 economic agenda.

[Gulf Intelligence @gulf_intel]

‼️ Call for Nominations: The 5th MENA Terminals Fujairah International Energy Journalism Awards 2025

📩 Submit Nominees to: [email protected]

@eithnetreanor @dan_murphy @CNBC @cybaaudi @AsharqCorp TV @baldersdale @SPGCI @DyalaSabbagh_GI @HeyBrandyScott @DubaiEye1038FM @iainpackham @SchneiderEME @PaulaNaoufal @cnnarabic @HermsTheWord @MayBenKhadra @Oliver_Klaus1 @ncitayim @Jamie__Ingram @mayben @energyintel @ArgusMedia @MeesEnergy @TheNationalNews

[Gulf Intelligence @gulf_intel]

ANNOUNCEMENT: @iainpackham, Regional Head of Communications, @SchneiderEME, joins the International Selection Committee for the 5th MENA Terminals Fujairah International Energy Journalism Awards 2025.

#IEJA2025 #EnergyJournalism #Energy

[Gulf Intelligence @gulf_intel]

📢 We are thrilled to introduce the esteemed Selection Committee for the MENA Terminals Fujairah International Energy Journalism Awards 2025!

@eithnetreanor @dan_murphy @cybaaudi @baldersdale @DyalaSabbagh_GI @HeyBrandyScott @iainpackham @PaulaNaoufal @HermsTheWord @MayBenKhadra @Oliver_Klaus1 @ncitayim @Jamie__Ingram

[العربية Business @AlArabiya_Bn]

تستثمر كبرى الشركات المليارات لاستكشاف أفضل التكنولوجيات والابتكارات لخفض #الانبعاثات وتأهيل الكوادر

📌 الرئيس التنفيذي ل #سيمنس_للطاقة بالإمارات خالد بن هادي لـ #مستقبل_الطاقة: نستثمر مليار يورو سنويا بالبحث والتطوير وندرب الكوادر للدخول بقطاع #الطاقة
@mayaj_bn
@BinhadiKhalid

[Gulf Intelligence @gulf_intel]

🎉 Congratulations to all the winners of this year’s International Energy Journalism Awards! Your hard work and dedication to excellence in energy journalism are truly inspiring. 🌟

Here’s to your remarkable achievements and contributions to the industry! 🏆

#IEJA2024 #EnergyJournalism #MediaExcellence #Congratulations @iainpackham @eithnetreanor, May Ben Khadra @CNBCArabia, Herman Wang @SPGCI, John Benny @TheNationalNews

[Iain Packham @iainpackham]

Tripling Renewable Energy Worldwide by 2030 Is Within Reach, IEA Says https://t.co/SXg28pRZTr

[Asharq Bloomberg الشرق بلومبرغ @AsharqBusiness]

#عاجل
شركة سيمنز للطاقة تزود #السعودية بتقنيات رئيسية لمحطات كهرباء ستوفر ما يقرب من 4 غيغاواط، كما أبرمت عقد صيانة طويل الأجل لمدة 25 عاما لمحطتي كهرباء بقيمة إجمالية 1.5 مليار دولار

#الشرق_السعودية
#اقتصاد_الشرق

[Iain Packham @iainpackham]

@Asankar Congratulations on a magnificent achievement!!! Inspiring stuff.

[Iain Packham @iainpackham]

Thabo Molekoa of Siemens Energy talks about how the company aims to assist #SouthernAfrica and #Angola in the #powersector. https://t.co/FqIOnSqvNk via @TheEnergyYear

[العربية Business @AlArabiya_Bn]

نائب الرئيس لمبيعات #الهيدروجين في #سيمنس_إنرجي مانويل كون يرى أن الهيدروجين سيلعب دورا مهما في التحول نحو مستقبل #طاقة أكثر اخضرارا واستدامة و يراهن على انخفاض التكاليف مستقبلا مع التطور التقني

#مستقبل_الطاقة
#العربية_Business

[Iain Packham @iainpackham]

@SiemensEnergyME @Siemens_Energy 😭

[Iain Packham @iainpackham]

Check out this article: Siemens Energy's Dr Fahad Al Yafei on driving forward innovation in renewable energy - https://t.co/kM0UXLo8cy #UAE #Innovation #partnership @InvestAbuDhabi @KhalifaUni

[Iain Packham @iainpackham]

The road to net zero runs through the Middle East @Siersdorfer_D https://t.co/wNO531YjJs #COP28UAE #NetZero

[Iain Packham @iainpackham]

https://t.co/wgmzco7Opo

[Iain Packham @iainpackham]

Join @KarimXAmin live at #COP28UAE on the Global Decarbonization Accelerator panel session talking about energy security and energy resilience: https://t.co/kjy0jsqkZh

[Iain Packham @iainpackham]

UAE’s energy transition stimulates global action https://t.co/qMKQslTftt @BinhadiKhalid "In the year of sustainability, I hope that the spirit of cooperation and vision that inspired the UAE’s formation will also motivate the delegates and participants at COP28." #COP28UAE

[Iain Packham @iainpackham]

How we achieve the energy future Africa needs https://t.co/JUia4YJTKS…
@NHaakansson
@cnbcafrica
#COP28UAE