The 14th Dii Desert Energy Leadership Summit featured intense discussions on crucial topics such as carbon pricing, fossil fuel subsidies, and decarbonization strategies in the MENA region. Industry and policy experts led panels exploring pathways towards decarbonization. The summit also highlighted the significance of emerging trade routes for hydrogen and its derivatives, connecting global energy importers with MENA, Europe, and Asia. Discussions on green energy transport and storage options emphasized the importance of hydrogen carriers and compared various storage methods for long-distance transport. Sustainable aviation fuels were addressed in terms of financing, regulation, and partnerships to bridge the capital gap. Global carbon markets were a key focus, with insights on emissions trading schemes and the potential for a unified global trading system. Liquid hydrogen's role as an energy vector gained attention, with experts providing insights and a joint paper presentation on its potential in the energy transition. The summit concluded with interactive roundtable discussions on blockchain's impact, storage solutions for electrons and molecules, mechanisms supporting hydrogen production and transport, and the critical role of minerals in advancing clean energy technologies.