During the Cairo Sustainable Energy Week, Radia Sedaoui from UNESCWA discussed the role of hydrogen in decarbonizing the energy sector, drawing parallels between hydrogen and natural gas in terms of business models and technical aspects. While recognizing that hydrogen is capital-intensive and cannot fully replace natural gas, Sedaoui emphasized its potential to compete in specific sectors like transportation and petrochemicals. She stressed that hydrogen should be viewed as an energy transport form rather than a primary source of energy. The discussion also highlighted the need to consider both hydrogen and natural gas in the energy transition path, with each having distinct applications across markets. The event aimed to promote understanding of hydrogen's place in sustainable energy practices and the importance of a diversified fuel approach in addressing decarbonization challenges.