Wood, a global engineering consultancy headquartered in the UK, has announced the launch of an energy transition hub in Abu Dhabi, aimed at providing technical, strategic, and economic solutions for clients in the Middle East. The hub will concentrate on various aspects of the energy transition, including carbon advisory, hydrogen, carbon capture and storage, renewable power generation, and decarbonisation. By supporting emission reduction initiatives such as flare minimisation and asset emissions reviews, Wood's new hub intends to assist clients in meeting their decarbonisation targets and backing the region's efforts towards sustainable energy. The establishment of the hub is in line with regional sustainability objectives such as UAE Net Zero 2050 and Saudi Vision 2030, indicating a growing commitment to cleaner energy practices in the Middle East. Wood anticipates a significant surge in clean energy investments in the region over the next five years. The article also sheds light on the escalating role of artificial intelligence (AI) in the energy transition within the Middle East. The UAE-based energy group ADNOC has integrated AI technologies extensively throughout its operations, with notable improvements in efficiency and accuracy. AI-driven seismic analysis at ADNOC has significantly reduced processing times and enhanced production forecast accuracy. Furthermore, the piece mentions notable clean energy projects in the region, including the operational Al Dhafra Solar project in Abu Dhabi and the upcoming NEOM project in Saudi Arabia. These initiatives underscore a shift towards more sustainable energy production methods and emphasize the increasing importance of scalable and eco-friendly energy solutions in the Middle East.