Kpler Dubai Market Briefing
Synopsis
Join us for the Kpler Market Briefing Dubai, featuring expert analysis from Amena Bakr (Head of Middle East and OPEC+) and Matt Wright (Senior Manager, Freight) on the forces transforming global shipping.
Attendees will gain critical insights into why freight rates remain elevated despite weaker demand, how Middle East geopolitical risks are altering trade routes, and exclusive Kpler forecasts for tanker supply and demand through 2027.
The event will also explore shifting vessel availability and fleet dynamics reshaping global energy transport.
Afterwards, connect with fellow industry leaders over an executive networking reception.
Secure your place today to gain actionable market intelligence and expand your professional network.
Highlights
- Explore why freight is soaring to record rates despite weaker demand, and how Middle East war risk is reshaping the market.
- Understand global tanker flows, with Kpler’s proprietary insights into shifting trade routes, vessel availability, and fleet dynamics.
- Discover Kpler’s latest forecasts for tanker demand and fleet supply through 2027.
- Network with industry leaders and fellow commodity professionals at an executive reception.
Meet the speakers
Matt Wright
Matthew Wright is the Lead Freight Analyst at Kpler. In his role, he leads on providing clients with expertise, analysis and research on the freight markets. Prior to Kpler, Matthew was a Senior Tanker Analyst at SSY ship brokers, where he was responsible for analysing oil tanker markets, leading the development of new models and handling consulting inquiries. Matthew has extensive oil market experience from seven years in consulting at Argus Media where he worked on a range of single client projects before moving on to manage the delivery the subscription reports focusing on freight, crude and refined products.
Amena Bakr
Amena Bakr is the Head of Middle East Energy & OPEC-plus research at Kpler, based in Dubai. She leads oil market analysis, OPEC policy research, and risk assessments in the Middle East. Previously, she was a senior research analyst at Energy Intelligence Group and served as Chief OPEC Correspondent and Dubai Deputy Bureau Chief for eight years, earning multiple journalism awards, including the 2023 OPEC award for best journalist. She also worked as an Energy Correspondent for Reuters in Dubai, Doha, and Riyadh, covering energy and political risk. Amena holds a BA in Business Administration from the Arab Academy for Science, Technology & Maritime Transport in Egypt, with a major in management information systems.
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