Attaqa.net represents a paradigm shift in Arab energy media, combining breaking news, in-depth analysis and an energy encyclopedia. The platform is one of the media sponsors of the Baghdad International Energy Forum, which will be held on September 6-7, 2025.
The Energy Platform is an advanced resource for researchers and decision makers who need a specialized Arabic perspective on energy, making it the premier Arabic reference for global and regional energy affairs.
First: Genesis and foundation
Attaqa.net was founded in 2020 in Washington, DC as the first Arab media platform specialized in energy affairs. The idea came to fill a large knowledge gap in Arabic content, as energy sources were limited to brief economic bulletins or foreign reports that did not take into account the Arab context.
The platform quickly expanded to become a news and analytical reference, with offices and correspondents in several Arab and foreign countries.
Secondly: Objectives and mission
Providing reliable and accurate content on energy issues.
Building public and private awareness: Addressing researchers, policymakers and the public.
Bridging the Arabic language knowledge gap in the energy sector.
Influencing public policy by providing scholarly readings on energy markets and the energy transition.
Third: Editorial sections and content
1. Daily News and Coverage
Monitor developments in oil, gas, coal and electricity markets globally and internationally.
Covering OPEC+ energy policies, events in Iran, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, the UAE, and more.
2. Special files
In-depth analytical publications (e.g: Liquefied Petroleum Gas, Renewable Energy in Arab Countries, Israel-Iran War and its implications on energy).
These files allow the reader to connect economic developments to energy and national security.
3. Energy Encyclopedia
Includes sections such as:
Energy concepts (terms and definitions).
Oil and Gas Countries (Comprehensive Profiles).
Historical figures and pivotal events.
Objective: To build a scientific knowledge base in Arabic, similar to the "Wikipedia of Energy".
4. Audiovisual Production
Podcasts and talk shows with experts and officials.
Short explanatory videos that explain complex issues in a simple way.
5. Research and Reports Unit
Issuing in-depth reports and studies based on economic data and international sources.
Analyze the prospects for the Energy Transition, the future of oil and gas, and green hydrogen.
IV: Target audience
Decision makers: Energy ministries, oil and gas companies, electricity authorities.
Research centers and universities: As a source of information and data.
investors: To follow market trends.
General public: By simplifying complex information and making it understandable to non-specialists.
V: Added value compared to other platforms
The Energy Platform is the first Arabic platform specialized exclusively in energy issues.
They make sure to produce original content and not just republish agency news.
It combines media, research, and education.
It gives an Arab dimension to global issues, such as: How changing oil prices or renewable energy affects Iraq or the Gulf.
VI: Challenges
Competing with global sites (e.g. Bloomberg Energy, Energy Intelligence).
Access to accurate data sources in some Arab countries where transparency is lacking.
Financial sustainability: Being a specialized platform, its audience is narrower than general news sites.
VII: Future opportunities
Expanding training and consulting services for government agencies and Arab companies.
Alliance with Arab and international research centers to exchange data and reports.
Launch localized versions (e.g. "Energy-Iraq", "Energy-Gulf") to more accurately cover local contexts.
Developing interactive digital platforms (energy maps, databases, special indicators).
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