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Under the Patronage of Sheikha Salama Bint Tahnoon bin Mohammed Al

Nahyan and in the Presence of Sheikh Tahnoon bin Khalifa bin Mohammed Al

Nahyan, Forbes Middle East's Under 30 Summit Launches in Abu Dhabi

Under the Patronage of Sheikha Salama Bint Tahnoon bin Mohammed Al Nahyan and in the presence of Sheikh Tahnoon bin

Khalifa bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi is hosting the third edition of the annual Forbes Middle East Under 30 Summit
for the first time, which kicked off today at Umm Al Emarat Park. This remarkable gathering unites global leaders,
entrepreneurs, and changemakers for thought-provoking panels, impactful discussions, and collaborative innovation.
Celebrating leadership, creativity, and vision, the summit highlights pioneering ideas and achievements driving the future.

The first day welcomed distinguished attendees, including H.E. Mohamed Bin Taliah, Chief of Government Services at the UAE
Government; Ayman Mokhtar, Regional President for MENA and Eurasia at Viatris; Haleh Hamedifar, Chairperson of CinnaGen;
Geoffrey Alphonso, CEO of Alef Education; Katralnada BinGhatti, CEO of Binghatti Holding; Menna elKiey, Lyricist, Writer, and
Creative Director; Mirna Arif, General Manager of Microsoft; as well as actress Yasmina El-Abd.

“The UAE is not only a partner in success but also a platform that invests in young minds, providing a nurturing environment
that unleashes ideas and encourages dreams to soar. Here, everything is possible, and every ambition can be transformed
into an achievement,” said Khuloud Al Omian, CEO and Editor-in-Chief of Forbes Middle East. She emphasized Forbes Middle
East’s commitment to supporting and empowering youth to realize their ambitions, highlighting that they are the driving force
behind change and innovation. “The summit aims to provide a platform for collaboration and innovation, where young people

can exchange ideas, share knowledge, and build a better future by celebrating their inspiring success stories,” she added.

Discussions and panels are being hosted across two main stages: the Social Hub and the Innovation Hub. At the Innovation
Hub, which covers science, technology, commerce, and finance, panels included “Mastering the Entrepreneurial Mindset,”
exploring the traits that define successful leaders, from cultivating a growth mindset to staying ahead of the curve in an ever-

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