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10/28/24, 4:57 PM Forbes Middle East’s Sustainability Leaders Summit lays the groundwork for a greener future
leaders, innovators, and experts from various industries, is playing a crucial role in the global push for
sustainable and equitable development, with trade one of the central pillars of this year’s gathering.

The first day was attended by HH Sheikh Zayed bin Ahmed Al Nahyan, Founder of the Sustainable
Future Initiative (SFI). Other notable attendees include H.E. Dr. Shaikha Salem Al Dhaheri, Secretary

General of the Environment Agency Abu Dhabi; Ahmed Khalifa Al Qubaisi, CEO of the Abu Dhabi
Chamber of Commerce and Industry; H.E. Abdulla Abdulalee Abdulla Al Humaidan, Secretary General
of the Zayed Higher Organization for People of Determination; and Eng. Yasser Zaghloul, Group CEO of
the NMDC Group. Before the discussions on the most pressing sustainability topics facing the world,

proceedings began with a touch of creativity as artist Hind Khlaifat created a canvas artwork.

The event was opened by His Excellency Dr Thani, whose keynote speech highlighted how the country’s
role as a global trade hub is enabling it to impact the sustainability of supply chains, which are key
drivers of growth across the world. “The UAE has long recognized that sustainability is deeply connected
to our economic diversification ambitions, which seek to develop new industries, new capabilities, and

new means of value creation. Sustainability is, therefore, a challenge we should embrace as a driver of
innovation. As a supply chain hub, we know that trade has a vital role in delivering on our sustainability
commitments, and we are using our platform and our authority to outline a new future for the global

trading system, one that is smarter, cleaner, and more inclusive. By embracing innovation, forging
strategic partnerships, and creating new global frameworks, we use sustainability as a catalyst to a
better, more prosperous future.”

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“We all have a responsibility to create opportunities for progress in the global and regional sustainability
agenda. This annual summit brings together some of the most important and impactful voices from
across the ecosystem to share their insights, learn from each other, and inspire the world,” said Khuloud

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