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10/28/24, 4:57 PM Forbes Middle East’s Sustainability Leaders Summit lays the groundwork for a greener future
Al Omian, CEO and Editor-in-Chief of Forbes Middle East. “We are so proud to provide this vital platform
and I look forward to seeing the measurable positive impact that it will have for us all.”

Eng. Yasser Zaghloul Group CEO of NMDC Group, echoed her sentiments. “We are the generation that
has witnessed climate change, and we must be the ones to reverse it. Our legacy must be one of

restoration, not destruction. These global challenges demand local solutions,” he emphasized.
“Sustainability is not a destination—it’s a journey. Every step we take, whether through restoring
coastlines, building resilient infrastructure, or rethinking how we manage water and resources, brings us
closer to a better tomorrow.”

The summit aims to empower global leaders, industry professionals, and stakeholders to tackle urgent
environmental challenges. The agenda features a variety of panel discussions, interviews, and
presentations on topics such as public policy for green goals, economic growth and community well-
being, climate action through sustainable finance, and protecting essential resources.

In addition to H.E. Dr. Thani Bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, UAE Minister Of State For Foreign Trade, speakers

at the event include Saeed Alghafri, CEO of Emirates Steel, part of the EMSTEEL Group; Muhammad
BinGhatti, Chairman of Binghatti Holding; Othman A. Ibrahim, Executive Vice Chairman, Group
President, and CEO of Rawabi Holding; Said Zater, Group CEO of Contact Financial Holding; Saeed Al
Shamsi, Group Chief Human Capital Officer at the ADNEC Group; Maged Marie, CEO of the Magnom

Group; Mohamed Amer, CEO of El Gouna; and Ghaya Alahbabi, UNICEF Youth Advocate for COP28,
Youngest Sustainability Ambassador for Y4S.

Attendees are also engaging in hands-on workshops, including sessions on creating wellness spaces
with plants, recycling, and achieving wellness through essential oils. Meanwhile, a vibrant cultural hub
and art exhibition are highlighting various activities and artworks created from sustainable materials to

promote green practices in creative and meaningful ways.

Forbes Middle East is working with a number of esteemed partners to bring this event to life: presenting
partner, NMDC Group; strategic partners, Abu Dhabi Chamber and the Zayed Sustainability Prize;
hosting partner, ADNEC Group; platinum partner, ROSHN Group; sustainability partner, ne’ma;

associate partners, Emirates Global Aluminium, Emirates Steel Arkan, Binghatti Developers, and
Forbes International Tower; event partners, Contact Holding, EFS Facilities Services Group, and
Damac; wellness partner, Holistified; activities partners, LivHoli and Dubai Drums; food partners,
Amazonas4u, House of Pops, Switch Foods, and Barakat Group; gift partners, Innara, Peaceful,

Barriya, BloomSpoon, Touch of Oud, Fit Verse, Daima and No More Bottles UAE; transportation partner,
BluSmart; entertainment partner, Manoth Entertainment; media partner, Rominds Production; furniture
partner, Electra; plants partner, Desert Group; art partners, Evolution Events and Indigo Hotel; AI
Innovation partner, Business Bay and workshop partners, Reloop and Hatta Honey.

About Forbes Middle East

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