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10/28/24, 4:58 PM Forbes Middle East’s Sustainability Leaders Summit | iHeartEmirates
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 byHis Excellency Dr Thani, whose keynote speechhighlighted 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.”
“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
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