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10/28/24, 4:58 PM Forbes Middle East’s Sustainability Leaders Summit | iHeartEmirates
impactful voices from across the ecosystem to share their insights, learn from each other, and

inspire the world,” said Khuloud 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 includeSaeed 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

GhayaAlahbabi, 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.

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