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10/28/24, 4:58 PM Forbes Middle East’s Sustainability Leaders Summit Lays the Groundwork for a Greener Future - CMOs
Abu Dhabi, October 17, 2024: The Forbes Middle East Sustainability Leaders Summit
2024, chaired by HE Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, the UAE’s Minister of State for

Foreign Trade, has begun in Abu Dhabi under the theme ‘Shaping a Sustainable
Tomorrow.’ This highly anticipated event, which brings together influential 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.”

“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,

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