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10/28/24, 4:58 PM Forbes Middle East’s Sustainability Leaders Summit, Chaired by HE Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign …
“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 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.

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