Overview

The 4th Edition of the Forbes Middle East Sustainability Leaders Summit in Abu Dhabi will bring together influential leaders, policymakers, innovators, and corporate decision-makers committed to advancing sustainable development across the region. Under the theme “Guided By Legacy, Committed To Sustainability,” the summit in Abu Dhabi will focus on driving climate resilience, fostering economic growth, and building future-ready, environmentally conscious societies.
 
As a collaborative platform, the summit enables public and private sector stakeholders to develop and implement green, sustainable practices tailored to the region’s unique challenges. On a global level, it plays a critical role in the fight against climate change by promoting innovative solutions that prioritize environmental stewardship, social well-being, and long-term impact.
 
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Speakers

Agenda

Medical Tourism & Wellness Summit – Dubai

01:30 – 3:00 pm

Registration, Networking & Interactive Activities

03:05 – 03:15 pm

Spotlight: Dance of the Heart, by Hana El Bornou

An inspired celebration of authentic self-expression.

03:45 – 03:50 pm

Opening Performance: Rhythms of Connection, by Dubai Drums

Creating collective beats and shared energy.

03:50 – 03:51 pm

Opening Remarks by

Sally Mousa, Senior Presenter / Producer Forbes Middle East

03:53– 03:58 pm

Spotlight: Resonance of the Soul by Clara Sophia

Blending voice and vibration into a journey of inner awakening.

04:00 – 04:02 pm

Welcoming Address by Khuloud Al Omian, CEO & Editor in Chief, Forbes Middle East

04:02– 04:04 pm

Opening Address by Sherif Beshara, Group CEO, Mohamed & Obaid AlMulla Group & American Hospital Dubai

04:05 – 04:10 pm

Keynote Address: The Wellness Strategy: Advancing Medical Tourism


  • H.E. Abdulla Bin Touq Al Marri, UAE Minister of Economy and Tourism

  • 04:15 – 04:30 pm

    Panel: The Dubai Advantage: Modern Healthcare and Innovation

    A look into how Dubai is seamlessly integrating next-generation healthcare innovation with its world-class tourism ecosystem to redefine global wellness travel.

  • H.E. Mishal Abdul Karim Julfar, CEO, Dubai Corporation for Ambulance Services
  • Sherif Beshara, Group CEO, Mohamed & Obaid AlMulla Group & American Hospital Dubai
  • Moderator – Sally Mousa, Senior Presenter, Forbes Middle East

  • 04:35 – 04:50 pm

    Panel: Smart Hospitals, Smarter Journeys: Advancing Healthcare Excellence

    Understand from visionary leaders how smart hospitals are streamlining every step of the medical travel journey, offering real-time coordination, digital integration, and personalized care for international patients.

  • Dr. Mohaymen Abdelghany, Group CEO | Executive Board Member, Fakeeh Health
  • Mohamed Al Mheiri, Director of Health Tourism Department, Acting Director of Investment and Public Private Partnership Department, Strategy & Corporate Development Sector, Dubai Health Authority
  • Dr. Jacques Kobersy, Chief Medical Officer, Mediclinic
  • Moderator – Jayda Shoukry, Producer, Forbes Middle East

  • 04:55 – 05:10 pm

    Panel: Medical Value Travel: Alternative Care, Robotics and AI in the UAE

    Conversation on UAE’S growing medical value travel, integrating new therapies with robotic precision and AI for elective care.

  • Marwan Abdulaziz Janahi, Senior Vice President, Dubai Science Park, Dubai Knowledge Park & Dubai International Academic City - TECOM Group PJSC
  • Dr. Ramadan Alblooshi, Senior Advisor to Director General and Director of Public Health, Dubai Health Authority
  • Dr. Heidar Arjomand, Group Chief Medical Officer, American Hospital Dubai
  • Moderator – Ramia Farrage, Senior Presenter & Producer, Forbes Middle East

  • 05:12 – 05:25 pm

    Panel: Digital Health: Platforms that Perform

    Discover how integrated data, coaching and care navigation turn health platforms into measurable ROI and better health services.

  • Mohammed Husary, Founder & CEO, VIWELL
  • Shihab Makaniyil, Founder & CEO, ShopDoc
  • Moderator – Jayda Shoukry, Producer, Forbes Middle East

  • 05:27 – 05:42 pm

    Panel: The Business of Care: How MENA Captures Medical Travel

    A forward-looking discussion on how leading organisations in the MENA region align access, outcomes, and exceptional patient experience to attract international patients and strengthen medical travel growth.

  • John Sunil, Group CEO, Burjeel Holdings
  • Peggy Li, Managing Partner & Chief Troubleshooter, SPS Affinity
  • Moderator – Ramia Farrage, Senior Presenter & Producer, Forbes Middle East

  • 05:45 – 06:00 pm

    Panel: Nourish to Thrive: Gut Health, Nutrition & Recovery

    Session on how evidence-based nutrition, microbiome literacy, and simple routines such as meal design and food safety practices can support recovery and long-term wellbeing.

  • Mary Cristine, Functional Gut Expert and Wellness Entrepreneur, Be That Life
  • Dr. Paul Aoun, Chief of Endocrinology and Diabetes Center and Consultant Endocrinologist, American Hospital Dubai
  • Bernadette Abraham, Functional Medicine Expert & Founder of B Better
  • Moderator – Jana Majzoub, Food Safety & Nutrition Educator, Founder, Behind My Meals

  • 06:03 – 06:15 pm

    Panel: What You Need, When You Need It: Tailored Health and Beauty – Arabic Session

    A deep dive into how professionals are tailoring diagnostics and treatments to individual needs, for skin and surgery, to get the best results.

  • Dr. Mohammed Laban, ENT & Facial Plastic Surgeon, ML Clinic
  • Dr. Zeina Knio, Specialist Medical and Cosmetic Dermatologist, American Hospital, Medical Director of The Face
  • Moderator – Budour Mousa, Presenter, Forbes Middle East

  • 06:18 – 06:30 pm

    Fireside Chat: How the Right Partner Shapes Your Journey – Arabic Session

    Session on couples working together, wellbeing, right partner etc

  • Sara Alwari, Content Creator
  • Ghaith Marwan, Content Creator
  • Moderator - Tarek Ghanem, Presenter & Content Creator & Mera Al Emyan, Senior Marketing Manager American Hospital Dubai

  • 06:33 – 06:43 pm

    Fireside Chat: Unscripted with Nicolas Mouawad – Arabic Session

    A look into the simple routines in mindset, movement, and gratitude that keep a public life grounded and build lasting wellbeing.

  • Nicolas Mouawad, Actor
  • Moderator - Faten Zeineddine, Producer, Presenter and Mera Al Emyan, Senior Marketing Manager, American Hospital Dubai

  • 06:45 – 06:55 pm

    Fireside Chat: Shift your Perspective with Nora Achmaoui

    A session on building confidence and handling external triggers.

  • Nora Achmaoui, Founder, SHE.E.O
  • Moderator – Petra Narch, Presenter

  • 07:00 – 07:10 pm

    Spotlight: Dance of the Heart, by Hana El Bornou

    An inspired celebration of authentic self-expression.

    Medical Tourism & Wellness Summit – Dubai

    01:30 – 3:00 pm

    Registration, Networking & Interactive Activities

    03:00 – 03:02 pm

    Welcome Address by Forbes Middle East

    03:03 – 03:10 pm

    Opening Performance | Resonance of the Soul by Clara Sophia, blending voice and vibration into a journey of inner awakening

    03:15 – 03:30 pm

    Panel: Building Communities: Wellness, Cities & Investment

    Explore how sports, wellness and new technology are driving healthier communities, boosting tourism, and attracting global investment.

  • H.E. Maher Al Kaabi, Advisor to Group Chairman and Independent Board Member at Alserkal Group of Companies, UAE Circular Economy Committee Member, UAEIIC Member
  • Ahmed Abdulkareem Aloraij, Chairman and CEO, Saudi Health Tourism Association
  • Khalid Al Mawlawi, Director General, Aspetar
  • Moderator – Jayda Shoukry, Producer, Forbes Middle East

  • 03:33 – 03:45 pm

    Panel: The Athlete’s Blueprint: Training, Mindset, Recovery

    Athlete’s voices on purposeful training, injury care, recovery and support systems to shape their journeys and results.

  • Amna Al Qubaisi, Racing Driver
  • Jeremy Melkonian, Entrepreneur and Trainer
  • Moderator – Mera Al Emyan, Senior Marketing Manager, American Hospital Dubai

  • 03:47 – 04:02 pm

    Panel: Luxury in Care: Bespoke Healthcare Experiences

    Discussing the intersection of premium healthcare, wellness, and hospitality – from executive lounges to concierge medicine and personalized healing environments.

  • Kristian Toivanen – Vice President - Wellness and Spa, Kempinski Hotels
  • Alex Zagrebelny, Founder & CEO, R.Evolution (EYWA)
  • Dahlia Jabari, Group Director – Brand, Growth and Innovation, American Hospital Dubai
  • Moderator – Sally Mousa, Senior Presenter, Forbes Middle East

  • 04:05 – 04:20 pm

    Panel: From Idea to Impact: Bringing Health to Market

    Session on how new wellness products, platforms, and services reach end users and conquer markets.

  • Laila Al Jassmi, Founder & CEO, Health Beyond Borders
  • Paul Sterriker, Entrepreneur and Founder, MindSpace
  • Dr. Rehab Al Ameri, Managing Partner Himatrix Group of Companies, Founder & Managing Director of Kermes Lifestyle and Beside Consultancy
  • Moderator - Muneeb Mushtaq, CEO, AIRZ.AI

  • 04:25– 04:45 pm

    Panel: Pipeline to Patient: Scaling Advanced Therapies & Tech-Driven Care

    Discussion on how innovators in biologics are bringing next-generation therapies to patients efficiently and at scale.

  • Mohamed Nasser, Vice President & General Manager - Middle East & Africa, Amgen
  • Mohamad Rammal, CEO and Co-Founder, Cureleads
  • Dr. Hesham Abdalla, Managing Director, Albatha Healthcare
  • Ihsan Almarzooqi, Co-Founder, metabolic.health
  • Moderator – Jayda Shoukry, Producer, Forbes Middle East

  • 04:47 – 04:57 pm

    Fireside Chat: Laugh it Out with Wissam Sabbagh Arabic Session

    A chat on reset using laughter and positive affirmations

  • Wissam Sabbagh, Actor, Director
  • Moderator – Petra Narch, Presenter

  • 05:00 – 05:15 pm

    Panel: Importance of Recovery: Tested Routines for Better Outcomes

    How evidence-based protocols support pain control, anxiety reduction, sleep, and faster recovery from pre-op to rehab.

  • Allaoua Gaham, Wellbeing Expert & Wellness Advisor, Allaoua Yoga
  • Alia Hussein Agha, Holistic Psychotherapist, PCC Executive Coach & Trauma–Psychosomatic Specialist, Alia Agha Consultancy
  • Riham Monzer, Clinical Psychologist, The Parenting Academy by Riham Monzer
  • Moderator – Duaa Al Mahri, Director of Corporate Communications, Sharjah Ladies Club

  • 05:17 – 05:32 pm

    Panel: Next-Gen Healthcare Services for a Global Market

    A discussion on the advanced service models transforming how patients’ access, navigate, and benefit from international healthcare.

  • Sandeep Sharma, CEO, Vmarsh Healthcare
  • Avinash Babur, Founder & CEO, InsuranceMarket.ae
  • Sean Conaty, Co-Founder and CEO, HealthStay.io
  • Moderator - Dr. Narges Sheikhansari, Executive Advisor & Public Health Expert

  • 05:35 – 05:47 pm

    Panel: Inner Peace: Turning Setbacks into Strength – Arabic Session

    An open conversation about navigating setbacks, building inner strength, and staying grounded.

  • Hind Khlaifat, General Manager, Deraya Speakers
  • Ashraf Khortam, Speaker, Life Coach, Author
  • Moderator – Budour Mousa, Presenter, Forbes Middle East

  • 05:50 – 06:05 pm

    Panel: The Transfer Network: Running International Patient Pathways

    Learn how hospitals and assistance partners align to deliver safe, timely treatment for patients.

  • Dr. Raajiv Singhal, Founding Member, Managing Director and Group CEO, Marengo Asia Hospitals, India
  • Dr. Ahmed Monir, CEO, LGA
  • Nijil Ibrahimkutty, Founder and Group CEO, Bluedot Inc., Dubai
  • Moderator – Maria Escobar, CEO & Founder, FitStyleMe

  • 06:07 – 06:22 pm

    Panel: Extending Healthspan: Alternative Paths to Optimized Living

    Access strategic insights on the latest trends in longevity, biohacking, and health-tech are redefining travel for treatment, recovery, and optimized living.

  • Dr. Nasr Al Jafari, Co-Founder & Chief Medical Officer, DNA Health and Wellness
  • Dr. Karolina Kobus, Chief Scientific Officer, Lifespan Group
  • Dr. Basmah Alrowaily, Director of Functional Medicine | Family Medicine Consultant , American Hospital Dubai
  • Moderator - Ziad Rizkallah, TV Host

  • 06:25 – 06:35 pm

    Fireside Chat: Strength and Story: Reset after Challenging Roles – Arabic Session

    An actor’s insights on how to unwind the nervous system after heavy roles and focus on mental and physical recovery.

  • Maram Ali, Syrian Actress
  • Moderator - Faten Zeineddine, Producer, Presenter

  • 06:37 – 06:52 pm

    Panel: From Check-In to Checkup: Making Health a Five-Star Experience

    Explore how the integration of world-class medical care and premium service experiences is setting new standards and transforming the future of global medical tourism.

  • Heidi Grimwood, Senior Vice President, Atmosphere Wellness
  • Mona Mirza, Founder & CEO, Biolite Clinic
  • Judit Toth, Founder & Managing Partner, Vivere Hospitality
  • Moderator - Ziad Rizkallah, TV Host

  • 06:55 – 07:07 pm

    Panel: Family Systems: Women, Children & Community Health

    A discussion on how destinations design women-first ecosystems, so women and families receive specialized, stigma-free support from clinic to community.

  • Dr. Rawan Haj Husein, CEO & Founder, Motivational Speaker and Personal Development Coach, RHH Training, Coaching & Consultancy FZE-LLC
  • Lynn Laz, ICF PCC Integrative Transformational Coach, Founder, Point a la Lynn
  • Moderator – Mais Mohamed, Master Life Coach, ET

  • 07:10 – 07:20 pm

    Spotlight: Echoes of Devotion by Fadi, weaving sacred melody into a celebration of connection.

    07:30 pm onwards

    Closing Celebration featuring DJ Rodge

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    Ideal for attendees looking to explore the summit, discover ideas, and engage with the ecosystem.

    Location

     Janat Bahar Garden I Jumeirah Beach Hotel

    Jumeirah Beach Hotel offers the perfect escape. The five-star hotel has a decades-old history and is a shining example of Dubai’s commitment to fine hospitality and the beloved property stands out for its sweeping design that represents a breaking wave.

    Janat Bahar Garden, located within the luxurious Jumeirah Beach Hotel and set along the pristine beachfront, offers a breathtaking setting beneath moonlit skies. The expansive garden provides an ideal backdrop for elegant dining and stylish gatherings, framed by the iconic Burj Al Arab. Surrounded by lush greenery and the gentle sounds of the sea, it delivers a serene and unforgettable atmosphere.

    The first property by the homegrown Jumeirah Hotels and Resorts, Jumeirah Beach Hotel stands out for its sweeping design that represents a breaking wave.

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