Her Excellency Dr. Amna bint Abdullah Al Dahak serves as the UAE Minister of Climate Change and Environment, and Member of the UAE Cabinet.

HE Dr. Al Dahak is responsible for implementing and leading national initiatives related to environmental protection, biodiversity, climate change and food systems as well as enhancing governmental excellence by delivering best-in-class service to the community. HE leads the Ministry’s work in partnership with other government entities, the private sector, startups, and the local community to support the nation’s efforts to achieve net zero by 2050, protect and promote the country’s unique natural environment, accelerate climate action, grow the agriculture and fishing sectors, develop agricultural technologies, safeguard land ecosystems, enhance biodiversity, and ensure national food security.

Since her appointment as the Minister of Climate Change and Environment in January 2024, HE has represented the UAE at leading international forums including COP29 (Azerbaijan), COP16 (Saudi Arabia & Colombia) and UNGA. HE has also led several trailblazing national project launches such as the Plant the Emirates National Programme, the National Agriculture Centre and the Emirates Agriculture Conference and Exhibition.

Alongside her Ministerial role, Her Excellency Dr. Al Dahak chairs several national councils and committees, including the UAE Council for Climate Action, the Emirates Council for Food Security (ECFS), and the UAE Council for Environmental and Municipal Work. She is also a board member of the National Committee of the Biosecurity, and the Supreme Committee for the Exploitation, Protection and Development of Living Aquatic Resources. Her Excellency is also a board member of the Mohamed bin Zayed Water Initiative, the Trustees of the Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan Charitable and Humanitarian Foundation, Sheraa's Board of Advisors, the Trustees of the Khalifa International Award for Date Palm and Agricultural Innovation, the UAEU’s Board of Trustees, the Emirates Council for Rural Development, the Board of Trustees of Ajman University, and the Board of Directors of the Al Mubarakah Foundation. Additionally, HE Dr. Al Dahak chairs the Supreme Committee for the Food Innovation Hub UAE.

Prior to her appointment as Minister of Climate Change and Environment, Her Excellency was responsible for leading a wide range of strategic initiatives at the Ministry of Education as Assistant Undersecretary for the Care and Capacity Building Sector. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Her Excellency served as the UAE Government Spokesperson.

Armed with a distinguished academic track-record HE brings a scientific and evidence-based philosophy to her work at MOCCAE. HE holds a Ph.D. in Computer Engineering from Khalifa University and Master’s and bachelor’s degrees in computer science from the University of Sharjah, in addition to the UAE Government Innovation Diploma.

His Excellency Prof. Ebrahim Al Hajri is the President of Khalifa University of Science and Technology. He brings more than a decade of extensive experience in management, engineering, and higher education, with an impressive track record which includes transformative work at The Petroleum Institute, which later merged with Khalifa University, and the Emirates College for Advanced Education. Earlier, he was Senior Vice-President of Support Services and an Associate Professor of Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering, leading Khalifa University’s operational plans, budget, and administrative and financial strategy. H.E. Prof. Al Hajri joined The Petroleum Institute as a faculty member in 2009 after receiving his PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Maryland, US. He received his Master’s in Mechanical Engineering from the Colorado University and his bachelor’s from the University of Arizona, US. In 2012, he was appointed as Director of External Relations and Collaborations at The Petroleum Institute. In 2018, H.E. Prof. Al Hajri became Director of Continuing Education at Khalifa University in addition to his role as an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering, while also serving as the Vice Chancellor of Emirates College for Advanced Education (ECAE), where he helped transform the college into a leading postgraduate college, increasing research funding and output by three-fold. His Excellency Prof. Al Hajri also led an exceptional strategic shift in college support activities, delivering service automation, live institutional data & information dashboards, improved budget utilization, and optimized procurement operations. A recipient of several awards including Best Service Award 2012 at The Petroleum Institute, H.E. Prof. Al Hajri is also honored with the Rashid Award for Scientific Outstanding 2010, Special Recognition Award of ADNOC HSE Awards 2010, First place winner PI Sustainability Award 2010, and Appreciation for being granted funding by ASHRAE for a distinguished research and Grant-in-aid from the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineering. H.E. Prof. Al Hajri is a former President of the ASHRAE Falcon Chapter in the UAE and has been serving as a member of the chapter’s board of governance since 2010. He is also a member and a chair of several technical committees in ASHRAE and ASME. Author of a number of articles in highly recognized journals and conference proceedings, H.E. Prof. Al Hajri has also has organized and co-organized local and international workshops and conference and had been invited to speak in several international and local conferences. He also serves as a reviewer of several journals in the area relevant to thermal-fluids and energy systems. His research interest areas include conventional and micro-channel mass/heat exchangers design, micro reactors, and energy efficiency and recovery. He worked on research projects such as evaluation of heat transfer and pressure drop of enhanced tubes, external fouling of a fin-fan heat exchanger, waste heat recovery using a double absorption systems, and exploration of geothermal heat diffusion mechanism.

H.E. Dr. Nawal Alhosany has served as the UAE’s Permanent Representative to the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) since April 2018, supporting international cooperation to accelerate a just and inclusive global energy transition.
Previously, she served as Executive Director of Sustainability at Masdar and as Director of the Zayed Future Energy Prize, now the Zayed Sustainability Prize, from 2011 to 2018. She remains a member of the Prize’s jury. Dr. Alhosany also served as Deputy Director General of the Emirates Diplomatic Academy.
In 2015, she played an instrumental role in launching the UAE-led Women in Sustainability, Environment and Renewable Energy (WiSER) initiative. She holds a PhD from Newcastle University and a degree in engineering from UAE University

Hiba Alshehhi serves as the Assistant Undersecretary for Biodiversity and Marine at the UAE Ministry of Climate Change and Environment. In her role, she acts as a national focal point for numerous multilateral biodiversity-related conventions, contributing significantly to the UAE’s achievement of first place globally in the Natural Marine Protected Areas Index. Under her leadership, the UAE has formed strategic partnerships to declare and expand protected areas across the nation, enhancing its environmental preservation efforts. Hiba spearheaded the development of the UAE's first national strategies for the conservation of sharks, turtles, and biodiversity, as well as initiatives to combat desertification. Her vision and leadership were critical in executing key policy decisions, including the ban on shark fin removal and export to protect endangered species and the implementation of measures to safeguard native plant species. Hiba is deeply committed to raising public awareness about conservation and volunteers her time to support environmental research and advocacy. Her dedication to environmental protection extends beyond her official duties, making her a prominent figure in the UAE’s sustainability initiatives. In addition to her professional accomplishments, Hiba holds a master’s degree in ecology and has conducted numerous studies on insects.

Her Excellency Eng. Alya Abdelrahim Alharmoodi, Assistant Undersecretary for the Sustainable Communities Sector, has served in government for almost 25 years. During this period, she has developed expertise in environmental management, public health and safety, food safety and security, laboratory services, waste management, biosecurity, and environmental emergency response. Her career began as an engineer at Dubai Municipality. She then advanced into leadership, serving as Head of the Coastal Management Section and Director of the Environment Department at the Environment, Health and Safety Agency. After over two decades in municipal service, she transitioned to the federal level, assuming her current role at the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment. There, she applies her experience to support the development of sustainable communities, collaborating with local authorities to unify efforts, protect natural resources, and advance the UAE’s environmental and sustainable development goals. Eng. Al Harmoodi has overseen the design and implementation of national strategies, policies, and programmes. These include the Air Quality Strategy, Climate Change Adaptation Strategy, Food Security Strategy, Groundwater Protection Policy, Natural Reserves Management Policy, State of the Environment Reports, the National Agenda for Integrated Waste Management, and the National Biosecurity Framework. She has also contributed to drafting environmental legislation and regulatory frameworks.She has led and delivered initiatives with environmental, economic, and social dimensions. Her achievements include: the pilot project for managing targeted product waste; the establishment of a national platform for trading and managing recyclable waste; the launch of DM Sat 1, the UAE’s first government-owned environmental satellite; the Smart Environmental Monitoring and Early Warning System; the redevelopment of Deira Port to support Dubai’s maritime trade sector; the development of fishermen's harbours in Jumeirah; the linking of Business Bay to Dubai Creek; the Environmental Guideline for the management and development of the Al Marmoom Desert Conservation Reserve; and contributions to the development of Hatta’s valleys and traditional aflaj. She has represented the UAE in regional and international forums. These include: the Conferences of the Parties to the Basel, Rotterdam, and Stockholm Conventions (Geneva – 2025); the Waste Management Conference ("ECO West 2025") within the World Future Energy Summit; the Emirates Agriculture Conference and Exhibition 2025; the Bahrain International Garden Show 2025; participation in a panel discussion on the Global Initiative to Decarbonise Waste Management (Azerbaijan – COP29); meetings of the Joint Economic Committee between the UAE and the Czech Republic (2025); the 12th Gulf Municipal Works Conference (Riyadh – 2024); and the Municipal Works Conference in Prague (2024).She holds qualifications in civil engineering, government policy, and integrated coastal zone management. She has also participated in leadership development programmes, including the Mohammed bin Rashid Center for Leadership Development (MBRCLD), where she was recognised as a Distinguished Government Employee in the Technical / Engineering Field. She received the Dubai Leaders Programme Award from the Government of Dubai, and other distinctions, including the Middle East Women Leaders Excellence Award, the Community Responsibility Champions Award, and the Asian Leadership Award for her contributions to the industrial sector. Beyond her executive roles, Al Harmoodi has contributed to educational and community initiatives. She collaborated with the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood on programmes protecting children from climate change impacts. She supported the 'Donate Your Own Device' (DYOD) initiative, which promotes device recycling as part of the Digital Schools’ initiatives. She has chaired and participated in committees and working groups at local and federal levels. These include: the UAE National Committee on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the National Committee for Biosecurity, the Global Innovation Index (GII) Committee, the National Committee for Standardisation and Metrology, the Higher Committee for Regulating Refuse-Derived Fuel (RDF) in Umm Al Quwain, the Supervisory Committee for the Municipal Waste Treatment Plant in Dubai, the UAE Council for Environmental and Municipal Work, the Committee of the National Food Loss and Waste Initiative (ne’ma), the Dubai Regulatory Committee for Petroleum Products Trading, and the Supervisory Committee for the Waste-toEnergy Project in Dubai. She has also served as a board member of institutions, including the Zayed International Foundation for the Environment and Drydocks World in Dubai.

H.E. Eng. Amal Abdulrahim serves as the Assistant Undersecretary for the
Support Services Sector, as well as Chief AI Officer and Chief Innovation
Officer at the UAE Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE).
In her leadership role, she spearheads the development and execution of
strategic plans designed to enhance the Ministry’s operational efficiency while
fostering innovation and creativity in alignment with the UAE's national goals.
Her work is pivotal to advancing the UAE's climate action strategies, promoting
environmental sustainability, and ensuring biodiversity protection.
The Ministry focuses on policies that address climate change, ensure food
security, and manage natural resources efficiently. It also champions green
development initiatives that align with the UAE's national and international
commitments. Eng. Amal plays a critical role in driving the integration of AI and
digital transformation projects within the Ministry, supporting the nation's
environmental and sustainability goals. She oversees key operational functions
such as human resources, finance, and digital transformation, ensuring they
align with the Ministry’s objectives and cultivate a culture of excellence.
She has held numerous prominent leadership roles in various UAE government
entities. At the Ministry of Education, she led strategic initiatives centered on
innovation and process improvement, managing national strategies such as
the MOE Innovation Strategy 2030 and the Higher Education Strategy 2031.
She also contributed to global efforts, including COP28. During her tenure at the Prime Minister’s Office, she oversaw performance
management across federal entities, playing a pivotal role in the development
of the UAE’s 50-Year Government Performance Roadmap. Her work provided
strategic guidance across critical sectors such as healthcare, energy, and
education. At Dubai Municipality, she excelled in managing quality systems,
strategic planning, and public infrastructure projects, achieving ISO
certifications and driving customer satisfaction through process reengineering
and service enhancements.
H.E. extensive expertise in leading both national and international projects has
enabled her to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to implement
solutions that align with the UAE’s ambitious environmental and sustainability
targets. Her visionary leadership, dedication to innovation, and strategic
acumen make her a key figure in advancing the UAE’s climate action agenda
and positioning the nation as a global leader in addressing environmental
challenges

With more than two decades of distinguished experience, Captain Saif plays a pivotal role in advancing Abu Dhabi's position as a global maritime hub and a leader in sustainability innovation. He holds regulatory authority over five key jurisdictions: As CEO of Abu Dhabi Maritime, the captain is responsible for developing and implementing the emirate's maritime strategy and regulations, managing waterways, licensing activities, overseeing public maritime facilities, and inspecting and licensing more than 1,400 companies across the emirate. Abu Dhabi Maritime also operates Abu Dhabi's public water transport services. As AD Ports Group Chief Sustainability Officer, he is the architect of the Group's Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG) strategy, driving initiatives that align with global sustainability standards. In addition, Captain Saif leads the Group’s Health, Safety, Security, and Environment (HSSE) function, championing a safety-first culture through ISO 45001-certified systems, rigorous training programmes, and regular audits. His leadership ensures compliance with global standards and fosters continuous improvement in safety and resilience planning, safeguarding personnel, assets, and operations. Captain Saif holds an Executive MBA in Strategic Management, Certificates of Competency (CoC) as a Master Mariner, Chief Mate, and Second Mate, and advanced diplomas in Applied Nautical Science. His visionary leadership embodies a commitment to safety, innovation, and sustainability, shaping the future of the maritime sector.

Dr. Alanoud Abdulla Alhaj Al Ali serves as the Acting Assistant Undersecretary for the Green Development and Climate Change Sector at the UAE Ministry of Climate Change and Environment. In this capacity, she leads the implementation of the UAE's strategic directives concerning climate action and environmental initiatives, aligning with the nation's ambitious vision for sustainable development and climate neutrality by 2050. Dr. Alhaj brings over fifteen years of extensive experience across both government and private sectors. Her distinguished career blends expertise in science, environment, economics, diplomacy, management, and innovation. This diverse background has equipped her with profound knowledge in developing and assessing policy and legislative impact, directly supporting her current efforts to enhance the nation's standing in global environmental indices. Dr. Alhaj's current responsibilities encompass nationally significant initiatives, including the UAE's Green Agenda, the National Air Quality Strategy, and frameworks for green development and environmental governance. She also leads the development of critical climate action legislations, such as the Federal Decree-Law on the Reduction of Climate Change Effects and the Federal Law Concerning the Protection and Development of the Environment, alongside overseeing the first national inventory of greenhouse gas emissions. Additionally, she holds leadership and membership roles on various committees and task forces integral to the sector, including those preparing international reports aimed at showcasing UAE’s efforts on Climate Action and Green Development topics, the National Carbon Pricing Committee, and working groups dedicated to data, artificial intelligence, and innovation. Prior to joining the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment, Dr. Alhaj held important positions, including Director of the Education Policy Department at the Ministry of Education, where she contributed to national legislation and policies in higher and general education. She also served as Director of Public Policy Research at the Federal Demographic Council, leading numerous in-depth strategic studies. Her private sector background, notably with the Emirates Group, involved enhancing profitability through quantitative analysis and customer experience development. During her tenure at The George Washington University, Dr. Alhaj was appointed as a researcher in molecular biology laboratories focusing on protein-protein interaction in cancer cells. Dr. Alhaj holds a Doctorate in Business Administration from the British University in Dubai and a Diploma in Innovation in the Public Sector from the University of Cambridge. She also earned a Master of Business Administration from the American University of Sharjah, a Master of Science in Genomics and Bioinformatics, and a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences from The George Washington University.

With two decades of extensive experience in sustainability, environment, occupational health, and process safety within the oil and gas sector, Dr. Aaesha Hashem has established herself as a leading figure in promoting responsible business practices and sustainable operations. Her career is marked by a commitment to high professional standards in both corporate and field-based environments, demonstrating expertise in critical areas such as organizational development, operational risks, social development, and emergency response planning. Currently, as the Vice President of Sustainability & ESG at ADNOC Gas, Dr. Hashem plays a strategic role in steering the company's sustainability agenda. She ensures that sustainable practices are integrated into all aspects of operations and is instrumental in formulating and implementing comprehensive ESG strategies that align with ADNOC’s commitment to environmental stewardship. Her leadership fosters a culture of sustainability, driving innovative initiatives to address environmental challenges and promote responsible business practices across the organization. In addition to her role at ADNOC, Dr. Hashem serves as a board member at NMDC Group, contributing her expertise in sustainability and environmental health to guide the organization's initiatives. In her previous role as the Manager of Health, Safety, and Environment at ADNOC Onshore in the North East Bab Field, Dr. Hashem managed integrated activities related to sustainability, environmental protection, personal health, and process safety. Her leadership in this position was crucial for cultivating a culture of safety and sustainability within the organization. As the Manager of the Environment & Occupational Health Department at ADNOC Group HSE, Dr. Hashem was responsible for developing strategic policies and corporate guidelines that advanced sustainability and occupational health practices across ADNOC's subsidiaries. Her earlier experience includes managing the development and implementation of occupational health strategies and overseeing the governance of occupational health services within ADNOC.Dr. Hashem’s dedication to occupational health is exemplified by her groundbreaking accomplishments. She is recognized as the first Emirati female to work as a remote field HSE manager in the oil and gas industry and holds the distinction of being the first Emirati doctor licensed in both family and occupational medicine. As a certified consultant physician, she is also the first Emirati female specialized in occupational medicine and has held the regional specialty advisor position for the Faculty of Occupational Medicine of the Royal College of Physicians, Ireland. Additionally, she is the founder of the Emirates Society of Occupational Medicine (ESOM), reflecting her commitment to advancing the field and supporting professionals in the industry. Dr. Hashem holds a PhD in Family Medicine from the Arab Board of Health Specialization, a Master of Science in Healthcare Management from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, and a Bachelor of Medicine & General Surgery from the Faculty of Medicine in Dubai. Her professional affiliations include being a member and fellow of the Royal College of Physicians in Ireland and a member of the Royal College of General Practice in London. Through her extensive experience and unwavering commitment to sustainability and health, Dr. Aaesha Hashem continues to inspire others in the industry to prioritize responsible practices and contribute to a sustainable future.

Eng. Niels de Bruijn is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of NMDC Dredging & Marine (NMDC D&M), a position he has held since November 2023. He leads the growth of the company in the Abu Dhabi home market, but also focuses on expanding to new international markets whilst driving operational excellence across all levels. Mr. de Bruijn has over 35 years of in-depth experience in the international dredging and marine sector. Prior to joining NMDC D&M, he was an Executive Board member of Van Oord Dredging and Marine Contractors, a leading Dutch internationally operating company. He was also a Supervisory Board Member of several international organizations like the European International Contractors (EIC) and the International Association of Dredging Companies (IADC). Mr. de Bruijn holds a Master of Science in Civil Engineering from the Technical University of Delft in The Netherlands and attended several Executive Leadership programs at the IMD Business School in Switzerland.

Ahmed Baghoum oversees operations and development at Masdar City. He is responsible for driving its strategy, innovation-focused initiatives, partnerships, and R&D cluster towards sustainable growth.
A Masdar veteran, Baghoum joined the company in 2009 as director of the Free Zone at Masdar City, where he oversaw all special economic zone functions. He then took the role of executive director of human capital and services at Masdar. In this position, he led the department on talent acquisition, development, and optimizing the company’s UAE national workforce. He also led the company’s corporate services activities. Prior to joining Masdar, Baghoum was the executive director of customer operations at the Dubai Technology & Media Free Zone Authority. This included Dubai Internet City, Dubai Media City, and Dubai Knowledge Village. There he led the client interface and supported departments in the Customer Operations Division.
He also led the re-engineering of the Government Service Operations Department, where he helped develop and implement innovative servicing concepts by creating new partnerships with key government entities.

Hugo Losada is the CEO of Emirates Cement, part of EMSTEEL Group, where he leads using well-honed expertise in identifying opportunities for growth and executing projects to optimize efficiencies, product delivery, and overall plant performance.

Losada has over 25 years’ experience as a successful leader, driving savings and growth within the construction, heavy materials, and manufacturing sectors across four continents.

Losada’s impressive track record includes achievements in business acquisitions, turnarounds, divestitures, due diligence, and competitive market analysis, managing budgets exceeding US$ 530 million.

His diverse career includes key leadership roles in renowned global organizations, such as Hume Cement Industries, CEMEX Group (Thailand, Philippines, Venezuela), and ReadyMix (Ireland).

Losada holds an MBA from Carnegie Mellon University and a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from UCAB in Venezuela.

Ibrahim N. Al Zu’bi is Chief Sustainability & ESG Officer at ADNOC Group, where he oversees the company's sustainability strategy and performance, providing strategic direction for environmental, social, and governance (ESG) disclosures and reporting.

Before joining ADNOC, he served as Group Chief Sustainability Officer at Majid Al Futtaim, leading the group's efforts to achieve net-positive performance and strengthen its sustainability impact across regional and international markets.

Al Zu’bi is a member of the UAE Federal Council of Climate Change and Environment and the federal committee on low-carbon and sustainable aviation fuels. He is also a senior associate and faculty member at the University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership and vice chair of the UN Global Compact Network board. He previously chaired the Global Council on UN Sustainable Development Goal 13: Climate Action.

His international experience includes leadership and advisory roles with the World Green Building Council, the World Economic Forum's Global Future Council on Net-Zero Transition, and the UAE Circular Economy Council. He has also served as senior advisor for sustainability at the Dubai Land Department.

Al Zu’bi is the author of How to ‘Net’ Positive, a practical guide to corporate sustainability, and co-founder of the Emirates Diving Association, a marine conservation organization.

He holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Jordan University of Science and Technology.

Since his appointment as Chief Executive Officer in May 2021, Eng. Bader Al Lamki is responsible for managing ADNOC Distribution’s overall operations while developing and implementing long-term regional and international growth strategies. He brings nearly 25 years of experience to this position across the oil and gas, clean energy, and utilities sectors. Previously, Eng. Al Lamki held the role of the Chief Executive Officer at National Central Cooling Company PJSC (Tabreed), leading the Company’s operations and growth ambitions in the UAE and internationally. Eng. Al Lamki has extensive experience with some of the UAE’s biggest energy companies, including ADNOC operating company ADMA-OPCO. During this time, he successfully led a strategic development initiative to increase the Company’s oil production to one million barrels per day. He also worked with Masdar Clean Energy, where he was responsible for business growth activities, including acquisitions and green field project development, as well as having an instrumental role in building the Company’s international renewable energy portfolio of 3 GW, with projects spanning 25 countries. Eng. Al Lamki further enriched his professional experience by occupying several roles in leading global corporations earlier in his career, including French energy giant TotalEnergies, where he was responsible for the strategy and development of oil and gas projects across Africa, and was based at the Company’s corporate headquarters in Paris. Eng. Al Lamki holds a BSc degree in Chemical Engineering from the United Arab Emirates University.

Zaid Mohammed Ikram is a sustainability and high-performance buildings leader with over 10 years of experience delivering sustainability, commissioning, and building physics solutions across the Middle East. He currently leads Energy and Commissioning Services at AtkinsRéalis, driving business growth, mentoring multidisciplinary teams, and engaging with clients, industry partners, and suppliers to develop and deliver sustainability strategies for complex, high-value developments.

Zaid is a certified Building Energy Modelling Professional (BEMP) and served on the ASHRAE BEMP Subcommittee from 2021 to 2024, where he contributed to the development and validation of the global certification program. He also holds multiple industry-recognized credentials, including ASHRAE BCxP, HBDP, CEM, and ISO certifications. His leadership philosophy centers on building strong partnerships that drive innovation, enhance performance, and create lasting impact.

Lady Eve Laws is Chairwoman of Maison IG, a family office and strategic investment group focused on impact investing, ESG, PropTech, AI, and sustainable development. A serial entrepreneur, investor, and board adviser, she has built and exited businesses across sectors including real estate, technology, construction, fashion, and the creative industries, working across the UK, Europe, the Middle East, and North America.

Through Maison IG, she oversees a portfolio of ventures spanning AI-powered branding, ESG technology, investor networks, and affordable housing, with a focus on creating commercial value alongside long-term social impact. Her work centres on helping organisations and family offices integrate innovation, sustainability, and responsible investment into their growth strategies.

Lady Eve also serves as Chair of the ESG & Sustainability Task Force and a board member of the Middle East Business Alliance for Sustainability (MEBAS), where she contributes to regional discussions on sustainable finance, resilience, and economic transformation. A regular international speaker, she is recognised for her insights on family offices, impact investing, affordable housing, leadership, and the intersection of private capital and public purpose.

Zouheir Sabra is CEO of BEEAH Capital, overseeing the group's diversified investment portfolio and joint ventures, with a focus on sustainable growth, strategic partnerships, and long-term value creation.

With more than 30 years of experience in finance and investment, he has played a significant role in BEEAH's evolution from a waste management company into a diversified international group operating across sustainability and digital transformation. His leadership has helped secure financing for major infrastructure projects, including Sharjah's Waste to Energy plant, which received recognition for its innovative financial structure.

Sabra has also contributed to BEEAH's expansion into Saudi Arabia and Egypt, developing investment partnerships and supporting the group's growth across regional markets. He serves on the boards of several ventures, including EVOTEQ, Emirates Waste to Energy, Khazna Sharjah, and ION, and has been involved in strategic partnerships supporting sustainable infrastructure development.

Before joining BEEAH, he held senior positions at Arthur Andersen, Nakheel World, and Starcom MediaVest Group. In 2023, he received the Best CFO award in recognition of his achievements in financial management.

Sabra holds an MBA with honors from the Lebanese American University and is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA).

Dr. Ahmed Mohamed Shalaby is Co-Founder, President & CEO and a board member of Tatweer Misr, where he has overseen the company's strategic planning, business development, and major real estate projects since 2014. He brings more than 30 years of experience in real estate development, urban planning, and the management of major property portfolios.

Alongside his corporate responsibilities, Dr. Shalaby is a member of Egypt's House of Representatives and chairman of its Housing, Public Utilities, and Urban Development Committee. He also chairs the Egyptian Real Estate Council and the General Committee for Real Estate Development at the Federation of Egyptian Chambers of Commerce, and serves as vice chairman of the Real Estate Export Council.

He is a board member of UN Global Compact Egypt, a founding member of Chapter Zero Egypt, and a member of the African Business Leaders Coalition. He also co-chairs the Real Estate Committee at the American Chamber of Commerce in Egypt.

An academic as well as a business leader, Dr. Shalaby is a professor of architecture and urban development at Cairo University and previously served as a visiting assistant professor at Cornell University. Earlier in his career, he was a technical advisor to Egypt's Minister of Housing, Utilities and Urban Communities.

He holds a bachelor's degree and a master's degree in architectural engineering, and a PhD in urban planning through a joint program between Cairo University and Cornell University.

Rania Masri El Khatib is CEO of The Giving Movement, a UAE-born activewear and lifestyle brand built around responsible production and social impact. Appointed in November 2025, she brings more than two decades of experience across retail, luxury, media and brand development in the Middle East.

Her career includes senior leadership roles at Chalhoub Group, where she played a central role in launching and developing Level Shoes, as well as leadership experience with IMI in Abu Dhabi. She is an alumna of London Business School.

At The Giving Movement, El Khatib is leading the company's next phase of growth, focused on taking a successful homegrown UAE brand into international markets while retaining its purpose-led identity.

Her leadership philosophy centres on building businesses where commercial growth, responsible practices, social impact and people remain interconnected, offering a perspective on how purpose-driven companies can scale without losing the values on which they were built.

Khurram Majeed is Executive Vice President, Middle East, Caspian & Africa and Chief Commercial Officer at Bureau Veritas Group, where he oversees regional business operations and global commercial growth.
Since joining Bureau Veritas in 2024, he has led the group's product lines and regional business across the Middle East, Caspian and Africa. In 2026, he assumed additional responsibility for driving global sales growth and marketing.
Before joining Bureau Veritas, Majeed built extensive experience in general management, sales leadership and commercial operations through senior positions at Johnson Controls, Baker Hughes, General Electric, Emerson Process Management and Engro Corp.
He holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore.

ent, Middle East, Caspian & Africa and Chief Commercial Officer at Bureau Veritas Group, where he oversees regional business operations and global commercial growth.
Since joining Bureau Veritas in 2024, he has led the group's product lines and regional business across the Middle East, Caspian and Africa. In 2026, he assumed additional responsibility for driving global sales growth and marketing.
Before joining Bureau Veritas, Majeed built extensive experience in general management, sales leadership and commercial operations through senior positions at Johnson Controls, Baker Hughes, General Electric, Emerson Process Management and Engro Corp.
He holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore.

Nazly Asadollahpour is Vice President of Sustainability at Majid Al Futtaim, where she leads the group's sustainability agenda across its diverse portfolio of businesses and markets.

With 20 years of experience in sustainability, she has worked across sustainability strategy, climate action, sustainable finance, human rights, green buildings, and responsible value chains. Her focus is on translating long-term sustainability commitments into practical business action, embedding sustainability into governance, risk management, investment, and operational decision-making.

She has played a key role in shaping and evolving Majid Al Futtaim's sustainability strategy, strengthening accountability, data, and measurement while advancing the group's environmental and social priorities.

As a contributor to regional and international sustainability discussions, Asadollahpour brings a practical, business-focused perspective on moving from ambition to implementation and delivering measurable impact.

Nihad Younis is Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Estadeem Consultancy and Estadeem Properties, where he focuses on building businesses, developing future generations and turning shared ambition into action. His vision, “To Make Sustainability A Lifestyle,” is the founding principle behind Estadeem.

Over the past three and a half years, his hands-on leadership has helped grow Estadeem Consultancy into a team of more than 30 people. The company’s 360° interdepartmental consultancy model brings strategy and execution together, with Nihad focused on developing teams, building trusted partnerships and creating the foundations for purposeful, sustainable growth.

Across his businesses, Nihad works to develop the people who will shape the future while embedding people, planet and profit into everyday decision-making. His approach to sustainable growth centers on why leaders act, how they empower others and what they build to last.

Dr. Dimitrios Dimitriou is Group Vice President of ESG & Sustainability at EMSTEEL Group, having previously served as Advisor to the Group CEO. He brings more than 20 years of experience in decarbonization and energy transition, with cross-sector expertise spanning hydrogen, green steel, fertilizers, and petrochemicals.

Throughout his career, he has led complex strategic initiatives across international markets, advancing sustainability programs and developing innovative ESG solutions. At ADNOC, he played a leading role in the merger and asset management of the Fertiglobe joint venture and spearheaded hydrogen business development initiatives involving strategic partnerships with regional and international organizations.

He serves as Secretary to EMSTEEL's ESG Board Committee and sits on the advisory boards of Khalifa University's Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering and Net Zero Think. He is also a Certified Chair of advisory boards.

Before moving to the UAE, he held management consulting and engineering positions at NexantECA and Johnson Matthey in the UK.

Dr. Dimitriou holds a PhD from Imperial College London and an MBA from Alliance Manchester Business School.

xRoberta Calarese is the Founder and CEO of GHAYA, a purpose-driven advisory firm that helps leaders, governments, and organisations align economic growth with social and environmental impact. With nearly three decades of international experience spanning leadership, governance, investment banking, policy, sustainability, and organisational transformation, she has advised businesses and institutions across Europe, the Middle East, and beyond.

Before founding GHAYA, Calarese held a number of senior leadership roles, including Chief Legal Officer and Secretary General at Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), where she helped shape the regulatory and governance framework that established the DIFC as a leading global financial centre. She later served as Chief Legal Officer at Majid Al Futtaim, championing corporate governance and leadership development initiatives.

Today, Calarese is recognised as a leading advocate for purpose-led leadership, systems change, and sustainable economic development, working with public and private sector leaders to embed purpose, resilience, and long-term value at the heart of organisational strategy.

Max is a Behavioural Scientist who has worked with clients ranging from Fortune 500s to start-ups, and Governments. His focus is on bringing behaviourally informed strategy and innovation to systems, products, and services. He has worked on behavioural problems as varied as Shopping Trolley use, Cyber Security, and Energy and Water Sustainability.

Wesley brings over 21 years of dedicated experience in sustainability and ESG. As the head of ESG at Knight Frank, he is tasked with spearheading the development of the ESG consulting practice across the MENA region. Throughout his career, Wesley has designed and executed transformational ESG strategies for both private and public sector organisations on a global and regional scale. His background spans diverse sectors, including managing real estate portfolios for sovereign wealth funds, investment funds, banks, real estate developers, tech companies, heavy industries, and retail and leisure. Wesley is an expert in strategy development, sustainable finance, ESG due diligence and IPOs, transformational restructuring, and integrating sustainable technologies. His passion for driving positive change and delivering impactful solutions positions him as a leader in the ESG landscape.

Hussein Shoukry is Managing Director for Siemens Energy in the Middle East and Africa, overseeing operations across 29 offices and more than 4,000 employees. Since joining Siemens in 2003, Shoukry has held senior leadership roles spanning engineering, manufacturing, project execution and strategy. Previously, as Senior Vice President for Project Execution at Siemens Energy, he led more than 3,500 professionals delivering large-scale, complex energy projects globally.

Born in Egypt and with experience across Europe and the Middle East, Shoukry has led major strategic and transformation initiatives that have shaped his perspective on the energy transition and the challenges of delivering resilient energy infrastructure at scale.

He also serves on the boards of several Siemens Energy subsidiaries across the region and is Chairman of Siemens Energy Egypt. Shoukry holds a degree in Construction Engineering from the American University in Cairo.

Alice Cowman is CEO of Enerwhere, a leading provider of decentralized and hybrid power solutions across the Middle East. Appointed in 2023, she became the first woman to lead a utility company in the region.

With nearly two decades of experience spanning distributed energy, renewable energy finance and infrastructure development, Cowman has worked at the intersection of commercial strategy, energy transition and emerging markets.

Her career includes advising governments, development finance institutions and businesses on renewable energy projects across the Middle East and Africa. As CEO, she has led Enerwhere through significant growth and expansion into Saudi Arabia and Oman, while accelerating the deployment of hybrid solar, battery storage and microgrid solutions across energy-intensive industries.

Cowman advocates an approach to the energy transition that combines technology with leadership and human capability, emphasising the people, investment and organisational change required to deliver cleaner, more reliable and affordable energy.

Antonios Vouloudis is the Senior Director of Sustainability and Stewardship at New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD), where he leads the strategic development and implementation of the university’s Climate Action Plan. His role is central to advancing NYUAD’s sustainability vision by establishing measurable targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and enhance environmental stewardship across the institution.

Before joining NYUAD, Antonios held prominent positions within the Abu Dhabi government, including Senior Project Manager for the "For Abu Dhabi" initiative, part of the Ghadan 21 program at the Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT). His career also includes senior roles with Estidama, Abu Dhabi’s pioneering sustainability initiative, and as a Sustainability/Energy Management Engineer for Sheikh Khalifa Medical City and other significant projects.

Antonios holds a Master of Science in Renewable Energy Systems Engineering from the University of Surrey, UK, and a Master of Engineering in Civil Engineering from Democritus University of Thrace, Greece. He is certified as a Project Management Professional (PMP), LEED Accredited Professional (AP), and Estidama Pearl Qualified Professional (PQP), reflecting his deep commitment to sustainability, energy efficiency, and the built environment.

With a diverse portfolio that spans government, private sector, and academia, Antonios is dedicated to advancing sustainable development, climate action, and energy resilience within the UAE and beyond.

Ismail Tekin is the Founder & CEO of The World Impacteurs Network and The World Impact Forum, with more than 20 years of leadership experience spanning the private and public sectors across North America, Europe, and the Middle East. Based in the UAE for over a decade, he specialises in international relations, business development, strategic partnerships, and sustainable growth.

A respected thought leader, Ismail regularly speaks on sustainability, climate finance, impact investing, and the future of work. Through the World Impact Zone's Boardroom Live series, he convenes founders, investors, policymakers, and business leaders to address global challenges, including climate resilience, food systems, and AI. His work is dedicated to advancing sustainable investment, responsible leadership, and long-term economic and social impact.

Kareem Shahin is Chief Executive Officer of M42's Digital Health Solutions platform and Group Chief Digital Officer, where he leads the company's digital strategy and the application of AI to transform healthcare delivery. He also serves as CEO of Abu Dhabi Health Data Services, overseeing flagship initiatives including Malaffi, the UAE's first Health Information Exchange platform, which is accelerating the digital transformation of healthcare across the emirate. With more than 20 years of experience, Shahin has built a career at the intersection of healthcare, technology and innovation. Prior to joining M42, he was Chief Business Officer at G42 Healthcare, driving strategic growth and partnerships across the region. Earlier, he spent 13 years at IBM in senior healthcare leadership roles before becoming Senior Partner for Digital Health Transformation at PwC Middle East. Shahin holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering from the American University of Sharjah and an MBA from Strathclyde Business School

Reg is part of a fourth generation bloodline of family entrepreneurs, rooted in agriculture and farming from 1919, and the Head of its Single Family Office, based out of Dubai. He has founded/co-founded 18 family founder led start-ups over 33 years, with 4 exits as an entrepreneur, and personally advised 209 UHNW Family Offices over 25 years, guiding them to generate $12b+ in Revenue Growth & Equity Value.

Reg has built 20 Sovereign Ecosystems and Global Industry Zones to date, established on the Verchool Platform, that supports 75,000 decision-makers from 72 countries. Verchool has developed a pioneering technology platform with Regvorn Technology Systems, that integrates 3D Spatial Web Ecosystem Environments with Advanced AI Quantum Matchmaking Technologies, on Sovereign Infrastructure Hardware layers to drive Economic Outcomes. Verchool has now been adopted by global Sovereigns, Governments, States and Cities, and in 2026 awarded with a 5-Year contract with a Dubai-UAE government entity.

Reg is also a prolific World Renowned Educator, Speaker & Author of 7 books, and delivered global programs for HBS, YPO, EO, Vistage and Business Schools. Reg is most passionate about Building Communities, Ecosystems & Legacies, that can transform lives and impact humanity for another 300 years.

Maya Haddad is the Senior Sustainability Manager at Ajman University, where she leads the institution's sustainability strategy across campus operations, education, research, and community engagement. With more than a decade of experience in sustainability, environmental health and safety, and organisational transformation, she has played a key role in embedding sustainability into the university's long-term vision and operations.

Her work focuses on climate action, decarbonisation, the circular economy, resource efficiency, and developing future-ready organisations through education. Maya is also an active contributor to regional and international sustainability initiatives, including the UAE Universities Climate Network, UNESCO's Greening Education Partnership, the International Sustainable Campus Network (ISCN), and the Emirates Green Building Council.

At a time when universities are increasingly shaping the leaders of tomorrow, Maya champions the role of higher education in equipping future generations with the skills, mindset, and leadership needed to address global sustainability challenges and build resilient societies.

Ali Zein is an investor and systems thinker backing venture and growth-stage companies across AI infrastructure, clean energy, and critical minerals.
At Oxford, he sits on the Smith School of Enterprise and the Environment's Advisory Board, contributing to its work on the climate and energy transition. He also advised on the design of the University's new flagship venture programme for deep-tech founders as an SDG Fellow.
His policy work spans resilience projects with the United Nations Development Programme across 23 countries, and regional energy security analysis as a recognised MENA Young Leader by a Cambridge think-tank.
Ali holds a Master's degree from the University of Oxford and a First-Class Bachelor's degree in Business. He is motivated to widen access to opportunity for young people and sits on the board of JCI London.

Dr. Inas Al Khatib is a multidisciplinary leader with more than two decades of experience spanning technology, healthcare, engineering, operations, and transformation.
Her work sits at the intersection of strategy, technology, healthcare, and social impact, with a particular focus on how emerging technologies can deliver measurable improvements in organizations and society. She has led more than 130 smart manufacturing, digital health, digital and process transformation, operations, and CAPEX programs, drawing on experience with organizations including Booz Allen Hamilton, Oliver Wyman, and Mercer.
Al Khatib is an Advisory Board Member and Co-chair of the Entrepreneurship and Technology Group at the Precision Wellness Initiative at Yale School of Nursing, Yale University. She is also the author of Resilience in Healthcare and Pharma Logistics: Strategies for Navigating Disruptions.
At the Forbes Middle East Sustainability Leaders Summit, she will contribute to the discussion on AI, Digital Innovation & Future Economies, exploring how AI, genomics, wearables, and lifestyle data are helping shift healthcare from reactive treatment toward more personalized and preventative models.

Dr. Ali Al-Khalifa is the Chief Executive Officer of Mesaimeer City Real Estate in Doha, Qatar. He previously served as Chief Executive Officer – Zones Development at Qatar Free Zones Authority and Chief Executive Officer of ASTAD Project Management. With more than two decades of executive leadership experience, he specializes in real estate development, project delivery, construction management, and dispute avoidance. Dr. Al-Khalifa holds a Doctorate in Dispute Avoidance in Construction from the University of Warwick and has completed executive education programs at Harvard Business School. He is the author of A Guide to Dispute Avoidance in the Construction Industry (HBKU Press, 2025), a member of Qatar’s Third National Development Strategy Committee (2024–2030), and serves on advisory committees for Dadu Children’s Museum and the University of Doha for Science and Technology. He is an award-winning CEO, the first Arab recipient of the ICW Award for Collaborative Working (2023), and a frequent keynote speaker at international forums.

With over 18 years of experience Daxita has established herself as a thought leader and an influencer in the sustainability sector. She is an advocate for environmental protection and climate change with a keen interest in developing real world strategies that balance the economy, society and the environment. Daxita has leveraged the unique lessons she learned from Africa, Europe and the Middle East to drive change and improve sustainable growth. .
Her role as Chief Sustainability Officer at ENGIE AMEA, is aligned to implementing and driving solutions that promotes ENGIE’s Carbon Neutral vision as well as ensuring ENGIE’s active engagement with its local stakeholders on its ESG frameworks whilst lobbying for climate action.

Viktor Sukau is Co-Founder and Chief Sustainability Officer of DAR Manaseer Trade House, where he focuses on developing sustainable agricultural solutions designed to improve crop performance, restore soil balance, and support more environmentally responsible farming practices.
With more than 22 years of experience, Sukau works across corporate social responsibility, agricultural innovation, and manufacturing technology integration. His work includes the development of mineral fertilizers, plant strengtheners, and soil additives using Jet-stream Activation and Micronization (JAM) Technology.
Through DAR Manaseer Trade House, he is also involved in building research and development capabilities and distribution networks to bring agricultural solutions to international markets. His work focuses on improving food safety, supporting farmers, and developing approaches that strengthen the relationship between soil health, agricultural productivity, and long-term food security.
At the Forbes Middle East Sustainability Leaders Summit, Sukau will contribute to the Natural Capital Exchange: Water, Food and Nature as Economic Assets, exploring the role of agricultural innovation and soil health in building more sustainable and resilient food systems.

Mohammad Salem Alarbeed is Executive Manager of Governance and Sustainability at Kuwait Finance House (KFH), where he oversees governance practices across the group and supports the development and implementation of its sustainability initiatives.
Alarbeed joined KFH in 2017, initially focusing on governance before taking on additional responsibility for sustainability in 2021. His experience spans governance, regulation, investment and financial services.
He began his career with EY in 2005 before joining Aayan Leasing and Investment Company in 2008. In 2011, he moved to Kuwait’s Capital Markets Authority, where he spent six years contributing to the regulatory sector before joining KFH.
His current role brings together governance and sustainability within one of the region’s leading Islamic financial institutions, with a focus on strengthening responsible business practices and long-term institutional value.

Amit Oberoi is an international business leader, entrepreneur and chairman with more than 25 years’ experience leading organisations, advising boards and delivering transformation across the UK, Middle East and Australia.
As Founder and CEO of Regulyne Group and Chairman of Adair Ltd, Amit’s current work focuses on the relationship between asset intelligence, governance, risk and investment. He is particularly interested in how better-quality, independently verified information can give investors, lenders, insurers and asset owners greater confidence in the long-term performance and resilience of real estate and infrastructure.
His career has spanned senior leadership, board and advisory roles across complex and highly regulated environments, including work with Deliveroo, Lendlease, the Australian Government’s NDIS reforms, Qatar’s FIFA World Cup 2022 programme and the Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority. He has also led a major UK built-environment organisation focused on raising standards across construction, working with industry, government and other stakeholders to influence better practice at national level.
Amit brings an unusual combination of commercial leadership, operational experience, governance expertise and behavioural science. Originally trained in neuroscience and a published bestselling author on resilience and leadership, he has spent much of his career examining how people and organisations make better decisions when managing complexity, risk and transformation.
Today, his focus and thesis is on a broader question: how better intelligence and stronger governance can create greater confidence in the assets behind investment decisions, helping capital support safer, more resilient and more sustainable long-term growth.

Roberto Colucci currently serves as the director of EVs at AW Rostamani Group. His expertise spans across the automotive industry, previously working as Tesla’s Store Manager in Italy, where he advanced his capabilities on the electric vehicle market, mobility solutions, and retail management. Prior to joining Zeekr & smart of AWR, Roberto also contributed to a zero-emission future as Senior Manager of Business Development for Global Markets at EVBox, in the EV charging industry. His responsibilities included EVBox partnerships and projects for the global markets with a focus on Middle-East and Italy. Roberto has a commitment to excellence, innovative thinking, and an ability to deliver measurable results, dedicated to shaping the future of sustainable mobility. Roberto holds a degree from Università del Salento as well as University of Antwerp, and a certification in Innovation Leadership from Massachussets Institute of Technology.

Tim Wong is ESG & Sustainability Hub Lead at AECOM Hong Kong, where he focuses on sustainable infrastructure, carbon management and the integration of ESG principles into major projects.
With more than 17 years of experience spanning civil engineering and ESG, he has worked on climate-resilient transport and water infrastructure projects across the Greater Bay Area and Southeast Asia. He is a certified carbon auditor, ESG planner and analyst, and has been a member of the Institution of Civil Engineers since 2013.
Wong also serves on the Hong Kong Green Building Council’s infrastructure rating system committee. He was named Young Engineer of the Year by the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers in 2020 and represented Hong Kong at COP28 in 2023.
Alongside his industry role, Wong has served as an adjunct professor at the Academy of Innovation at City University of Hong Kong since 2025. He regularly contributes to conferences, industry forums and academic discussions internationally, sharing his perspective on sustainable infrastructure, ESG and the transition from sustainability frameworks to practical implementation.

Deniz Tekerek is Co-Founder and Chief Commercial Officer of Archireef, a nature-tech company that helps governments, ports and developers manage nature risk and deliver measurable marine biodiversity gains alongside coastal infrastructure.
He leads the company’s commercial strategy, partnerships and market expansion, helping transform an innovation developed in a Hong Kong laboratory into a business whose solutions are deployed as part of coastal infrastructure.
Tekerek led Archireef’s expansion from Hong Kong into the Gulf, establishing its Abu Dhabi headquarters and regional manufacturing facility while developing partnerships with governments, ports and developers across the UAE and Saudi Arabia.
He is also a named inventor on Archireef’s pending US patent for sustainable seawalls. Before Archireef, Tekerek founded and led Portier Technologies and held commercial roles at Tink Labs, Unipart Rail and Oracle.

Abdulaziz Alshamsi is the Founder and CEO of VCharge, CEO of ChargePoint, a joint venture with Emirates Mobility, and Co-Founder & CEO of VDrive. He is leading major e-mobility initiatives across the UAE, including Abu Dhabi 1,800-point public EV charging PPP, representing more than 60 MW of charging capacity, as well as an EV charging partnership with Salik and Schneider.
Through VDrive, he is developing an integrated in-car digital wallet and mobility platform connecting EV charging, parking and other mobility services. A recipient of the Sheikh Khalifa Excellence Award 2025, Abdulaziz is focused on building a connected e-mobility ecosystem that brings together infrastructure, technology and seamless digital payments.