Stage Set for Fourth Middle East Sustainability Forum
The two-day program will feature keynote addresses, panel sessions, and interactive discussions aimed at advancing the region's carbon neutrality goals. The event, supported by the Supreme Council for the Environment, will be attended by His Excellency Dr. Mohammed bin Mubarak bin Daina, Minister of Oil and Environment and Special Envoy for Climate Affairs.
Organizers expect more than 400 senior business leaders to participate. Over 50 speakers from the Middle East and North Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Americas will share strategies and solutions for sustainable energy and climate initiatives.
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