Dr. Abdullah Belhaif Al Nuaimi served as the UAE Minister of Climate Change and Environment, where he played a pivotal role in shaping the nation’s strategies for climate resilience, ecosystem protection, & sustainable development. During his tenure, he also chaired the UAE Council for Climate Change & Environment & the National Biosecurity Committee, leading impactful initiatives that strengthened the country’s environmental stewardship.

Maryam Telmesani has held key positions as Chief Sustainability Officer for several companies and is currently the Vice President of Sustainability at SAUDIA Group. She has participated in over 60 global sustainability events receiving numerous awards, including Top Inspirational Leaders of 2024, Women Icon of the Year 2023, Top 100 Influential CSR Leaders 2023, and Power 50 ESG Leaders 2022.

Majed Wafaallah is a sustainability leader with diverse experience in the energy, utilities, petrochemical & academia sectors. Currently, he is the Head of Sustainability at ACWA Power. Majed is responsible for leading the company’s sustainability strategy, integrating environmental, social & governance (ESG) practices into the company. Under his leadership, ACWA Power has made significant strides in achieving its sustainability goals.

Mohammed S. Al Surf is the Managing Director of Tilad Sustainability Co. and Tilad Institute, as well as the Founder of the Sustainability Professionals in Saudi Arabia Network (SPSA), which has grown to more than 15,000 members. He is recognized among the Top 100 Sustainability Voices in the Middle East (2024) and the 10 Most Dynamic Entrepreneurs Diversifying the Economy in Saudi Arabia (2024).