Future of Sustainable Development in Mideast to be Discussed During INSEAD Dubai Forum

Future of Sustainable Development in Mideast to be Discussed During INSEAD Dubai Forum
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Future of Sustainable Development in Mideast to be Discussed During INSEAD Dubai Forum

Future of Sustainable Development in Mideast to be Discussed During INSEAD Dubai Forum

An economic forum in Dubai, UAE, is scheduled to discuss the MENA region’s economic future.

INSEAD NAA UAE Leadership Forum, to be held on October 31, will also discuss prospects for cultural and social development and means to employ creativity and encourage creators and entrepreneurs to enable the region to reach high levels of progress and prosperity.

The one-day event will provide a platform for sharing diverse ideas and perspectives on promoting sustainable economic growth and shaping the future of the region.

The Forum is organized through a partnership between the INSEAD National Alumni Association (NAA) in the UAE, one of the world's leading graduate business schools, and the Government of Dubai Media Office (GDMO).

Both sides announced the event’s agenda, which includes many significant topics as part of a series of intensive sessions that will be organized over one day.

Through these sessions, they aim at sharing ideas and visions on possible means of collaborating to promote sustainable development processes in the region and conceptualizing opportunities that can be exploited to ensure a promising future for their people and enable them to overcome all challenges.

“Organizing the Forum, in partnership with the INSEAD National Alumni Association in the UAE, is part of our efforts to bring together various stakeholders to foster a meaningful discussion on key issues shaping the region with the goal of unlocking new opportunities for a better future,” said Director of Strategic Media Affairs in the GDMO Noora al-Abbar.

President of the INSEAD's NAA Elias Aad, for his part, said: “We are excited to host this event in collaboration with the GDMO.”

“An event of this nature allows the INSEAD Alumni to interact closely with leaders and visionaries of this region, giving us a better insight on how best to contribute to our community over the coming years and how leaders in the region can benefit from our global and local expertise and successes in various industries,” Aad explained.

The Forum’s first session titled “A New Vision for the Future” will feature a keynote address that will outline the UAE’s national vision to advance further growth and foster an innovation-driven economy.

The session will also look at how the Eight Principles of Governance and the Fifty-Year Charter, launched by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, are setting the direction for Dubai’s future.



Riyadh to Host Saudi Rail Conference and Exhibition on November 20-21

The conference aligns with SAR's efforts to achieve the objectives of the National Transport and Logistics Strategy under Saudi Vision 2030 by attracting and localizing cutting-edge railway technologies. (Saudi Arabia Railways)
The conference aligns with SAR's efforts to achieve the objectives of the National Transport and Logistics Strategy under Saudi Vision 2030 by attracting and localizing cutting-edge railway technologies. (Saudi Arabia Railways)
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Riyadh to Host Saudi Rail Conference and Exhibition on November 20-21

The conference aligns with SAR's efforts to achieve the objectives of the National Transport and Logistics Strategy under Saudi Vision 2030 by attracting and localizing cutting-edge railway technologies. (Saudi Arabia Railways)
The conference aligns with SAR's efforts to achieve the objectives of the National Transport and Logistics Strategy under Saudi Vision 2030 by attracting and localizing cutting-edge railway technologies. (Saudi Arabia Railways)

Riyadh is slated to host the inaugural edition of the Saudi Rail Conference and Exhibition on November 20-21, under the patronage of Minister of Transport and Logistic Services and Chairman of Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR) Saleh Al-Jasser.

The event will highlight the advancements and innovations in the railway sector and gather insights from local and international perspectives.

Al-Jasser emphasized that the event aligns with the transformative developments taking place in the Kingdom's transportation and logistics sector, particularly in the railway industry, and highlighted the substantial support provided by Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, to the sector.

Al-Jasser underscored the pivotal role railways play in driving the Kingdom's economic and social development by facilitating the movement of people and goods, helping to boost trade and tourism, serving Hajj and Umrah pilgrims, and contributing to reducing emissions by decreasing the number of daily car and truck trips.

He reiterated the Kingdom's commitment to advancing railway infrastructure, enhancing rail network efficiency, and improving user services.

Several national railway projects are underway as part of the Kingdom's strategic vision to strengthen its position as a leading global logistics hub, he went on to say.

SAR CEO Dr. Bashar AlMalik said that by hosting this event, Saudi Arabia reinforces its leading position in the transport and logistics sector, and positions itself as a global hub for railway operators.

The conference, one of the largest events of its kind in the Middle East and North Africa region, will be attended by a large number of industry experts. Over 200 local and international speakers will engage in panel discussions focused on cutting-edge innovations and solutions in the railway sector.

It will feature more than 200 exhibitors, offering a crucial platform for networking and exchange of knowledge among key industry stakeholders.

The conference aligns with SAR's efforts to achieve the objectives of the National Transport and Logistics Strategy under Saudi Vision 2030 by attracting and localizing cutting-edge railway technologies, solidifying the Kingdom's position as a global logistics hub that collaborates with both domestic and international stakeholders.

SAR's network has expanded to include three intercity lines: the North Railway, the East Railway, and the Haramain High-Speed Railway, inaugurated by the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques in 2018.

The network also encompasses key urban lines, including the Mashaer Train (serving pilgrims), the Riyadh Metro, the King Abdulaziz International Airport Railway in Jeddah, and the Princess Noura University Railway. In total, the railway network spans over 5,500 kilometers, demonstrating the Kingdom's commitment to building a comprehensive and interconnected transportation system.