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.



Global Corporate Social Responsibility Forum to Kick off in Riyadh on Monday

A view of the Saudi capital Riyadh. (Getty Images)
A view of the Saudi capital Riyadh. (Getty Images)
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Global Corporate Social Responsibility Forum to Kick off in Riyadh on Monday

A view of the Saudi capital Riyadh. (Getty Images)
A view of the Saudi capital Riyadh. (Getty Images)

The Saudi Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development will hold in Riyadh on Monday the inaugural Global Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Forum under the patronage of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.

The event, held under the theme "From Commitment to Impact", aligns with the Saudi Vision 2030 and the ministry's strategy to promote social responsibility by driving the Kingdom's development and building economic partnerships to foster a vibrant and collaborative society.

The forum will feature an extensive program that showcases local and international success stories, fosters communication among participants, and facilitates the exchange of insight and expertise in adopting sustainable policies globally.

Over 40 panel discussions led by more than 100 experts from 60 countries are planned during the forum. Participants include local and international ministers, private sector CEOs, experts, specialists, and decision makers.

Discussions will focus on the role social responsibility plays in aligning business strategies with the Saudi Vision 2030, global sustainability, and the role of modern technology toward reaching set goals.

The sessions will cover the use of AI to enable social responsibility and digital transformation, social responsibility in the industrial and financial sectors, corporate social responsibility initiatives that support the business environment and smart cities, and boost the global impact of corporate social responsibility.

The two-day forum will underscore Saudi Arabia's rising international status as one of the world's largest and fastest-growing economies.

According to the Global Competitiveness Report, Saudi Arabia ranks 16th globally in social responsibility, which makes it a leader in addressing global challenges.