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Abdulrahman AlFadley Country: Saudi Arabia Designation: Minister of Environment, Water and Agriculture AlFadley has been in his current role since January 2015, working with the government to implement Saudi Arabia’s long-term sustainability goals by prioritizing knowledge exchange on global water issues, creating a lucrative investment environment, and emphasizing how transforming food systems in the kingdom has contributed to an increase in agricultural investments. Besides his ministerial position, AlFadley is also chairman of the board of the General Food Security Authority, the Saudi Irrigation Organization, the Agricultural Development Fund, the National Center for Meteorology, the Saudi Wildlife Authority, the Saline Water…

Adel Al-Jubeir Country: Saudi Arabia Designation: Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and Climate Envoy Al-Jubeir has been the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs since December 2018 and was appointed as the first Saudi climate envoy following a royal decree in May 2022. Saudi Arabia’s Middle East Green Initiative aims to plant up to 50 billion trees in the Middle East, with $2.5 billion to support the initiative. At the UN General Assembly in September 2023, Al-Jubeir highlighted Saudi Arabia’s goal to double its contributions to reducing emissions by 278 million tons annually by 2030 compared to 2015.

Sultan Al Jaber Country: U.A.E. Designation: COP28 President-Designate, U.A.E. Special Envoy for Climate Change, and Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology Al Jaber is the first CEO to serve as a president for the Conference of the Parties (COP). During his time as Masdar’s CEO between 2006 and 2014, he established Masdar City, a low-carbon, low-waste urban development in Abu Dhabi. According to Al Jaber, Masdar has invested in solar and wind energy projects across 40 countries. In 2019, Al Jaber received a lifetime achievement award from Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his contributions to energy security, supporting emerging…

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Inflation Trends and Contributors The UK inflation rate increased slightly in December, reaching 4% year on year, owing to a rise in alcohol and tobacco prices. Despite this increase, it remains higher than the Bank of England’s aim of 2%. Monthly Consumer Price Index (CPI) insights December was the first increase in inflation since February 2023. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased by 0.4% on a monthly basis. Notably, during the course of the year ending in December, the core CPI, excluding some categories, increased by 5.1%. Sector-specific price movements The Office for National Statistics (ONS) emphasized how growing tobacco…

“Mastercard’s Commitment to Climate Action: A Conversation with Ellen Jackowski, Chief Sustainability Officer” Amidst the escalating climate emergency, Mastercard emerges as a proactive force, aiming to be a business advocate for tangible climate action. Ellen Jackowski, Chief Sustainability Officer at Mastercard, emphasizes the company’s dedication to influencing and implementing sustainable practices, with a focus on driving sustainable consumption, inclusive climate action, and nature-based solutions. Taking responsibility for its environmental impact, Mastercard has successfully reduced its carbon footprint by 41%, with a commitment to achieving net-zero status by 2040. However, Jackowski highlights that the true potential lies in leveraging Mastercard’s extensive…

Innovation Without Disruption: Nidal Abou-Ltaif, President of Avaya International, Guides the Evolution in the Experience Economy” In the era of the experience economy, where experiences are as crucial as goods and services, Avaya, a global leader in communication and collaboration solutions, adopts a strategy of ‘innovation without disruption.’ Nidal Abou-Ltaif, President of Avaya International, emphasizes the company’s commitment to enabling innovation for customers without the need for a complete overhaul of existing technologies. Recognizing the increasing complexity of business processes, Abou-Ltaif highlights Avaya’s approach of deploying cloud solutions, allowing organizations to update and upgrade seamlessly with zero downtime. The cloud…

Khaled AlShami, VP of Solution Consulting at Infor, Details the Company’s Distinctive Approach in Navigating the MENA Digital Landscape” As the global demand for enterprise software experiences a surge in the wake of the growing digital economy, Infor, a prominent player in the industry, is strategically positioning itself in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. With a presence in MENA for over a decade, Infor, a global enterprise software company, aims to leverage the burgeoning enterprise software market, set to reach $8.74 billion in spending for 2022 in the region, according to Statista. Khaled AlShami, Vice President of…

Ngozi Megwa, SVP of Digital Partners and Enablers at Mastercard EEMEA, Emphasizes the Power of Collaboration for Financial Inclusion and Digital Economy Growth” Mastercard, a global payments and tech giant, prioritizes collaboration as a key element in achieving its goal of engaging one billion people in the global digital economy by 2025. Ngozi Megwa, Senior Vice President of Digital Partners and Enablers for Mastercard in Eastern Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EEMEA), highlights the company’s commitment to building relationships with digital partners. This collaborative approach involves leveraging Mastercard’s capabilities, infrastructure, and assets to empower partners, accelerate innovation, and drive societal…

Sahar Hamad Al Marzouki, Founder and Owner of Al Faris International School, Triumphs Over Challenges to Shape Business Success and Transform Young Futures” In the early 2000s, when Sahar Hamad Al Marzouki established Al Faris International School, the landscape for businesswomen in Saudi Arabia was vastly different. Facing immense challenges as a female entrepreneur dedicated to delivering high-quality education, Al Marzouki’s determination prevailed. Despite the lack of support at the time, she built a thriving educational institution that is accredited by the International Baccalaureate as an IB World School, currently enrolling 2,275 students. Reflecting on the past, Al Marzouki acknowledges…