Gulf Xellence, Al Amin Business Center, Padshahi Bagh Srinagar, Srinagar (2026)

03/02/2026

We are thrilled to announce that Nasdaq has joined us as a Gold Sponsor for the upcoming 7th edition of the World ESG Summit to be held in Dubai, UAE, on April 14-15, 2026.

About Nasdaq,

Nasdaq helps companies simplify and scale their sustainability reporting. Our platform brings together Nasdaq Metrio™ for tailored data collection, carbon accounting, and report-building workflows; Sustainability & Climate Advisory for strategic guidance; and Nasdaq Lens for AI-powered regulatory gap assessments, peer benchmarking and first disclosure drafting from your public data.

Learn more at https://lnkd.in/gbj4zQ4J

16/09/2025

We are delighted to announce that GovEVA has joined us as a (Associate Sponsor) for the upcoming 6th edition of the World ESG Summit to be held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on September 29-30, 2025.

GovEVA is a full-stack AI-driven ESG Software and Services enterprise founded to accelerate responsible business transformation. We combine deep domain expertise with cutting-edge digital tools to help organizations manage their environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance with measurable impact.

Our vision is to be the Sustainability Sherpas for enterprises — guiding them through complex ESG terrains with clarity, confidence, and technology-led solutions that deliver lasting value. We believe ESG is not a compliance checklist, but a strategic journey. GovEVA provides an integrated platform and advisory services to:

· Decode material issues
· Assess ESG maturity and baseline
· Drive carbon and resource efficiency
· Automate sustainability reporting
· Build ESG capabilities across the value chain

To learn more about GovEVA, visit https://www.goveva.com/

15/09/2025

We are delighted to welcome Dr Reem Al Turki, CEO at Softlanding-Startups House & MENA Partner of WWG, as a speaker at the 6th Edition of the World ESG Summit, taking place on September 29–30, 2025, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

As a seasoned professional with over two decades of rich and varied experience in immunology, social development, and health, Dr Reem has established herself as a dynamic and visionary leader committed to driving positive global change. Her journey began with an academic foundation in microbiology, leading to a PhD in Immunology of Infectious Diseases from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine and a Master of Science in Social Development and Health from Queen Margaret University. She also completed a postdoctoral fellowship under the Bill and Melinda Gates joint Malaria program in Tanzania.

As C.E.O. of Soft-Landing Saudi Arabia, Dr Reem supports foreign investors in the Kingdom by providing high-quality services and expert guidance throughout the FDI setup process.

As C.E.O. and co-founder of Green Hub, she focuses on developing a space to execute groundbreaking, sustainable solutions to various environmental and social challenges, from recycling to providing art therapy, yoga, and meditation.
Her entrepreneurial spirit also led her to establish Soft Landing, where, as C.E.O., she offers comprehensive strategies for investors eager to capitalize on the significant growth in the Saudi market.

Her career has spanned various leadership roles, including at L.E.K. Global Consultancy, where she was instrumental in expanding the company's presence in the MENA region and integrating sustainability across practices. As the Goodwill Ambassador for BALINCA (financial literacy) and Senior Policy Advisor at Al Mentor IT Solutions, she has championed strategic partnerships and policy advocacy, enhancing the impact of these organizations.

As the Advisory Council Chair for the M.B.A. program at Dar Al Uloom, she contributes to curriculum development and quality assurance, ensuring that the next generation of leaders is well-prepared. She was also the Saudi candidate for the Entrepreneurship-UK Global Alumni Award 2023.

To know more about the summit: https://lnkd.in/dtR7iZ8Y

15/09/2025

We are delighted to welcome Gihan Hyde, CEO at Saafah Foundation, as a speaker at the 6th Edition of the World ESG Summit, taking place on September 29–30, 2025, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Gihan Hyde is an award-winning ESG strategist and one of the UK’s most influential voices in sustainability and communications.

In 2025, she was appointed CEO of the Saafah Foundation—Saudi Arabia’s first ESG and Corporate Governance Youth Training & Enablement Foundation—personally selected for the role by Prince Turki bin Al Saud. This appointment reflects her growing global influence in driving sustainability, innovation, and inclusive leadership.

Gihan is the Founder and former CEO of CommUnique, one of the UK’s fastest-growing B.Corp-certified ESG strategy and communications advisory firms. Under her leadership, CommUnique delivered ESG narratives and strategies for major global clients and earned recognition as a values-driven, impact-focused consultancy.

Her accolades include CEO of the Year by CEO Magazine, LinkedIn Top ESG & Green Voice (2023–2024), Campaign Magazine’s 40 Over 40, and Top Female Leaders to Watch by CIO Magazine.

She previously led ESG and employee engagement efforts at major organizations, including BP, HSBC, Barclays, M&S, and the Riyadh Metro Project—impacting more than 150,000 employees, reaching 200,000 customers, and helping to secure $300 million in sales.

Beyond her executive leadership, Gihan is an Associate Lecturer at Oxford University (Sustainable Corporations), course lead at CIPR, and a sustainability mentor for Accenture’s FinTech Innovation Lab, Speaker for TEDx.

Her work continues to shape the future of purpose-led business and ESG storytelling on the international stage.

To know more about the summit: https://lnkd.in/dtR7iZ8Y

12/09/2025

We are delighted to welcome Dr Reem Al Turki, CEO at Softlanding-Startups House & MENA Partner of WWG, as a speaker at the 6th Edition of the World ESG Summit, taking place on September 29–30, 2025, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

As a seasoned professional with over two decades of rich and varied experience in immunology, social development, and health, Dr Reem has established herself as a dynamic and visionary leader committed to driving positive global change. Her journey began with an academic foundation in microbiology, leading to a PhD in Immunology of Infectious Diseases from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine and a Master of Science in Social Development and Health from Queen Margaret University. She also completed a postdoctoral fellowship under the Bill and Melinda Gates joint Malaria program in Tanzania.

As C.E.O. of Soft-Landing Saudi Arabia, Dr Reem supports foreign investors in the Kingdom by providing high-quality services and expert guidance throughout the FDI setup process.

As C.E.O. and co-founder of Green Hub, she focuses on developing a space to execute groundbreaking, sustainable solutions to various environmental and social challenges, from recycling to providing art therapy, yoga, and meditation.
Her entrepreneurial spirit also led her to establish Soft Landing, where, as C.E.O., she offers comprehensive strategies for investors eager to capitalize on the significant growth in the Saudi market.

Her career has spanned various leadership roles, including at L.E.K. Global Consultancy, where she was instrumental in expanding the company's presence in the MENA region and integrating sustainability across practices. As the Goodwill Ambassador for BALINCA (financial literacy) and Senior Policy Advisor at Al Mentor IT Solutions, she has championed strategic partnerships and policy advocacy, enhancing the impact of these organizations.

As the Advisory Council Chair for the M.B.A. program at Dar Al Uloom, she contributes to curriculum development and quality assurance, ensuring that the next generation of leaders is well-prepared. She was also the Saudi candidate for the Entrepreneurship-UK Global Alumni Award 2023.

10/09/2025

We are delighted to announce that Kaplan has joined us as a (Silver Sponsor) for the upcoming 6th edition of the World ESG Summit to be held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on September 29-30, 2025.

About Kaplan,

Kaplan Middle East and North Africa (MENA) is a part of Kaplan, Inc., a global educational services company that helps individuals and institutions advance their goals in an ever-changing world. Our broad portfolio of solutions helps students and professionals further their education and careers, universities and educational institutions attract and support students, and businesses maximize employee recruitment, retainment, and development.

Stanley Kaplan founded our company in 1938 with a mission to expand educational opportunities for students of all backgrounds. Today, our thousands of employees working in 27 countries continue Stanley’s mission as they serve about 1.2 million students and professionals, 15,000 corporate clients, and 3,300 schools, school districts, colleges, and universities worldwide.

For more than 20 years, Kaplan has worked closely with businesses, governments, and other partners throughout the Middle East to deliver a wide range of professional training, language skills, and university pathway programs, while actively contributing to Government initiatives. Kaplan MENA has offices in Riyadh, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Cairo.

Learn more at kaplanmena.com.

10/09/2025

We are delighted to announce that S&P Global Sustainable1 has joined us
as an (Associate Sponsor) for the upcoming 6th edition of the World ESG Summit to be held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on September 29-30, 2025.

About S&P Global,

S&P Global Sustainable1 is your single source of essential sustainability intelligence.

As S&P Global's centralized source for sustainability intelligence, Sustainable1 offers comprehensive coverage across global markets combined with ESG products, insights, and solutions from across our divisions to help customers assess risks, uncover opportunities, and inform long-term sustainable growth.

Companies, governments, and institutions worldwide look to us for in-depth data and well-informed points of view on critical topics like energy transition, climate resilience, positive impact, and sustainable finance.

18/08/2025

The countdown has begun, with only a few weeks left until the World ESG Summit 2025, taking place on 29–30 September at Novotel Al Anoud, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Here is a look at some of the confirmed leaders joining us:

Ahmed Ajabnoor , Dr. Adel Alghamdi, Atiq Bajwa - FBCI, CBCP, Abdulrahman Bamalan, Dr. Maryam Ficociello, Sultan Fadenسلطان فادن, Fozan Al-Fozan فوزان الفوزان, Samar AlAmro, Fadi Al-Shihabi فادي الشهابي, Jean Marc Ghoussoub , Abdullah AlFarha, Salim Baig, Ali Shaker, Drs. Z Davis - Vorih
Lina Alzayer, Dr. Mohammed Alshafie, Dr. Flavio Alzueta Bosarich, Dr. Mohamed Tawfik د محمد توفيق, Haitham A., Eyad Sallam, Huda Al Dabal,

Dr. Orn Supaphol, Ph.D., Saif Enany · Fiona Symes · Khloud Alkhalaqi · Dr. Mohammed Fouad, Layla E., Neil Atkinson, Venty Mulani, CFA,
Ahmed -Shaqsi, Kseniya Lopatkina, Charles Assaf, Alida Saleh, Dalia Nasr, Abhigyan Gupta, Erik Ringvold, Hamad Alkaltham, Omar Zayed, MBA, Melvin Gillett, Jangoo Dalal (GCB.D), IZZAT ALI KHAN

More speakers to be announced soon.

Secure your attendee pass today at a last-minute discount. Visit www.worldesgsummit.com

13/08/2025

We are delighted to announce that EFSIM Facilities Management Company has joined us as a (Sustainability Partner) for the upcoming 6th edition of the World ESG Summit to be held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on September 29-30, 2025.

About EFSIM,

EFSIM Facilities Management Company is a leading provider of integrated facilities management services across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. For over 15 years, we have distinguished ourselves by providing high-quality services to some of the largest local and international companies.

EFSIM's contract backlog exceeds SAR 3.2 billion, with over 32 million square meters of facility space managed across the Kingdom. Our innovative, high-quality services and continuous efforts to satisfy our customers are the cornerstones of our reputation.

Our portfolio includes prominent clients ranging from large government agencies to several Fortune 500 companies. We provide more than 75 services to specialized sectors such as oil and gas, banking, industrial, public sector, education, retail, and mixed-use centres.

Our qualified management and decades of experience, combined with compliance with international quality standards (QMS-ISO 9001:2015, EMS-ISO 14001:2015, OHSAS 18001:2007, ISO/IEC 27001:2013), have earned us the trust of major companies in the Kingdom.

For more information about EFSIM Facilities Management Company, please visit https://en.efsim.sa/

20/07/2025

We are delighted to welcome Erik Ringvold, Chief Business Development Officer at VCM, as a speaker at the 6th Edition of the World ESG Summit, taking place on September 29–30, 2025, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Erik Ringvold serves as the Chief Business Development Officer at VCM, overseeing the organization's Business Development, Advisory, and Strategic Project functions. In this capacity, Erik drives strategic initiatives, fosters partnerships, and leads efforts to expand VCM's impact across the global carbon market landscape.

As an executive specializing in carbon markets, Erik brings extensive experience across the full carbon market value chain. Before joining VCM, he spent the last decade at McKinsey & Company, where he advised a diverse range of stakeholders, including project developers, traders, banks, investors, carbon credit buyers, and standard setters. A recognized thought leader in the field, Erik has published extensively on carbon markets and carbon accounting, co-authoring several of the most widely cited reports in the industry.

Before transitioning to carbon markets, Erik began his career as an energy systems engineer, later moving into consulting for the financial industry, where he worked extensively with banks, payment providers, and exchanges.

To know more about the summit: https://lnkd.in/dtR7iZ8Y
'

10/07/2025

We are delighted to welcome Charles Assaf, CEO at Novisto, as a speaker at the 6th Edition of the World ESG Summit, taking place on September 29–30, 2025, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Charles is a tech entrepreneur with over 16 years of executive leadership experience, founding and scaling enterprise software companies. Before co-founding Novisto, he served as CRO at Explorance, a global experience management solutions provider.

He currently advises several leading software firms and sits on the boards of various charitable organizations. Charles leverages his extensive experience to lead the Novisto team and drive our vision for next-generation sustainability management. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering from McGill University and a Master of Engineering from MIT.

To know more about the summit, visit www.worldesgsummit.com

08/07/2025

We are delighted to welcome Dr. Mohamed Tawfik د محمد توفيق Sustainability Innovator, Inventor of GIDC Model- Author of GIDC Book, as a speaker at the 6th Edition of the World ESG Summit, taking place on September 29–30, 2025, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Dr. Mohamed Tawfik is the inventor of the GIDC model, a comprehensive framework, emphasises the importance of green initiatives, income diversification, creativity, and the integration of sustainable AI.

He is also a sustainability ambassador for SPSC, UK, and a Technical advisory member of the Saudi Sustainability Ambassadors. Program(SSAP), KSA.
In addition, he is a member of the Global Ambassadors of Sustainability (GAoS)

To know more about the summit, visit www.worldesgsummit.com

Gulf Xellence

03/02/2026

16/09/2025

15/09/2025

15/09/2025

12/09/2025

10/09/2025

10/09/2025

18/08/2025

13/08/2025

20/07/2025

10/07/2025

08/07/2025

Address

Telephone

Website

Alerts

Contact The Business

Shortcuts

Share

Category