Under the patronage of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy, Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) and the World Green Economy Organization (WGEO) will organise the 12th edition of the World Green Economy Summit (WGES) on 21 and 22 October 2026 at the Dubai World Trade Centre. This year’s theme, ‘From Success to Scale: Showcasing the Green Economy’ focuses on moving proven solutions and models towards large-scale implementation through the greater integration of technology, finance, policy and partnerships.
The summit’s 12th edition has attracted 15 local and international sponsors, underscoring growing international confidence in its role as a global platform for accelerating the transition to a green economy and fostering cross-sector collaboration. This reflects a growing commitment to supporting solutions and models capable of driving the transition to a more sustainable and resilient economy, while strengthening the partnerships needed to scale impactful initiatives and deliver lasting results.
HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Vice Chairman of the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy, MD & CEO of DEWA and Chairman of WGEO, commended the summit’s sponsors, noting that collaboration between governments, businesses, financial institutions and technology companies is essential to accelerating the green transition.
“The growing support from local and international institutions and companies for the World Green Economy Summit reflects a shared recognition that addressing climate challenges and achieving sustainable economic growth require moving beyond commitments and ambitions towards implementation, investment and scale. As the world accelerates its transition towards a greener future, expanding the reach of proven solutions and technologies has become a strategic imperative to deliver tangible and lasting economic, environmental and social outcomes. The summit serves as a global platform that brings together governments, business leaders, financial technology organisations, innovators and policymakers from around the world to strengthen collaboration, exchange knowledge and forge impactful partnerships that advance the green economy,” said Al Tayer.
“We highly value the trust and support of our sponsors and strategic partners, for their pivotal role in advancing the summit’s mission and objectives. This reinforces the position of Dubai and the UAE as a global hub for sustainability, innovation and climate action while helping to accelerate practical solutions for a more resilient and future-ready economies,” Al Tayer added.
HE Ahmed Buti Al Muhairbi, Secretary General of the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy, said: “The 12th edition of the summit holds particular significance through its focus on shifting from achievement to scaling up, reflecting the need to accelerate the implementation of proven solutions, technologies and models while providing the necessary enablers for their expansion. This requires the integration of policy, innovation, finance and technology, alongside stronger cooperation among governments, the private sector, academic and research institutions and the international community. We value the support of our sponsors and their continued partnership in reinforcing the summit’s position as an international platform for dialogue, knowledge exchange and the exploration of opportunities. We look forward to the summit’s outcomes contributing to stronger international cooperation, increased investment in sustainable projects and the development of innovative solutions that build more resilient, efficient and sustainable economies, in alignment with the UAE’s vision and its leading role in supporting global efforts towards sustainable development and climate action.”
WGES 2026 will focus on four main thematic pillars: Energy Technology & Infrastructure; Business Strategy & Transition; Water & Food Security; and Finance. It will also address three cross-cutting themes: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Governance, and System Enablers, which include supply chains and the circular economy. These topics reflect the breadth and interconnection of the green economy ecosystem, and the need for multi-sector cooperation to expand the scope of solutions that have proved effective.
Headline Sponsor
ENOC Group
Hussain Sultan Lootah, Group CEO of Emirates National Oil Company (ENOC), said: “As the Headline Sponsor of this year’s World Green Economy Summit, ENOC’s participation reflects the importance of collaboration in creating the conditions for cleaner technologies and more efficient use of resources to succeed, supporting the UAE’s vision for a resilient and sustainable economy. The defining challenge for the green economy is to translate proven solutions into lasting economic progress at scale. This year’s World Green Economy Summit places a strong emphasis on this challenge, bringing together the energy, infrastructure, policy and investment perspectives needed to accelerate the transition. As a global energy player, we remain responsible to help shape the green economy, drawing on our operational experience to advance solutions that balance energy security, economic competitiveness and decarbonisation”.
Gold Sponsors
Emirates NBD
Hesham Abdulla Al Qassim, Vice Chairman and Managing Director at Emirates NBD, said: “Emirates NBD is proud to support the World Green Economy Summit 2026, an important platform advancing the UAE’s commitment to a more sustainable and resilient future. Our continued support for the event reflects Emirates NBD’s longstanding commitment to supporting sustainable development and the transition to a greener economy. This year’s theme, ‘From Success to Scale: Showcasing the Green Economy’, captures the opportunity to turn proven approaches into lasting, measurable impact across markets. By bringing policymakers, businesses, investors and innovators together, WGES can foster the partnerships and mobilise the capital needed to accelerate the green transition and scale proven solutions.”
DUBAL Holding
Ahmad Hamad Bin Fahad, CEO of DUBAL Holding, said: “Guided by the vision of our wise leadership, the UAE continues to lead the global transition towards a more sustainable future. At DUBAL Holding, we are contributing to this journey by strategically investing in industries, technologies and infrastructure that create long-term economic value while delivering measurable sustainable impact, and we remain committed to playing our role in advancing the UAE Net Zero 2050 and Dubai Clean Energy Strategy 2050 targets. Across power, water, energy, commodities and mining, our investment philosophy is focused on supporting projects and solutions that strengthen economic growth, enhance industrial competitiveness and accelerate the transition towards a greener future. The next phase of the green economy will be defined not only by ambition, but by our collective ability to take proven solutions from success to scale. This is why we are proud to once again support the World Green Economy Summit, which brings together capital, innovation, policy and partnerships to turn ambition into action. We believe strategic investment can be one of the most powerful drivers of this transition, enabling more resilient, competitive and future-ready industries while creating lasting economic and environmental value for the UAE and beyond.”
National Bonds
Mohammed Qasim Al Ali, Group CEO of National Bonds, said: “The green economy cannot achieve scale without mobilising capital and widening participation. Our continued support for the World Green Economy Summit reflects National Bonds’ commitment to supporting the UAE’s sustainability ambitions by making sustainable finance more accessible and impactful. As this year’s theme, ‘From Success to Scale’, highlights, accelerating the green transition requires effective partnerships, innovative financial solutions and broader investor engagement. Through our sustainable sukuk, we are connecting savings with sustainable assets, enabling individuals and businesses to strengthen their financial security while contributing to a more resilient and sustainable economy. We believe sustainable finance should give people a meaningful stake in the transition, creating long-term value for both investors and society.”
Dragon Oil
Abdulkarim Ahmed Al Mazmi, CEO of Dragon Oil, said: “Our sponsorship of the summit builds on our participation and reflects our commitment to supporting the vision of our wise leadership and the Government of Dubai’s drive towards a more sustainable future. As a subsidiary of Emirates National Oil Company (ENOC), which is owned by the Government of Dubai, with operations in Turkmenistan, Egypt and Iraq, we strive to translate these priorities into practical initiatives in the countries where we operate. Our dedicated teams work to enhance operational efficiency, deploy modern technologies, develop opportunities to use renewable energy and reduce emissions. These efforts include projects and initiatives already implemented, alongside others under study and development, addressing the needs of each market and supporting the sustainability of our business. This year’s summit offers an opportunity to advance these efforts through knowledge exchange, exploring the latest technologies and solutions, identifying areas for cooperation and achieving practical outcomes that help balance energy needs with the preservation of resources for future generations. We are keen to ensure that our participation in the summit contributes to developing our people’s capabilities and drawing on international expertise and experience to assess solutions suited to our operations. We look forward to translating the knowledge and connections gained through this participation into considered action that strengthens our readiness to meet the energy sector’s requirements and creates long-term value for the company and the communities in which we operate.”
Silver Sponsors
Standard Chartered
Rola Abu Manneh, Chief Executive Officer, UAE, Middle East and Pakistan, Standard Chartered, said: “Scaling the green economy requires moving beyond ambition to practical solutions that attract investment and can be replicated across markets. The World Green Economy Summit provides an important platform for governments, businesses and financial institutions to strengthen partnerships, mobilise capital and accelerate this progress. Financial institutions have a critical role to play in translating these opportunities into tangible outcomes by connecting investment with the expertise and financing needed to support the transition. At Standard Chartered, we are leveraging our international network, cross-border capabilities and sustainable finance expertise to help clients navigate this transition and unlock opportunities for sustainable economic growth across Asia, Africa and the Middle East.”
Dubai Green Fund
Pinaki Aich, CEO of Dubai Green Fund Investments, said: “Dubai Green Fund, the first specialised green investment fund in the MENA region, is proud to participate in the World Green Economy Summit, contributing to stronger global collaboration towards a more sustainable future and supporting Dubai’s vision for the transition to clean energy. We remain committed to investing in green and sustainable projects aligned with the Dubai Clean Energy Strategy 2050 and supporting the emirate’s sustainable development journey.”
Moro Hub
Mohammed Bin Sulaiman, CEO of Moro Hub, said: “Our sponsorship of the World Green Economy Summit (WGES) 2026 reflects our commitment to supporting platforms that bring together governments, business sectors, investors and experts to transform successful ideas and solutions into scalable partnerships and projects that deliver tangible impact. This year’s summit theme, ‘From Success to Scale: Showcasing the Green Economy’, aligns with Moro’s vision that the next phase requires accelerating the adoption of sustainable solutions and integrating them more deeply into infrastructure and the digital economy. Through our support of the summit, we aim to foster dialogue and collaboration around practical models that combine digital transformation with sustainability, enabling organisations to grow efficiently and resiliently and reinforcing the position of Dubai and the UAE as a global hub for innovation and the green economy.”
Al Etihad Energy Services (Etihad ESCO)
Dr Waleed AlNuaimi, CEO of Al Etihad Energy Services (Etihad ESCO), said: “Energy efficiency depends on knowing how assets actually perform. That starts with measurement: monitoring energy consumption and measuring and verifying the savings that retrofits deliver. Data and artificial intelligence can build on that foundation, helping organisations move from periodic reviews to continuous insight into how their buildings operate and where the next saving is. AI is a cross-cutting theme at WGES 2026. Applied to energy management, it can make efficiency easier to track, easier to verify and easier to scale. At Etihad ESCO, measured performance is central to how we work, and we see better use of data as an important part of the next phase of the green economy.”
Mai Dubai
Abraham Kah, CEO of Mai Dubai, said: “It is with great pride that Mai Dubai supports the World Green Economy Summit. At Mai Dubai, our commitment to sustainability is not merely a corporate responsibility but a core value that guides our decisions and actions. We believe that sustainability is a key pillar in building a more prosperous and sustainable future. We are honoured to be part of this global event, which brings together leaders and visionaries from around the world to exchange ideas and explore solutions that advance sustainable development. Our participation in the summit reflects our strong belief in the importance of collaboration and collective action in shaping a greener future for generations to come. Let us continue to work together, in a spirit of partnership and cooperation, to build a more sustainable and cleaner tomorrow.”
Strategic Media Partners
Dubai Media
HE Mohamed Almulla, CEO of Dubai Media, said: “The next test for the green economy is scale. Many solutions have proved their value; the challenge now is to align policy, finance and industry so they can deliver impact more widely. The World Green Economy Summit brings the people who can drive that progress together in Dubai. Dubai Media’s role is to carry the substance of that conversation beyond the summit: showing what works, what it takes to expand it and the economic value it can create. Through our platforms, we can keep attention on implementation and share lessons from Dubai with audiences around the world.”
CNBC Arabia
Mohamad Burhan, CEO of CNBC Arabia, said: “Building a sustainable economy on a larger scale takes commitment, investment and, most importantly, action. The 2026 theme, ‘From Success to Scale: Showcasing the Green Economy’, reflects the need to take ideas and solutions that work and bring them to a wider audience. At CNBC Arabia, we want to give greater attention to the businesses, people and ideas contributing to the green economy and to the opportunities it creates. We are pleased to continue our partnership with the World Green Economy Summit and to support the conversations taking place around the future of the green economy.”
IMI
Ali Al Hammadi, Chief Operating Officer at IMI, said: “The transition towards a green economy requires informed dialogue, shared expertise and greater public understanding of the choices shaping sustainable growth. The World Green Economy Summit brings together decision-makers, experts and innovators to examine these priorities and share experiences from across sectors and markets. As Strategic Media Sponsor of the Summit, IMI is committed to using the reach of its media brands and platforms to broaden access to these conversations and help audiences better understand the developments influencing the region’s and the world’s transition towards a greener economy.”
Sustainable Transport Partner
AGMC (BMW Group)
Dr Hamid Haqparwar, CEO of AGMC – BMW Group Importer, said: “I am pleased to continue participating in the World Green Economy Summit, an important platform that brings us together to work towards a more sustainable future. At AGMC, we are proud to support this transformation by offering more energy-efficient mobility solutions and bringing the latest innovations to the market, including the launch of the BMW iX3, which represents an important step in electrification, digitalisation and circularity. We look forward to continuing our collaboration with industry leaders to accelerate the transition towards a greener economy.”
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