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Feeding Change: A Discussion With Global Food and Agriculture Leaders (Invite only)
We are in the midst of a food revolution—one fueled by changing consumer preferences, emerging n
utrition science, geopolitical adjustments, and health and environmental crises.
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Wellness, Performance, and Longevity | Diet and Exercise: Choices Today for a Healthier Tomorrow
A healthy diet and regular exercise may often help control or delay health issues associated wit
h aging, such as high blood pressure or diabetes. Adult obesity rates currently exceed 30 percent throughout most of the Middle East and North Africa.
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Tapping Capital Markets to Foster Entrepreneurship and Job Creation (Invite only)
In many economies, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) contribute to about a third of GDP
and about 80 percent of employment.
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Meeting the ESG and Energy Challenges of the 21st Century (Invite only)
Striking a balance between the competing needs for expanding alternative energy sources yet cont
inuing to most efficiently meet global power demands has become an industry, geopolitical and economic football.
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Luxury for Good: How Philanthropists and Changemakers Give Back
According to a Barclays analysis, the Middle East is expected to be one of the fastest-growing m
arkets for luxury retail in 2023, due to economic growth (and spending) and a boost from increasing tourism.
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Maximizing Sovereign Wealth Funds for Long-term Economic Growth and Sustainability (Invite only)
Sovereign Wealth Funds (SWFs) have emerged as powerful instruments for fostering economic resili
ence, stability, and long-term growth, particularly in resource-rich nations across the Middle East and Africa.
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The Future of Conflict in the Age of Rapid Technological Change (Invite only)
Whether it’s Russia’s war on Ukraine, the proliferation of space satellites by private actors, t
he war in the Middle East, or the geopolitical risks of AI-assisted warfare, the issue of defense preparedness has become a prominent concern for political l
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Part 2: Fostering Global Connectivity and Economic Growth
Join us for a panel where we delve into the economic resilience and diversification strategies o
f the Gulf region amidst global challenges.
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US Foreign Policy in a Complex World (Invite only)
The challenges and opportunities facing US foreign policymakers displays a degree of continuity
across successive administrations.
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An Impactful Evolution: The Future of Collaborative Philanthropy in MENA (Invite only)
While philanthropy in the broadest sense has been deeply embedded in the Middle East and North A
frica (MENA) for centuries, the notion of "collaborative philanthropy" is relatively new.
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Feeding Change: Building a Healthier More Sustainable Food System
The current food revolution is fueled by shifting consumer preferences, emerging nutrition scien
ce, geopolitical changes, and health and environmental crises.
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Strategic Philanthropy Around the World
From ubuntu in Southern Africa to sadaka enriching Swahili, to zakat and tzedaka among related t
erms for the same benefit in the cultures of the Near and Middle East, philanthropy around the world is anything but one-size-fits-all.
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