Fireside Chat // Defining the Next Chapter: Financing, Governance & Policy and the Road to Resilience

08 Dec 2025
Auditorium
Main Stage
  • What lessons can be drawn from these flagship projects and national strategies? Where do critical gaps remain, and how can models evolve to sustain momentum and long-term impact?
  • How can the region as a hub for capital, foster breakthrough innovation and support long-term, inclusive economic growth? What role can local capital play in attracting international private investment and amplifying the region’s global competitiveness?
  • What policy changes are needed to unlock innovation potential? What regulations are hindering progress and what incentives are needed to drive sustainable growth and competitiveness?
Chairperson
Abdul Rahman Ilyas
Abdul Rahman Ilyas, Advisor to the President, ASRT - MINISTRY OF HIGHER EDUCATION & SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH
Speakers
Shaker Fareed Abdulrahman
Shaker Fareed Abdulrahman, Chief Business Officer - EMIRATES DEVELOPMENT BANK
Suresh Vaidhyanathan
Suresh Vaidhyanathan, CEO - Special Projects - GHASSAN ABOUD GROUP & ABU DHABI FOOD HUB
Yazeed Alshammari
Yazeed Alshammari, Sedrah Program Director - MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, WATER AND AGRICULTURE