MENA Businesswomen Leading The Sustainability Agenda

These five leaders are making sure that sustainability is top of mind for some key MENA companies.

- MUHAMMAD TAREK

• Maha AlQattan

Company: DP World

Title: Group Chief Sustainability Officer

AlQattan joined DP World in 2017 and assumed her current role in 2022. In 2023, the company raised a $1.5 billion green sukuk to support its global decarbonization efforts. The proceeds from the sukuk will be dedicated to green projects focused on electrification, renewable energy, and transportation. Around 60% of DP World's electricity now comes from renewable sources, aligning with the company’s broader sustainability commitments. AlQattan is also a board member at Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank and a member of the board of trustees at Université Panthéon Assas (Paris II), among other roles.

• Ghada Hammouda

Company: Qalaa Holdings

Title: Group Chief Sustainability Officer