Rihla Summit - Middle East and North Africa

This regional discussion examines how Gulf capital, international climate finance, and domestic policy can work together to support the green transition across the Middle East and North Africa, including through renewable energy, resilience, green sukuk, blended finance, and stronger project delivery. The session was moderated by Karim Elgendy of the Carboun Institute, with other members of the Rihla MENA Council: Mustafa Ansari of the United Nations Resident Coordinator’s Office; Shada El Sharif of SustainMENA, Syed Husain Quadri, a Multilateral Development Bank Professional; and Dina Zayed, an Independent Consultant. Recorded at the Rihla Summit for Green Economic Growth, held on 29 September 2026 at the Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.