The Middle East’s
4. Abdulla Bin Touq Al Marri
As chairman of Majra, Al Marri announced its 2026 Sustainable Impact Challenge, which assesses projects for measurable sustainability outcomes. Majra also added an agricultural category focused on resource-efficient farming. In 2025, the Ministry of Economy and Tourism and Expo City Dubai launched the Green Innovation District to support clean-energy and circular-economy businesses. In 2026, Expo City Dubai issued its first six Green Licences, a program developed for the district, to businesses spanning climate technology and waste management. The ministry also helped develop Naseej, a textile-circularity initiative aiming to recycle more than 220,000 tonnes of discarded textiles annually. In 2026, a UAE Circular Economy Council meeting chaired by Al Marri reviewed national circular-economy policies' progress and approved initiatives to enhance sustainability across hospitality, textiles and resource management. He also chairs the Economic Integration Committee, and the Supreme Committee for Consumer Protection.