The Middle East’s

4. Abdulla Bin Touq Al Marri

• Minister of Economy and Tourism; Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Majra – National CSR Fund
Country: UAE

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.