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DIFC announces decarbonation strategy, achieving Net Zero by 2045 at Future Sustainability Forum 2024

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  • DIFC has announced its Decarbonisation Strategy, reinforcing its commitment to being a sustainability leader in the region

  • DIFC is playing a key role in the UAE’s Net Zero 2050 Goals, aiming to reach net zero by 2045, with targeted emission reductions across operations, construction, and supply-chain

  • The Centre published its inaugural Sustainability Progress Report, titled “Building a Sustainable Future: DIFC’s Path to Impact” 

  • The Future Sustainability Forum 2024, brought together 3,000 industry leaders, government officials, and sustainability experts to explore innovative solutions to achieve net-zero targets, advance sustainable finance, and drive green innovation

“The Future Sustainability Forum serves as a critical platform that enables global collaboration, knowledge sharing, and finding practical solutions for climate change and sustainable development. In light of COP29 outcomes, we are pleased to announce DIFC’s Decarbonisation Strategy, where we are setting new standards for environmental leadership. We remain at the forefront of solidifying Dubai’s position as the leading sustainable financial city in the region. Today, we are setting a new benchmark for decarbonisation within global financial centres and aim to achieve Net Zero in 2045, five years ahead of the UAE’s targets.” – His Excellency Essa Kazim, Governor of DIFC.

Dubai, UAE, 9th December 2024, ZEX PR WIREDubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading global financial centre in the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia (MEASA) region, today announced several updates at the 2nd edition of the Future Sustainability Forum, that advance its position as the region’s leading sustainability finance hub.

Building on the outcomes of COP29, the legacy of COP28 with its landmark UAE Consensus, which was hosted in Dubai last year, DIFC has unveiled its Decarbonisation Strategy, reinforcing its commitment to being a sustainability leader in the region. The Centre will play a vital role in contributing to the UAE Net Zero 2050 strategic initiative, by committing to achieve its Net Zero targets by 2045. In its Decarbonisation Strategy, DIFC targets reducing emissions in areas it directly controls relating to its operations, construction activities and supply chain, setting an example for financial centres worldwide. DIFC’s Strategy aims to achieve real Net Zero, without offsetting or trading carbon emissions.

The event also served as a platform to launch DIFC’s inaugural Sustainability Progress Report titled ‘Building a Sustainable Future: DIFC’s Path to Impact’ detailing achievements and a roadmap for sustainability.

The Forum also hosted the Climate Tech World Cup. Organised by Trescon and powered by Ignyte, it is a call to action for entrepreneurs, innovators, and visionaries from across the globe. Participants were encouraged to present their ideas and solutions to the pressing environmental challenges of our time. Finalists included Acklo, Baynunah Watergeneration Technologies, Green Worms, Mahawa, The Surpluss, Sirius Energy and Zeroe.

COP29 signified the midpoint of the “COP Presidencies Troika”, a collaborative effort between the UAE (hosted COP28) and Brazil (host to COP30 in 2025) that aims to accelerate progress toward the 1.5°C goal. DIFC’s Future Sustainability Forum and announcements come amidst new targets and outcomes from COP29, which will strengthen the UAE’s efforts to mitigate climate risk.

His Excellency Essa Kazim, Governor of DIFC, commented: “The Future Sustainability Forum serves as a critical platform that enables global collaboration, knowledge sharing, and finding practical solutions for climate change and sustainable development. In light of COP29 outcomes, we are pleased to announce DIFC’s Decarbonisation Strategy, where we are setting new standards for environmental leadership. We remain at the forefront of solidifying Dubai’s position as the leading sustainable financial city in the region. Today, we are setting a new benchmark for decarbonisation within global financial centres and aim to achieve Net Zero in 2045, five years ahead of the UAE’s targets.”

Figures from Bloomberg’s Capital Markets League Tables has showed that annual issuances of green social, sustainable, and sustainability-linked bonds (GSSB) in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) in 2023 hit a new record of USD 24bn, driven by the UAE and Saudi Arabia. The UAE leads regional green bond issuance, recently reaching USD 10.7bn, up nearly 170 per cent and capturing approximately 45 per cent of regional totals.

As a leader in global climate action, the UAE has strengthened its role in driving efforts to mobilise climate finance with several global initiatives. These efforts advance the global climate agenda, further international co-operation in environmental sustainability, and support the green transition. DIFC is also bolstering its position as a regional and global hub for sustainable finance, innovation, and leadership, building on the dialogues initiated during COP28 and enhanced through COP29.

Launched during COP28, the DIFC Sustainable Finance Catalyst is a cornerstone initiative in supporting start-ups and innovation in the sustainable economy by scaling sustainable financial flows from Dubai to USD 100bn by 2030, enabled by the first AI-driven sustainability knowledge hub. A workstream for the Future Sustainability Forum will be added to the 2025 Dubai FinTech Summit, creating opportunities for cross-sectoral growth between sustainability, ESG and innovation.

Bringing together 3,000 industry leaders, government officials, and sustainability experts to explore innovative solutions for achieving net-zero targets, advancing sustainable finance, and driving sustainability-led innovation, the Future Sustainability Summit hosted over 500 global investors and more than 100 speakers.

The 2nd edition of the Future Sustainability Forum is supported by:

Strategic Government Partners: Dubai Municipality, Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure

Strategic Partner: DIFC Sustainable Finance Catalyst

Presenting Sponsor: Commercial Bank of Dubai

Powered By: Mashreq

Platinum Sponsors: Deloitte, Esyasoft

Gold Sponsor: Emirates NBD

Mobility Partner: Salik

Silver Sponsors: Barclays, S&P Global, Hedge5, Ahya, Blue Sun

Roundtable Sponsors: LSEG, Vision Bank

Corporate Pledge Partner: TIGRUS Restaurant Holding

Bronze Sponsors: White Hydrogen, Zero, Al Masaood, United Arab Bank, GIM-UEMOA, Pasqal, Ajman Bank, Lafarge, TRST01, TENDERD

Official Media Partner: Arabian Business

Ecosystem Partner: Entrepreneur Middle East

Financial Sustainability Media Partner: The Fintech Times

Official Sustainable Economy Partner: Finance World Magazine

Technology Media Partner: Mena Tech

About Dubai International Financial Centre

Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) is one of the world’s most advanced financial centres, and the leading financial hub for the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia (MEASA), which comprises 77 countries with an approximate population of 3.7bn and an estimated GDP of USD 10.5trn.

With a 20-year track record of facilitating trade and investment flows across the MEASA region, the Centre connects these fast-growing markets with the economies of Asia, Europe, and the Americas through Dubai.

DIFC is home to an internationally recognised, independent regulator and a proven judicial system with an English common law framework, as well as the region’s largest financial ecosystem of 43,800 professionals working across over 6,150 active registered companies – making up the largest and most diverse pool of industry talent in the region.

The Centre’s vision is to drive the future of finance through cutting-edge technology, innovation, and partnerships. Today, it is the global future of finance and innovation hub offering one of the region’s most comprehensive FinTech and venture capital environments, including cost-effective licensing solutions, fit-for-purpose regulation, innovative accelerator programmes, and funding for growth-stage start-ups.

Comprising a variety of world-renowned retail and dining venues, a dynamic art and culture scene, residential apartments, hotels, and public spaces, DIFC continues to be one of Dubai’s most sought-after business and lifestyle destinations.

For further information, please visit our website: difc.ae, or follow us on LinkedIn and X @DIFC.

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Drs Osman Ahmed and Mikin Patel Launch Joint and Vascular Institute to Deliver Patient-Centered Minimally Invasive Care in Chicago

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The Joint and Vascular Institute, a leading provider of minimally invasive procedures for pain relief and vascular conditions, is proud to debut its founders and clinical leaders: Dr. Osman Ahmed and Dr. Mikin Patel. As visionaries behind the Institute, Drs. Ahmed and Patel established the practice to revolutionize outpatient care through innovative, patient-first interventional radiology solutions. Conceived from their shared mission to make world-class, image-guided therapies more accessible to the patient community, the Joint and Vascular Institute now serves greater Chicago area with a unique blend of compassion, precision, and speed-to-recovery that is redefining what it means to receive modern vascular and joint care.

Libertyville, IL, United States, 17th Jun 2025 – The Joint and Vascular Institute, a leading provider of minimally invasive procedures for pain relief and vascular conditions, is proud to debut its founders and clinical leaders: Dr. Osman Ahmed and Dr. Mikin Patel. 

As the visionaries behind the Institute, Drs. Ahmed and Patel established the practice to revolutionize outpatient care through innovative, patient-first interventional radiology solutions.

Conceived from their shared mission to make world-class, image-guided therapies more accessible to the patient community, the Joint and Vascular Institute now serves greater Chicago area with a unique blend of compassion, precision, and speed-to-recovery that is redefining what it means to receive modern vascular and joint care.

Co-Founder Dr. Osman Ahmed, MD

Dr. Ahmed brings unmatched clinical knowledge and a patient-first philosophy. He specializes in treating osteoarthritis and other musculoskeletal pain conditions, BPH (enlarged prostate), uterine fibroids, and internal hemorrhoids using advanced embolization techniques. 

He is also a leading expert and pioneer in the United States for the advancement of genicular artery embolization, a minimally invasive treatment for symptomatic knee osteoarthritis.

Dr. Ahmed is a board-certified vascular and interventional radiologist and a Professor of Radiology. He graduated from the University of Illinois College of Medicine, completed his internship at NorthShore University HealthSystem, his residency at the University of Chicago Medicine, and his fellowship at the Stanford University School of Medicine.

“One of the greatest parts of my job is offering patients options they haven’t heard of before—real alternatives to surgery,” Dr. Ahmed explains. “Seeing them recover quicker and return home sooner makes everything worthwhile.”

Dr. Ahmed’s contributions extend well beyond patient care. A noted researcher and international speaker, his work has been featured in top medical journals including Radiology, Chest, Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology, and Journal of Surgical Oncology. He is a passionate advocate for expanding access to innovative treatments and educating the next generation of physicians

Co-Founder Dr. Mikin V. Patel, MD 

Dr. Patel is focused on offering patients alternatives to traditional surgery that are not only effective but also far less disruptive to daily life. His approachable style, combined with deep technical expertise, empowers patients to take an active role in their care and recovery.

“For years, we have been pioneering and teaching other doctors how to perform innovative, minimally invasive treatments to help patients. Now, we have figured out how to bring these same treatments to the patients without having to deal with the headache of a big hospital. Getting high level care doesn’t have to be complicated. We’re about improving quality of life in a way that’s safe, effective, and convenient.”

Dr. Patel is a board-certified expert in Interventional Radiology and Diagnostic Radiology. He earned his medical degree from the University of Illinois College of Medicine and completed his internship at NorthShore University HealthSystem. He then trained at the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine and completed a prestigious fellowship at Northwestern Memorial Hospital.

A Different Kind of Healthcare Experience

The Joint and Vascular Institute reimagines the outpatient healthcare experience. The mission: deliver highly specialized interventional procedures in a welcoming environment where patients receive direct access to physician expertise without the cost, complexity, or recovery of major surgery.

Located in Libertyville, IL, the Institute provides minimally invasive, image-guided solutions for:

  • Hemorrhoid Artery Embolization
  • Genicular Artery Embolization (knee pain relief)
  • Shoulder Artery Embolization (frozen shoulder treatment)
  • Uterine Fibroid Embolization (UFE)
  • Prostate Artery Embolization (PAE for BPH)
  • Plantar Fasciitis Embolization
  • Hip Embolization
  • Thyroid Embolization

These procedures are performed through a small incision, often in under an hour, using imaging technology that guides precision tools to the treatment site. The result is reduced pain, fewer risks, and faster recovery—all without general anesthesia or a hospital stay.

“We’re not just treating symptoms—we’re partnering with our patients from the first visit onward,” says Dr. Ahmed. “Every procedure is a coordinated effort between our physicians, nurses, technologists, and support team to deliver the best possible outcome.”

Empowering the Community Through Education and Access

One of the foundational goals Dr. Ahmed and Dr. Patel had in creating the Joint and Vascular Institute was to increase access to world-class interventional care. Their practice not only removes many of the financial and recovery-related barriers associated with surgery but also emphasizes patient education and engagement.

“We’re helping people regain their quality of life—whether it’s being able to go up stairs without pain, sleep comfortably, or lift their grandkids. These may seem like small wins, but for our patients, they’re everything,” says Dr. Patel.

Looking Ahead: Vision and Values

As founders, Drs. Ahmed and Patel are committed to continual growth, innovation, and advocacy. The Joint and Vascular Institute is already a regional leader in outpatient interventional care, and plans are in motion to expand offerings and reach even more patients

“We’re here to change the way people think about getting treated,” says Dr. Ahmed. “Minimally invasive care isn’t just an option—it’s often the best one. We want to make sure every patient knows that.”

Visit the Joint and Vascular Institute

Patients and providers can learn more about services, scheduling, and conditions treated by visiting https://jointvascular.com or calling (847) 584-3959.

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