Dubai, UAE, 29th November 2025, ZEX PR WIRE, CARE MENA 2025, the Climate Action, Renewable Energy and Sustainability Forum by Trescon, is uniting the MENA region’s top policymakers, investors, and innovators at Madinat Jumeirah to advance sustainability, catalyse climate innovation, influence regional policy, and highlight the leaders defining MENA’s climate and ESG agenda. CARE is co-located with DATE, a Digitization, AI & Emerging Technology Summit.

Naveen Bharadwaj, CEO of Trescon, opened the Forum calling for decisive regional collaboration to scale sustainable solutions, emphasising the urgent need for coordinated action to drive measurable climate impact across MENA. Reflecting on the Forum’s significance, he said: “CARE MENA has been an extraordinary showcase of leadership, innovation, and collaboration. Over two days, we’ve witnessed the region’s top minds come together advance transformative climate action, share bold ideas, and celebrate those leading the way. The discussions, innovations, and awards from this Forum will resonate across MENA for years to come.”

During his keynote address, Dr Faisal Rashid, Senior Director at the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy, highlighted Dubai’s Net Zero ambitions and underscored its role as a benchmark for climate action across the region.

CARE convened the region’s most influential climate and sustainability leaders from the UAE, KSA, Lebanon, Kuwait, and beyond, driving high-level discussions on ESG leadership, climate innovation, sustainable finance, and transformative industry practices. Through a curated programme of panels, fireside dialogues, and executive roundtables, delegates exchanged insights, forged strategic partnerships, and propelled initiatives set to shape the region’s climate and sustainability agenda.

Speaking in here session, Alice Spencer, Executive Director of Education, Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership, UK noted, “Industry collaboration is so important and will require aviation execs to step out of their usual patterns of leadership. Collaborating on shared problems in supply chain and technology then competing on product and service will be key to mobilise change at scale of industry.”

Innovation remained central to the Forum. At CARE Launchpad, thought leaders from across the region presented pioneering research, whitepapers, and major announcements, showcasing solutions set to accelerate MENA’s climate and sustainability agenda., demonstrating solutions capable of transforming climate resilience and operational sustainability across MENA. Student-led innovations impressed the attendees at the CARE Innovation Programme, demonstrating the next generation of sustainability, climate and solutions with the power to achieve impressive impact in addressing climate challenges.

“CARE has truly set the benchmark for sustainability and climate leadership in the region,” said Alex Pavan, Founder & CEO of emtribe. He continued, “The collaboration between policymakers, innovators, and investors is driving real-world solutions that will shape a low-carbon, resilient, and future-ready MENA economy.”

Five shortlisted start-ups went head-to-head at the ClimateTech World Cup, presenting pioneering solutions, engaging top investors, and earning mentorship, fast-tracking the next generation of climate innovators toward transformative impact. Circa Biotech emerged as the winner for their innovative waste management solutions.

Later today, the CARE ESG Awards by Trescon and ESG Mena, will recognise the region’s most outstanding leaders, organisations, and innovators shaping the future of sustainability, clean energy, climate resilience, and responsible growth.

Over two days, CARE MENA 2025 has drawn more than 1,000 attendees and 60+ speakers, including policymakers, investors, industry leaders, and innovators from over 30 countries. The exhibition floors have been abuzz with demonstrations, research unveilings, and partnership discussions, reinforcing the Forum’s position as the region’s premier platform for climate innovation, collaboration, and investment.

CARE MENA is Powered by emtribe, with CERO HERO and Enjazponic as Gold Sponsors, and S&P Global as the Silver Sponsor.

For more information, visit https://careforsustainability.com/mena/

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Dubai, UAE, 29th November 2025, ZEX PR WIRE, The CARE ESG Awards by Trescon and ESG Mena recognised the region’s most outstanding leaders, changemakers, and industry shapers driving sustainability, clean energy, climate resilience, and responsible growth. Held during the inaugural edition of climate action, renewable energy & sustainability forum, CARE 2025, the awards spotlighted high-impact contributions driving measurable progress across environmental stewardship, renewable energy deployment, resource efficiency, social value creation, and transparent governance.

“The CARE ESG Awards spotlighted initiatives that exemplify innovation, transparency, and measurable outcomes, setting a benchmark for sustainability, social responsibility, and climate excellence in the region.” said Naveen Bharadwaj, Group CEO, Trescon. He continued “Congratulations to all the winners for their outstanding contributions, commitment, and influence in advancing the region’s transition to low-carbon, sustainable, and responsible growth.”

The CARE ESG Awards included an exclusive gala dinner and gathered changemakers from finance, energy, healthcare, education, mobility, and technology to honour initiatives demonstrating tangible impact across MENA.

Sal Jafar, CEO, ESG Mena said “Attended by policy makers, enterprises, innovators, investors, and other members of the sustainability ecosystem, the CARE ESG Awards underscored the growing prominence of ESG practices in advancing MENA’s economic, environmental, and social development.”

Winners were recognised across fifteen categories, each reflecting a critical pillar of the region’s sustainability transformation.

Best ESG Industrial Program Award – Arabian Gulf Steel Industries (AGSI)

Best ESG Program in Education Award – GEMS Education

Impactful Renewable Energy Project Award – NMDC Group

ESG Personality of the Year Award – ADNOC Distribution

Impact Finance Award – Riyad Bank

Best ESG Food, Water & Agritech Program Award – Taqa Water Solutions

ESG Governance Award  – Dubai Chambers

Green Health Award – Burjeel Hospitals

Industrial Recycling Award – Envirol by Alserkal

ESG Social Contribution Award – ADNOC Distribution

Tech Solution Advancing ESG: Water Technology Award  – Saudi Water Partnership Company (SWPC)

Best Clean Energy Campus Award – University of Dubai

Sustainable Development Leader Award – Dr. Sharanprakash R. Patil

“GEMS Education is honoured to receive the Education ESG Program Award, a recognition of our commitment to embedding sustainability and responsible practices across both our learning environments and operations,” said Yohaan Cama, Head of Corporate Sustainability, GEMS. Jay Verkey, Deputy CEO, added, “We will continue to push the boundaries of what responsible, future-ready education should look like for our communities, our students, and the region.”

Riyad Bank commented, “Riyad Bank is honoured to receive the CARE ESG Award, a recognition that reflects the tangible progress we are making toward building a more sustainable and resilient financial sector in our region…. This acknowledgment reinforces our determination to elevate our efforts and to continue playing a leading role in shaping a more sustainable future for our customers, communities, and the region.”

“We are honoured to receive the CARE ESG Award, which reaffirms our commitment to sustainable healthcare…. This recognition reflects the dedication of our entire team and strengthens our resolve to support the UAE’s sustainability agenda and move confidently toward our net-zero goals,” said Dr. Mujtaba Ali Khan, CEO of Burjeel Medical City.

Asam Hussain, Founder & CEO of AGSI, said “Low-carbon steel is becoming a key consideration in the region’s development plans, and this has been a defining focus for AGSI from the outset. Independent verification of our emissions performance has built confidence in what we deliver and is influencing expectations in a hard-to-abate sector. Receiving a third award this month recognises the contribution we are making to this shift.”

Beyond the ceremony, the awards fostered dialogue, collaboration, and transformation among the region’s sustainability champions. Winners and participants underscored the awards’ role in not only celebrating achievement but also driving actionable change and shaping the region’s ESG agenda for years to come.

The CARE ESG Awards will continue being the catalyst that transforms regional sustainability ambitions into demonstrable competitive advantage.

For more information, visit https://careforsustainability.com/careesg-awards

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Dubai, UAE, 29th November 2025, ZEX PR WIRE– DATE MENA 2025, the Digitization, AI & Emerging Technology Summit organised by Trescon, brought together the region’s top technologists, innovators, investors, and enterprise leaders at Madinat Jumeirah to drive breakthrough solutions, showcase pioneering technologies, and set a new benchmark for MENA’s digital future. The summit is co-located with CARE, the Climate Action, Renewable Energy and Sustainability Forum.

The Summit opened with a powerful address from Sanjiv Singh, Chief Strategy Officer at Trescon, setting the stage for two days of breakthrough discussions, live demonstrations, and strategic collaboration across AI, cloud, digitisation, and emerging technologies. His opening highlighted the region’s drive to move beyond experimentation, turning innovation into scalable, real-world impact.

Dr Marwan AlZarouni, CEO of AI at Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism (DET), delivered a powerful keynote on Dubai’s Dual Engine, revealing how AI and blockchain are accelerating innovation and strengthening the Emirate’s digital economy.

Reflecting on the Summit, Naveen Bharadwaj, CEO of Trescon, commented: “DATE MENA has showcased the ambition, talent, and ingenuity driving the region’s digital transformation. The conversations, showcases, and collaborations we witnessed here will accelerate the region’s digital economy and shape its tech future.”

DATE convened the region’s most influential tech leaders, driving strategic dialogue on AI adoption, enterprise transformation, cybersecurity, digital assets, and governance frameworks. Delegates engaged with a curated programme of panels, fireside conversations, and executive roundtables designed to deliver actionable insights, foster high-level partnerships, and accelerate measurable impact across sectors.

Sessions explored how MENA is leveraging AI and blockchain to accelerate innovation, while discussions on virtual assets, tokenisation, and liquidity frameworks highlighted the UAE’s growing global influence in Web3. Cybersecurity panels examined next-generation architectures and Zero Trust frameworks, equipping enterprises with strategies to secure adaptive, resilient infrastructures against evolving threats.

Talking about the event, Yousif Hussain, Director – AI Hub MENA Lead, EY said, “Thanks to DATE and Trescon for organising a fantastic event. We had great network opportunities with senior leaders in the industry and understanding the latest trends on AI. I’m looking forward to next year’s conference.”

Dr. Satyam Priyadarshy, CEO of Reignite Future said, “Congratulations to Trescon for another outstanding event. By bringing next-generation technology companies to the platform and creating a vibrant ecosystem that blends innovation with sustainability, they have taken a major step toward a truly futuristic conference.”

A strategic MoU was also signed between Digital MENA and Dubai Blockchain Center, signalling strengthened collaboration to advance digital innovation in the region.

Over 1,000 pre-qualified attendees, including top investors, enterprise decision-makers, and industry leaders from across MENA, engaged directly with innovators, participated in high-level discussions, and explored opportunities for collaboration and strategic partnerships.

“DATE has demonstrated how MENA is moving from experimentation to execution in AI, digitisation, and emerging technologies,” said Akhil Koka, CEO of Magure. He continued, “The Summit drove real solutions, collaboration, and the next wave of digital transformation across the region.”

At DATE Launchpad, attendees shared cutting-edge insights, released whitepapers, and made major announcements, highlighting the latest breakthroughs shaping the future of technology and enterprise. The Innovation Programme put the spotlight on student-led innovations, showcasing the next generation of solutions et to create tangible business and societal impact.

Five leading start-ups competed at the FutureTech World Cup, showcasing game-changing technologies, attracting investor attention, and securing mentorship to accelerate the growth of the region’s next-generation tech pioneers. Synapse HealthTech was declared the winner for their revolutionary healthcare technology and data solutions.

Across the exhibition halls, delegates actively explored cutting-edge technology solutions, engaged with innovators and AI-first start-ups, and formed partnerships that are set to shape the region’s digital economy. Workshops and thought leadership sessions provided practical frameworks for deploying AI, GenAI, and agentic systems across core business operations, demonstrating DATE’s commitment to actionable transformation, not just dialogue.

DATE MENA is powered by Magure, with EY as the Gold Partner, and MAALEXI, DATAOS, and Trade Bank of Iraq as Bronze Partners.

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