The UN SDGs: A Greater Urgency with Higher Stakes
H.E. Dr. Tariq Al Gurg, CEO and Vice Chairman, Dubai Cares
Dr. Dena Assaf, UN Resident Coordinator for the UAE
Majid Al Usaimi, UNICEF National Ambassador and President, Asian Paralympic Committee
The ABLF Talks | Expo 2020 Dubai | November 22, 2021
Speaker Introductions
H.E. Dr. Tariq Al Gurg serves as CEO and Vice Chairman of Dubai Cares, a global philanthropic organization driving inclusive and equitable access to education. Under his leadership, Dubai Cares has funded impactful programs in over 60 countries, positioning the UAE as a global advocate for education reform and innovation.
Dr. Dena Assaf is the United Nations Resident Coordinator for the UAE and Deputy Commissioner-General for the UN at Expo 2020 Dubai. With over two decades of experience in sustainable development and humanitarian work across the Arab region, she plays a key role in promoting global cooperation, multilateralism, and inclusive policymaking.
Majid Al Usaimi is a pioneer in disability advocacy, sport diplomacy, and youth empowerment. As the President of the Asian Paralympic Committee and UNICEF National Ambassador from the UAE, he champions the rights and visibility of people with disabilities, while leveraging sports as a transformative platform for inclusion, education, and social change.
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Moderator: Tom Urquhart, TV Presenter, Dubai One TV
Date: November 22, 2021
Prepared by: The ABLF Research Council
Event: The ABLF Talks | Hosted at the Dubai Cares Pavilion, Expo 2020 Dubai | Livestreamed on the ABLF City to 27,000 viewers globally
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