MENA Human Development Flagship Report Launch

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MENA Human Development Flagship Report Launch

MENA Human Development Flagship Report Launch

📍 Venue: ADGM Academy, Al Maqam Tower, ADGM Square,21ST Floor,  Al Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi.  
📅 Date: 30 September 2025 
🕙 Time: 2:00 – 3:00 PM (GST) 

 ADGM Academy and the World Bank invite you to the UAE launch of the flagship report Embracing and Shaping Change: Human Development for a MENA Region in Transition. 
Learn how demographic, climate, and technological shifts are transforming the region in a session led by Dr. Fadia Saadah, World Bank Regional Practice Manager.

Join the dialogue on the region’s future with a focus on Abu Dhabi. 

This report highlights how demographic, climate, and technological changes are reshaping the MENA region. Dr. Fadia Saadah will share key insights to guide dialogue on the region’s future, with a focus on Abu Dhabi. 

Agenda Highlights 


Time Session

2:00 PM



2:05 PM




2:35 PM






3:00 PM

Opening Remarks 
Yasin Bhatti, Senior Director Outreach & Partnership, ADGM Academy 
Iva Hamel, Resident Representative for UAE, World Bank 

Keynote Presentation: MENA Human Development Flagship Report 
Dr. Fadia Saadah - Regional Practice Director, People Practice, Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, World Bank

Q&A Session 
Dr. Fadia Saadah - Regional Practice Director, People Practice, Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, World Bank
Iva Hamel - Resident Representative for UAE, World Bank
Moderator: Ghassan Alkhoja - Senior Operations Officer, World Bank

Closing Remarks 
Yasin Bhatti - Senior Director Outreach & Partnership, ADGM Academy

 

Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with key policymakers and stakeholders as we chart a path forward together!  


Human Development for a Middle East & North Africa Region in Transition: 
The report shows how demographic, climate, and technological shifts are reshaping the  Middle East and North Africa, full report Click HERE.

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