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Philanthropy Other In-person Forum

The evolution of strategic philanthropy in MENA

Tuesday, 02 September 2025

A new generation

NYU Abu Dhabi and Emirati philanthropist Badr Jafr are co-hosting this special in-person symposium on Saadiyat Island on 2nd September.

The event will unite leading figures in philanthropy, academia, and business, and explore how traditional charitable giving is being re-shaped by a new generation  of philanthropists.

 

Speakers

  • HRH Princess Lamia Bint Majid Al Saud
    Secretary General, Alwaleed Philanthropies
  • Badr Jafar
    CEO, Crescent Enterprises; Special Envoy to the UAE Minister of Foreign Affairs for Business and Philanthropy; Member, The Giving Pledge
  • Muna Al Gurg
    Vice Chairperson, Easa Saleh Al Gurg Group; Founder, Meem Foundation; Member, The Giving Pledge
  • Fadi Ghandour
    Founder and CEO, Wamda Capital; Co-founder, Aramex

Notes

This event is taking place at NYUAD. Register here.

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