The Middle East’s

1. Yasser Zaghloul

Designation: Group CEO
Company: NMDC Group
Established: 1976
Headquarters: U.A.E.

In 2023, the NMDC Group achieved a 49.2% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions and a 49.3% reduction in water consumption. It also recycled over 115,958 metric tons of waste materials, focusing on concrete, metal scrap, and other recyclables. In January 2023, it launched its “Electrification of the Yard” initiative to increase energy efficiency. In June 2024, the NMDC Group partnered with the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi to launch an innovative beach cleaning initiative that aims to tackle plastic pollution and safeguard marine ecosystems along Abu Dhabi's coastline.