Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB) will host two panel sessions at COP28 to explore ways the Islamic finance industry can assume a more strategic role in the net-zero transition.
The sessions are scheduled for December 3 and December 5.
With a keynote address by James Cameron – Owner James Cameron Co., the first panel will also feature renowned figures such as Mustafa Adil – LSEG, Christian Kunz – DIFC, Dr. Mohamed Damak – SP Global Ratings, Sohail Zubairi – DSFWG Islamic Finance Group, and Rafe Haneef – MBSM, and Lamia Hariz, Head of ESG, Corporate Communications, Marketing Investor Relations at ADIB. The first day of panel discussions on December 3 at the Climate Hub will emphasise ‘Leveraging Islamic Finance to Achieve the Net Zero Transition’. This session will explore how the Islamic finance industry can strategically contribute to the net-zero transition while expanding its profitability and market presence.
“There is a clear link between Islamic and green finance, and the bank is always exploring opportunities to mobilise capital for green projects,” said Lamia Hariz, Head of ESG, Corporate Communications, and Marketing Investor Relations at ADIB. “Similarly, the concept of sustainable financing and inclusive social development is ingrained in the DNA of Islamic financing.”
On December 5, the second session, ‘Empowering Society Through Financial Resilience,’ will include keynote speaker Adrian Hayes – Coach and Social Commentator and assemble a panel of industry leaders including Omar Shaikh – Global Ethical Finance Initiative (GEFI), Naveen Raza – HSBC Bank Middle East Limited, Dr. Abdelilah Belatik – CIBAFI, and Mohamed Abdelbary – Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank, to explore avenues for enhancing societal resilience through financial measures.
