Dr Ziad Khalaf Abd champions sustainable development goals at UN conference

During a conference at the United Nations headquarters on the challenges of achieving sustainable development goals, Dr Ziad Khalaf Abd, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the International Development Bank and Member of the Board of Directors of the Union of Arab Banks, was honored.

He emphasized the need to support innovations that enhance sustainable development in the Arab region, highlighting the necessity of improving financial infrastructure and boosting economic and investment innovations pertinent to sustainable development.-Ads by 

In his speech at the opening session of the "Challenges of Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals" conference, organized by the Union of Arab Banks at the United Nations headquarters in Geneva, Dr Ziad underscored the importance of financial infrastructure and investment innovation in supporting sustainable development.

Prominent participants included high-ranking financial and banking officials and representatives from international organizations, such as Dr Wissam Fattouh, Secretary-General of the Union of Arab Banks; Dr Rola Dashti, Executive Secretary of the Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA); and Marion Hoenicke, Head of Financial Inclusion, EU Enlargement & Neighborhood Department, of the European Investment Bank.

The event also featured representatives from UNIDO, UNCTAD, the International Monetary Fund, and ESCWA.

During the two-day conference, Dr Ziad Khalaf Abd was awarded an honorary shield by Dr Wissam Fattouh in recognition of his substantial contributions to sustainable development. In his address to the large audience, Dr Ziad referred to money as growth and highlighted the power of teamwork in fostering economic development in a region long plagued by instability and conflict. He called for cooperation to build a better future for present and future generations.