FOREWORD

Future vision

This region is once again showing the world what the future could look like

The Business Chief team has attended many industry events recently and seen two distinct areas of discussion – artificial intelligence and sustainability . Of course , the two are intrinsically linked , and there are hopes that AI could help in the ongoing fight against climate change .

While AI is being touted in some quarters as a threat to society , climate change remains the real existential threat .

Many business leaders in the Middle East see the opportunities rather than the threats when it comes to the implementation of AI , and that same optimism is permeating the sustainability landscape . Evidence of that can be found in PwC ’ s new ESG report , which we take a deep dive into this issue .

Further illustration of technology ’ s role in reducing carbon emissions can be seen at DP World , which has already made significant progress in its aim to be a responsible global business and continues to innovate in its ports and terminals operations .

With Dubai counting down to hosting the UN Climate Change Summit COP28 in November and December this year , we can expect an even greater focus on ESG . This region is once again showing the world what the future could look like . All it takes is vision .

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SCOTT BIRCH

Business Chief Europe Magazine June 2023 | Page 5

Future vision

This region is once again showing the world what the future could look like