Akram Rashad Ahmed Miknas

Promotes private investments in developing countries

Saudi Oger Ltd. provides construction and facilities management services. It also offers engineering, real estate development, utilities, telecommunication, information technology, and printing services. The company was founded in January 1978 and is headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Environmental Defense Fund, Inc. operates as a non-profit organization, which works to forge practical solutions that help nature and people prosper sustainably. It launched the Smart Boat Initiative (SBI) which focuses on leveraging the technological advances and plummeting costs in sensors, artificial intelligence, broadband communication and data analytics to equip and surround fishing vessels of all sizes with digital tools and infrastructure that can increase sustainability, accountability, profitability and transparency in fishing. The company was founded by Arthur P. Cooley, Charles F. Wurster and Dennis Puleston in 1967 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

World Wildlife Fund, Inc. protects natural areas and wild populations of plants and animals. It provides programs for protection of endangered species, preservation of ecological systems, and environmental educational policy development. The company was founded in 1961 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Oger Telecom Ltd. provides telecommunications and technology services. Its products are IT consulting and telecommunications product and software services through its subsidiaries Innova and Argela, respectively, as well as operating CRM systems, directory services and call centers. The company was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates.

The Royal Institute of International Affairs engages in promoting and analyzing international issues and current affairs. The private company is based in London, UK and has subsidiaries in the United Kingdom.

World Resources Institute, Inc. provides solutions for environmental, resource, population and developmental problems. The company was founded by James G. Speth in 1982 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Resources for the Future, Inc. improves environmental and natural resource policymaking. The company was founded in 1952 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Forum Mondial de L'Economie engages in the foremost political, business and cultural organizations to shape global, regional and industry agendas. The company was founded by Klaus Schwab in 1971 and is headquartered in Cologny, Switzerland.

United Nations Foundation provides advocacy, grant making and partnership services to the United Nations. It builds and implements public-private partnerships to address problems and provide support to the United Nations. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Arab Bank PLC (Dubai) provides commercial banking services. It offers products and services covering consumer, corporate, and institutional banking and treasury. The company is headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

The International Institute for Strategic Studies engages in the provision of information on military, geopolitical and geo-economic developments that could lead to conflict. It helps shape the strategic agenda for governments, businesses, the media and experts. The company was founded in 1958 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Kharafi National Co. provides infrastructure project development services. It provides engineering, procurement, and construction management in the water, power, infrastructure, environment and building services sectors. The company was founded by Ghalib Mohamed Younis in March, 1976 and is headquartered in Kuwait City, Kuwait.

Kuwaiti Jordanian Holding Co. engages in the investment activities. The company was founded by Sultan Mohammed Saud Al-Saud and is headquartered in Amman, Jordan.

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is a global organization that partners with people at all levels of society to help build nations that can withstand crisis and drive sustainable growth. The non-profit company is based in New York, NY and operates subsidiaries in Israel, United States, and Ukraine. With over 20,000 employees worldwide, UNDP operates in more than 170 countries and territories, offering local insight to empower lives and build resilient nations. As the leading United Nations organization fighting to end poverty, inequality, and climate change, UNDP works collaboratively with countries to address national development challenges and build integrated, lasting solutions for people and the planet.

ABJ Engineering & Contracting Co. KSCC offers a range of products and services, such as pressure vessels, columns & towers, process equipment modules, modularized industrial structures like pipe racks, piping & valve skids, shell & tube heat exchangers, packaged evaporator & deaerator units for desalination plants, pre-fabricated pipe spools, shop fabricated tanks, and architectural roof structures for international stadiums. The company was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in Shuaiba, Kuwait.

BirdLife International is the world's largest nature conservation partnership, with over 115 national partner organizations worldwide. The private company is based in Cambridge, UK. The British company uses bird science to design and implement practical tools for conservation, bringing together birds, nature, and people to tackle the underlying causes of the destruction of our planet. BirdLife has almost 11 million supporters, 7,000 local conservation groups, and 7,400 staff. BirdLife International was founded in 1922, and the CEO is Patricia Zurita.

Part of Interpublic Group of Cos., Inc., Fortune Promo-seven is an advertising agency. The company is located in United Arab Emirates.

Sharjah Chamber of Commerce & Industry is a center that aims to stimulate sustainable commercial and industrial development for the Sharjah business community. The non-profit company is based in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. The Emirati company offers various services such as new membership registration, legal e-services, and certificate of origin verification. It also has initiatives such as Tijarah 101, which encourages SMEs to establish and develop their businesses through the center by providing them with commercial offices to launch their businesses.

Expo Centre Sharjah engages in hosting and organizing of trade fairs, exhibitions and conventions, providing professional facilities and services to the exhibitions industry. The company was founded in 1977 and is headquartered in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.

Kuwait Foundation for The Advancement of Science operates as a private non-profit organization supporting the progress and advancement of science and technology. It gives individuals the financial and practical support they need to turn their ideas into reality. The company was founded by Jaber Al-Ahmed Al-Jaber Al-Sabah in 1976 and is headquartered in Kuwait City, Kuwait.

Injaz Al-Arab operates as a non-profit organization that promotes youth education and training in the Arab World under three pillars: workforce readiness, financial literacy and entrepreneurship. The company was founded by Omar Kutayba Yusuf Al-Ghanim in 1999 and is headquartered in Amman, Jordan.

Arab Bank Plc (Palestine) provides banking services. It offers consumer banking, corporate banking, and institutional banking. The company was founded in 1930 and is headquartered in Ramallah, Palestine .

Crescent Group of Cos. engages in petroleum, gas, logistics, aviation, real estate, construction, mineral processing and healthcare sectors. It operates through its subsidiaries; Crescent Petroleum and Crescent Enterprises.The company was founded by Hamid Jafar in 1971 and is headquartered in Sharjah, the United Arab Emirates.

The Royal Society for the Conservation of Nature (RSCN) is an organization based in Amman, Jordan. The Jordanian company's mission is to establish and oversee a network of protected areas throughout Jordan in order to preserve the country's biodiversity and promote the development of local communities. Additionally, RSCN aims to increase public awareness and support for conservation efforts.

Dash Ventures Ltd (Dash Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded by Mohammed Ali Khaldoun Al-Husry and Omar J. Sati in 2011. The firm is headquartered in Amman, Jordan.

e2e Integrated Solutions LLC provides energy efficiency solutions. It offers solutions addressing the needs of the energy, water, and environment markets. The company is headquartered in Amman, Jordan.

Arab Bank Group engages in provision of commercial banking product and services. It operates through the following segments: Corporate and Institutional Banking, Treasury, Consumer Banking, and Other. The company was founded by Abdel Hameed Shoman on May 21, 1930 and is headquartered in Amman, Jordan.

U.S.- U.A.E. Business Council operates as a non-profit business advocacy organization. It helps in the advancement of the trade and commercial relationship between the United States and the United Arab Emirates. The company as founded in May 2007 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.