Ms. Khuloud Hasan Al Nowais

Khuloud Hasan Al Nowais is a distinguished professional serving as the Chief Sustainability Officer at Emirates Foundation for Youth Development. With a remarkable 18-year tenure at Emirates Foundation, she leads initiatives to empower youth and enhance their leadership skills, ensuring philanthropic capital contributes to sustainable socio-economic development. Khuloud's strategic vision has resulted in transformative successes, including the restructuring of Dar Zayed for family care, establishment of the Kafaat program for youth empowerment, and integration of sustainability into Emirates Foundation's strategy. Recognized as one of the 'Top 20 Most Influential Women in the UAE,' she is dedicated to promoting gender-balanced executive teams and boards. Her illustrious career includes roles at Dolphin Energy and ADNOC, and she holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from Portland State University. Khuloud is a catalyst for positive change, mentor to emerging leaders, and a champion of youth empowerment in the UAE.