Gulf Environment & Sustainable Development Forum

Welcome to the Gulf Environment & Sustainable Development Forum (GEF), Saudi Arabia’s official environment exhibition and conference, held under the patronage of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz. Launched in 2010, under the initiative of the Presidency of Meteorology & Environment, GEF brings international experts together to develop environmental enterprise within the Kingdom.

GEF 2011 Fast Facts:

• The only environment event held under the patronage of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz
• VIP Opening Ceremony, featuring the Minister of Petroleum & Mineral Resources
• Over 200 Senior Level Delegates
• Over 100 International Exhibitors

View the GEF 2011 Highlight Video
View the GEF 2011 Post Show Report

Why attend GEF 2012?

With the Arab world witnessing a steep increase in activity in the environmental sector, GEF provides a platform for information exchange for leading environmental professionals across the region as well as an ideal launch pad for international investors looking to develop projects in the Kingdom and across the GCC.

Exhibition: Download the exhibition brochure here

The GEF exhibition is the largest environment exhibition in Saudi Arabia and one of the largest in the Middle East. Over 2000 visitors attended the exhibition in 2011, blending both senior level public and private decision makers, looking to invest in the latest environmental solutions. Click here to find out more about the exhibition

Conference: Delegate packages start from just €795

The largest annual strategic environment conference in Saudi Arabia will focus on the Green Economy, CSR and Green Innovation. With the green economy becoming an increasingly exciting sector in which to conduct business, the conference will highlight opportunities for involvement in protecting and preserving the environment in a period of great economic expansion. Click here to find out more about the conference

Advisory Committee – Click here for a full list of speakers

Dr. Amyn Dahya

GEMS-UtilEco

Dr. Saiyed Al-Khouli

Presidency of Meteorology & Environment

H.E. Dr. Hani Bin Mohammed Bin Ahmed Aburas

Mayor of Jeddah

Sherif Issa

Mobinil