Khuloud ALNUWAIS

Khuloud has close to 28 years of experience in the private sector & philanthropy. Khuloud leads the development of new initiatives including establishing the Emirates Foundation in 2005, she conducts research and advocates to influence relevant policy forums and dialogue. She has developed strong partnerships with the private sector including local & multi-nationals over the years to improve long term sustainability initiatives and integrate best practices into her work.

As Chief Sustainability Officer at Emirates Foundation, she recently became more focused on circularity initiatives, developing the national initiative- ne’ma to tackle food loss & waste reduction across the UAE to achieve the national food security strategy goals through a collaborative approach that engages all sectors across the food supply chain to change current behaviors and practices leading to food waste. She is also supporting the National Projects Office (Presidential Court) in the development of a new textile circularity initiative 

In Feb 2024, Khuloud received Arab Women of the year for social development Award from London Arabia Organization. In 2023 she was selected as one of the 17 women faces that were profiled during COP28 for tackling one of the 17 SDG goals which address Hunger and reducing food waste. In 2015 she Won the Emirates Woman Award for leadership by Dubai Quality group & in 2014 was profiled as one of UAE’s Inspirational leaders