Registration And Networking
Three leaders from CBFS, MSX, ZeeDimension and our students
ESG FORUM 2026
BUILDING A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE
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Empowering Sustainable Transformation through ESG Leadership in Oman and beyond.
Date
Tuesday, 1st April 2026
Venue
CBFS – Muscat Hall
A Strategic Collaboration Between
About
ESG Forum
In a time when sustainability has become a defining factor of national competitiveness and institutional credibility, the College of Banking and Financial Studies (CBFS), ZeeDimension, together with the Muscat Stock Exchange (MSX) are joining forces to host the ESG Forum 2026: Building a Sustainable Future.
This strategic collaboration embodies the commitment of Oman’s academic, technological, and financial sectors to advancing the country’s transition toward a sustainable and inclusive economy aligned with Oman Vision 2040.
Event Objectives
Sustainable Impact
Legacy and Impact
The CBFS–ZeeDimension–MSX partnership aims to establish a permanent platform for ESG knowledge exchange, innovation, and applied learning in Oman and the wider MENA region. Through this partnership, ESG Forum 2026 becomes a catalyst for sustainable transformation strengthening leadership, enhancing institutional capability, and positioning Oman as a regional hub for sustainable finance and governance excellence.
Permanent ESG Platform
Establishing a sustainable knowledge and collaboration hub for ESG leadership and innovation.
Permanent ESG Platform
A long-term hub for ESG knowledge, collaboration, and applied innovation.
Driving Transformation
Turning ESG frameworks into practical tools that create measurable institutional value.
Driving Transformation
Practical ESG tools that convert compliance into sustainable value.
Future-Ready Leadership
Empowering professionals and organizations to lead sustainable finance and governance excellence.
Future-Ready Leadership
Developing responsible leaders aligned with Oman Vision 2040.
Forum Agenda
1st Apr 2026
Welcome Address
Dr. Zahran Salim Al Salti, Dean (CBFS)
Keynote 1
Leading ESG Transformation: From Compliance to Sustainable Impact (TBC)
Haitham Al Salmi, CEO (MSX)
Panel Discussion 1:
Dr. Ahmed Al-Abdali (CBFS)
Assistant Dean for Training & Continuing Education, Training & Continuing Education
Panelists:
- H.H. Sayyida Wisam Jaifer Al Said (Chief Marketing, Communications, and Sustainability Officer, National Finance)
- Muhannad Yahya Aljuma (G.M – Sustainability & Value Creation. Oman Environmental Services Holding Company (Be’ah))
- Saleh Nasser Al-Saadi (Director of the Sustainable Energy Research Center, Sultan Qaboos University (SQU))
- Muhannad Al Kalbani (VP, Net Zero Center of Excellence)
Recognition Ceremony – Honoring speakers and the chief guest
CBFS Leadership
Networking Breakfast
Breakfast and refreshment
Key Note 2 & 3
Dr. Ezz Hatab, CEO ZeeDimension
Spotlight Talk: Integrating ESG, GRC and EFQM for Institutional Excellence
Nadiya Mohammed Al Alaw
Director, Vision Implementation & Institutional Performance, FSA
Panel Discussion 2:
Moderator:
Dr. Yousuf Mohamed Zahran Al Balushi
Panelists:
Hanifa Yemer
(ESG Advisor, Development Bank)
Ahmed
FSA
Bader
CEO, MSX
Best Practice Showcase:
Marie Helene Maurette - WADI Rating
Lunch Break
Interactive Workshop:
Sumit Sundriyal, ESG Director
(ZeeDimension)
Ibrahim Alzakwani, ESG Manager
(Sohar International Bank)
Closing Reflections -
Dr. Yousuf Khamis Al Mabsali, Assistant Dean (CBFS)
