GCFC joins First Abu Dhabi Bank in empowering university talent to tackle the future of climate finance and accelerate the UAE’s net-zero journey

Through its Executive Vice President, Elias El Mrabet • إلياس المرابط, GCFC had the privilege of serving as a judge for FAB’s Future Business Leaders Challenge, where bright minds from leading UAE universities tackled one of the most critical questions of our time:

💡 “How can the UAE effectively scale the deployment of climate capital into transformative projects to achieve its ambitious net-zero goals by 2050?”

The energy, creativity, composure, and strategic thinking displayed by students from American University of Sharjah, Zayed University Abu Dhabi & Dubai, New York University Abu Dhabi, and Khalifa University were truly inspiring. Their insights into innovative finance mechanisms, the evolving role of technology, and AI-driven solutions reflect the bold, pragmatic thinking needed to accelerate climate action, support emerging markets, and advance the energy transition.

A big thank you 🙌 to First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) for spearheading this initiative and fostering the next generation of climate finance leaders. Excited to see these future changemakers turn ideas into impact!