Majd Fayyad

Majd is an award-winning sustainability strategist, engineer, and thought leader specializing in decarbonization, energy efficiency, and net-zero transformation across the MENA region. He was recognized as Sustainability Champion of the Year (Editor’s Choice, 2025) by the MEP Middle East Awards and named among the UAE’s Most Influential Sustainability Leaders (2025) by Khaleej Times. Majd led transformational sustainability and programs in MENA as well as published several first-of-their-kind studies on energy efficiency and net zero buildings in the region. He is also the founder of MajdTalks, an online educational platform that raises awareness on sustainability and decarbonisation topics. In less than a year, MajdTalks has grown into a vibrant community of more than 70K followers across social media platforms, positioning Majd as one of the region’s leading sustainability voices. In his current role at the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy, Majd leads strategy and policy development on demand side energy management, integrated water management, green mobility, and the circular economy. He also serves as director and board member of the newly launched Advancing Net Zero Volunteering Team, a platform designed to accelerate the transition to net zero cities in the UAE. Majd was a speaker at 100+ flagship sustainability events in the UAE and region and a jury member of several regional awards programs. He is also the lead author of 10 technical energy publications and has been interviewed by 15+ regional magazines, radios, and newspapers on energy and sustainability topics.