One of the most influential people in the world in the field of real estate development, technology and economic transformation, Mohamed Alabbar, founder and president of the Eagle Hills company, will participate in the Adria Future Summit, which will be held from April 22 to 24 in Porto Montenegro.
His participation reflects the increasing importance of the region as a destination for strategic investments, innovations and large-scale projects. As countries along the Adriatic strive to modernize infrastructure and accelerate sustainable urbanization, Alabbar’s presence underscores the shift toward integrating advanced technologies with cultural heritage preservation.
“The Adria region is at a crucial moment,” said Mohamed Alabbar. “What I see here is energy, ambition and untapped potential. The Adria Future Summit is more than an event; it’s a catalyst for partnerships and bold ideas that can redefine the future of cities, communities and economies. I’m excited to be part of this journey.”Biljana Braithwaite, founder of the Summit and CEO of Sustineri Partners, highlighted the development that drives this platform: “What started as the ESG Adria Summit laid a strong foundation for responsible business and investment. Today, as the Adria Future Summit, we are accelerating that vision, connecting sustainability with innovation, investment and long-term regional competitiveness. The arrival of a leader like Mohamed Alabbar reflects the growing international influence and ambition of the Summit.”
Alabbar is recognized worldwide as the founder of Emaar Properties, which is behind landmark projects including the Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world, and the Dubai Mall. These projects have contributed to the positioning of Dubai as a global center of tourism, investment and innovation. In addition to real estate, he is known as a tireless technology innovator, who launched noon.com to capture the e-commerce market in the Arab world, and founded Zand, the first digital bank in the United Arab Emirates. Through Eagle Hills, he has led the development of large master-planned communities, marinas and coastal destinations on three continents, delivering mixed-use urban projects, luxury marinas and coastal revitalization projects designed to drive long-term economic growth.
The Adriatic region is becoming an increasingly important part of that global vision, and Montenegro in particular caught his attention as a destination where he sees the potential for a new type of development: one that is completely designed and guided by artificial intelligence, and sets new global standards in the way technology and nature can coexist.
Reflecting the growing international significance of the Adria Future Summit, this year’s edition continues to attract globally influential leaders, confirming the event’s role in supporting strategic investments, innovation and future-oriented development throughout the region.
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About the Adria Future Summit
Adria Future Summit (April 22–24, 2026, Porto Montenegro, Tivat) is a leading platform that connects global capital, technology and leaders with the rapidly growing economies of Southeast Europe. Now in its fourth consecutive year, and previously known as the ESG Adria Summit, the event is organized by Sustineri Partners with the support of the Government of Montenegro. Through carefully designed dialogues, ministerial forums and targeted investor connections, the Summit encourages concrete partnerships in the fields of energy, digital infrastructure and innovation.
For more information, visit https://adriafuturesummit.org/