Nadine Bitar Chahine, managing partner of Baladiya Catalyst, MENA native woman leader that was involved in the planning process of more than 45 large scale projects and advisor on urban policies, strategies, and programs for Abu Dhabi, Riyadh, Dubai, Sharjah, Makkah, and Jeddah cities.
Her mission is to catalyze the transition towards liveable, sustainable, resilient, and innovative MENA cities. As a recognised Global Top Voice in Sustainable Urban Development and recognised UN expert, Nadine Bitar actively addressed audiences in key international and regional platforms organized by United Nations, World Bank, GCC council, Arab League, MIT and others. She has convened and delivered peer learning , knowledge sharing, and capacity building workshops across the United Kingdom, Tanzania, Indonesia, Malaysia, India, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Egypt, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE.
Nadine Bitar advocates passionately for diversity and inclusion in the urban development industry sector focusing on women leadership, entrepreneurship, and innovation. She is also the secretary general of IFLA Middle East and member of multiple regional and global organizations. She is a registered architect with two master’s in urban design and urban policy and currently doing a doctorate in sustainable urban development.