Speakers

Joelle Saab is a circular economy, recycling and waste management leader with more than 15 years of experience advancing resource recovery, environmental performance and sustainable business growth across the UAE and the wider region.

She currently serves as Director of Recycling Facilities & ESG at Dulsco Environment, where she leads the performance and strategic development of recycling and treatment operations, alongside ESG, carbon management and sustainability initiatives. Her work focuses on translating sustainability commitments into measurable results through improved resource recovery, diversion from landfill, operational efficiency, carbon footprint measurement, Net Zero planning and stronger ESG governance.

Joelle is also the Chairperson of the Dubai Recycling Business Group under Dubai Chambers. Appointed to lead the Group, she brings together industry leaders, innovators and stakeholders from across the recycling value chain to shape strategic priorities, share knowledge and represent the collective voice of Dubai’s recycling sector. 

A defining milestone in Joelle’s career was leading the waste management strategy for Expo 2020 Dubai. She directed the planning and delivery of end to end waste operations for one of the world’s most prominent sustainability showcases. 

Earlier in her career, Joelle worked as an Environmental Specialist with Emirates Environmental Group in the UAE. In Lebanon, she led and contributed to environmental restoration and reforestation initiatives, including international projects in collaboration with the European Union and the United States Agency for International Development. She has also lectured to Environmental Sciences Master’s students at Saint Joseph University of Beirut, with a focus on reforestation practices in Lebanon and the Mediterranean region.

Joelle holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology and Biochemistry and a Master’s degree in Environmental Science and Management from Saint Joseph University of Beirut. She has further strengthened her leadership and climate business expertise through executive education at Harvard Business School, including a leadership programme and a Business and Climate Change programme.

Known for her collaborative and action oriented leadership style, Joelle is passionate about empowering teams, building meaningful cross sector partnerships and creating practical solutions that connect environmental responsibility with commercial value. She continues to advocate for a more resource efficient, resilient and sustainable UAE.