Crescent Enterprises has taken center stage as the Premier Partner of the 2025 Asia Pacific Cities Summit (APCS) and Mayors’ Forum, held at Expo City Dubai. The event brought together over 1,500 city leaders, including mayors, deputy mayors, and senior officials, alongside business and innovation leaders, to foster collaboration and share insights on sustainable urban development. Crescent Enterprises, along with its subsidiary Gulftainer, hosted an exclusive Dinner in the Desert, emphasizing the UAE’s commitment to dialogue and partnership in shaping the cities of the future. Badr Jafar, CEO of Crescent Enterprises, highlighted the UAE’s legacy of public-private collaboration, from Expo 2020 to COP28, and its dedication to sharing best practices globally. Tushar Singhvi, Deputy CEO and Head of Investments, underscored the private sector’s role in transforming cities from data-rich to decision-wise through digital infrastructure and innovation. Farid Belbouab, Group CEO of Gulftainer, discussed the transformative potential of ports and logistics in fostering sustainable coastal economies. Crescent Enterprises’ multi-platform strategy, spanning logistics, technology, and venture development, aligns with the UAE’s vision for sustainable urban transformation and the summit’s theme, ‘Connecting Cities, Creating Futures.’
Crescent Enterprises champions global collaboration and innovation in urban transformation
