Prof. Manahel Thabet has been recognized as one of the Tech Diplomacy Global 50® – 2026, an international list honoring the world’s most influential leaders shaping the future of technology governance and global cooperation.
Published by the Tech Diplomacy Global Institute, the Tech Diplomacy Global 50® highlights leaders from government, academia, international organizations, and civil society who are advancing responsible, ethical, and inclusive approaches to emerging technologies.
Prof. Thabet’s selection reflects her longstanding leadership at the intersection of science, technology, diplomacy, and sustainable development. As President of the Economic Forum for Sustainable Development, she has championed innovation-driven solutions that support economic resilience and global development, particularly in emerging economies.
This recognition places Prof. Thabet among a distinguished group of global leaders contributing to international dialogue on artificial intelligence, digital transformation, and technology policy—affirming her role as a leading voice in shaping a more sustainable and cooperative digital future.
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