Reimagining The Role of Business in Global Prosperity.

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World with Purpose

Reimagining the Role of Business in Global Prosperity

World with Purpose is GHAYA’s global thought-leadership and convening platform, bringing together leaders from business, government and society to challenge conventional thinking, inspire collective action and advance a more purposeful vision of prosperity.

Business Has the Power to Shape a Better World.

We believe that business has a responsibility that extends beyond financial returns. Through innovation, investment, leadership and collaboration, it has the potential to address societal challenges while creating enduring economic value.

World with Purpose was founded on the conviction that the future of business lies in aligning commercial success with the wellbeing of people and the planet.

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Our Journey

Building a global movement, one conversation at a time.

UAE 2023

From Purpose to Impact

Saudi Arabia 2025

The Purpose Legacy

Our Community

One Mission

Enabling Global Prosperity. One purpose-led business at a time.

Join 500+ CEOs, global thought leaders, business visionaries, academic luminaries, entrepreneurial trailblazers, philanthropic champions, consciousness pioneers, acclaimed authors, and emerging youth influencers as we co-create a world where business benefits everyone.

At World with Purpose, we believe in the power of collective action and the potential to create a brighter future for all. Our mission is deeply rooted in supporting the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) to tackle the world’s most pressing challenges. At the heart of our endeavour lies a commitment to enable global prosperity for all. By aligning our efforts with the UN SDGs, we aim to create shifts in mind perspective of business leaders to contribute to eradicating poverty and hunger, promoting quality education and gender equality, ensuring clean water and sanitation, fostering sustainable economic growth, and combating climate change, simply through “business as usual”.

Our Six Pillars of Programming

Each pillar hosts the world’s best from their respective fields.

inspirational global thought leadership

disruptive investments roundtables

expanding the consciousness of business leaders

where purpose meets profit for global impact

co-creative workshops for a better future

empowering youth and women

The Pledge

World with Purpose Pledge

The World with Purpose Pledge, endorsed by 40 founding signatories, serves as a powerful declaration by esteemed business leaders and organizations in the United Arab Emirates. Recognizing the urgency of embracing purpose-led strategies for positive societal and environmental impact, signatories commit to redefining the role of businesses in delivering global prosperity and shaping a sustainable and inclusive future.

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From Our Founder

“In the tapestry of life, great privilege weaves the threads of profound responsibility. WORLD WITH PURPOSE is a canvas to craft a better tomorrow, illuminating the path for purpose-driven businesses to create lasting positive change.”

Roberta Calarese — Founder and CEO of GHAYA

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