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According to the federal law of the UAE, we are ensuring that we will contribute to a sustainable world for future generations. (Dr. Samiullah Khan)

Dr. Samiullah Khan, BE, MBA, PhD
Climate Change Expert | Sustainability Leader | Innovation Strategist

Dubai:(web Desk)::Dr.Samiullah Khan’s vision is to provide a green environment to the new generation and provide them with a clean living standard in the future, whether it is the construction sector, automobile, energy or industrial sector. The use of green technology in every sector so that our future generations have a clean living and sustainable environment. Dr. Samiullah Khan says that in accordance with the UAE federal law, we are setting ourselves apart and ensuring that we contribute to a sustainable world for future generations.

Dr. Samiullah Khan began his career at Tata Motors, where among the youngest engineers, he lead international operations in Bangladesh and Saudi Arabia and grew Tata’s market share in the school bus sector to an impressive 96%.

After a stellar 17 years with Tata and five years at SRM University, Samiullah found his true calling in 2015 as CEO of World Islands, introducing Air-to-Water technology, which harnessed the humidity in Dubai’s deserts to produce clean drinking water, using solar energy, an innovation that has had significant success in landscaping.

Dr. Samiullah Khan’s work connects engineering, finance, policy, and environmental, social, and governance, making him a trusted voice for governments, developers, and academic institutions.His patented technology, the Smart Air Handling Unit, is expected to revolutionize the global health ventilation and air conditioning industry. The system improves indoor air quality

Dr. Samiullah Khan has played a practical and strategic role in advancing the UAE’s National Food Security Strategy 2051, which prioritizes resilient food systems, local production, resource efficiency, and climate-smart agriculture

Promoting desert agriculture models that integrate renewable energy, greywater reuse, and microclimate optimization to enable food production in extreme heat conditions.

Consulting engagements with agritech and environmental technology firms demonstrate that marginal and saline lands can be brought into productive use through targeted interventions, in line with the UAE’s goal of diversification.

Through his leadership in sustainability and climate innovation, Dr. Samiullah Khan has consistently advocated that food security in arid countries is inseparable from climate action, water stewardship, and energy efficiency. His work supports the UAE’s shift from food import dependence to controlled environment agriculture and technology-driven desert farming.

Dr. Samiullah Khan’s career spans 30 years in more than 52 countries, spanning executive leadership, academic institution building, climate innovation, and advocacy for global sustainability. His journey reflects an unusual synergy of industrial-scale implementation, policy-aligned sustainability, and cutting-edge climate technology, making him one of the most influential sustainability practitioners working from the UAE today.

Early Career Foundations: Engineering, Industry, and Leadership Disciplines:

Dr.Sami Khan began his professional journey with a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, followed by an MBA, which gave him a foundation in both technical rigor and business strategy. His early career was built in large industrial and automotive ecosystems, most notably with the Tata Group, one of Asia’s most complex and diverse conglomerates.
As Country Head of Tata Motors in Saudi Arabia, he successfully established the brand among market leaders. His work spans Tata’s global joint ventures, including Mercedes-Benz (India), Daewoo (Korea), Hispano (Spain), Hispano Marabi (Morocco), Tata Netol (Bangladesh), Tata ACGL (Goa), Jaguar and Land Rover (Saudi Arabia). and large-scale manufacturing systems. This phase built the operational discipline and strategic execution capabilities that later defined his leadership of sustainability.

Institution Builder and Education Sector Leadership:

After a shift from pure industry leadership, Dr. Khan played a transformative role in higher education and institutional development. As Vice President of SRM University, he played a key role in establishing and promoting the SRM University, SRM (Information Technologies,• SRM Construction,• SRM Media,• SRM Institute of Medical Sciences,• SRM Hotel sectors.
Across Asia, the Middle East and Africa, he has mentored over 35,000 students, integrating the educational vision with employability, entrepreneurship and innovation.

This period solidified his identity as a master trainer, educator, and systems thinker, capable of scaling rather than simply managing institutions.

Hospitality, Destination Development, and Experiential Sustainability

Dr. Samiullah Khan later served as the Chief Executive Officer of Jazira (Lebanon Jazira, UAE), one of the most exclusive and environmentally sensitive destinations in the region. This role marked a significant shift: sustainability was no longer theoretical or academic, but was embedded in luxury development, destination management, and environmental stewardship. The island became a firm advocate for integrating environmental conservation, experiential tourism, and high-end real estate, reinforcing its belief that sustainability and commercial success are not mutually exclusive.

Climate Innovation and Net Zero Leadership::
In the most recent phase of his career, Dr. Sami Khan has emerged as a regional climate innovation leader, currently serving as:
• Chief Sustainability Officer, Fakhruddin Holding, Chief Executive Officer, Safe Airtech,• Managing Director, Yuka International,• Advisory Board Member, Rochester Institute of Technology۔
Through these roles, Dr. Khan has led the way in Net Zero strategies, direct air carbon capture, renewable energy systems, air-to-water technology, advanced health, ventilation and air conditioning, and energy efficiency solutions. has advised project leadership for:
His work connects engineering, finance, policy, and environmental, social, and governance, making him a trusted voice for governments, developers, and academic institutions.
His patented technology Smart Air Handling Unit is expected to revolutionize the global health ventilation and air conditioning industry. The system improves indoor air quality.

Dr. Samiullah Khan has been honored with numerous high-profile government and non-government awards for his valuable creative and practical contributions to the fields of weather, natural climate, modern agriculture, construction, and automotive.

Including the Her Highness Sheikha Maryam Al Maktoum Award, the Sustainability Leader Award from His Royal Highness Sheikh Rashid Al Nuaimi, the Construction Innovation Award, the Dr. Abdul Kalam Innovation Award, the Sustainability Time – Award for Direct Air Carbon Capture (FEDA), the winner of DIWA – produces more than 5000 liters of high-quality drinking water per day from humidity in the UAE desert using solar energy, the winner of the Innovation Award (Carbon Capture) – Climate Control Magazine, the Sustainability Leader Award from the Food Service Equipment Distributors Association, the Green Developer Award from NDTV, the World Reality Congress Award – Gold (Sustainability), the CPI Media – Rain Resilience – Leadership Award, the Gulf Business – Sustainability Project Award, the Most Innovative MEP Project Award from the Indian Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers, in addition to various seminars and awards from several international organizations. Dr. Samiullah Khan was honored with awards for his participation in conferences, which reflect his creative talents and pay tribute to him.