Nadine Abdel Ghaffar Honored with the "Circular Economy Excellence" Award at the 2026 Circle the Med Forum

Nadine Abdel Ghaffar, cultural entrepreneur, curator, and founder of Art D’Égypte / CulturVator, has been awarded the prestigious Circular Economy Excellence prize at the 2026 CIRCLE THE MED – THE MEDITERRANEAN FORUM. This distinction comes in recognition of her pioneering contributions to strengthening the vital link between culture and sustainability across the Mediterranean region.

This year’s forum was convened under the theme “A New Pact for a Sustainable Mediterranean Future: Shared Vision; Collective Action,” expertly led by the former Prime Minister of Greece, Mr. George A. Papandreou, and held in the esteemed presence of the President of the Hellenic Republic, H.E. Mr. Constantine An. Tassoulas.

Expressing her pride and gratitude for the honor, Nadine Abdel Ghaffar emphasized that this award represents a major milestone, not only on a personal level but also as international recognition of Art D’Égypte's role in leveraging cultural heritage as a powerful catalyst for sustainable development, social cohesion, and inclusive economic growth.

During the forum, Abdel Ghaffar participated in a pivotal panel discussion titled "Living Heritage and Sustainable Tourism," where she asserted that heritage is far more than a historical legacy to be protected; it is the human pillar essential to achieving true sustainability.

She further added that Art D’Égypte continues to pioneer innovative models for regenerative tourism and community-led development, ensuring that local identity remains at the absolute heart of sustainable innovation, both throughout the Mediterranean and on a global scale.

This international recognition reflects the growing global standing of Art D’Égypte as a leading organization bridging culture and sustainability, while cementing the role of heritage as a driving force for building more resilient, inclusive, and sustainable societies.