Dr. Moutaz Alriahy

DR. Moutaz Alriahy is an International Geothermal & CO₂ Solutions Expert and climate-tech entrepreneur, with extensive experience delivering advisory work for governments, public institutions, and private-sector companies across the Middle East and beyond. He is an official participant in the Conference of Parties (COP) and an active contributor to high-level climate and sustainability platforms.He is the Co-founder and CEO of CRETA Group, leading pioneering initiatives in geothermal energy, carbon capture and utilization, waste-to-hydrogen systems, and climate-resilient agriculture. His work focuses on translating advanced engineering and climate science into pilot-scale and investment-ready projects aligned with UNFCCC, COP, and SDG frameworks, with a strong emphasis on deployability and economic viability.Moutaz is an award-winning innovator, most recently recognized in Abu Dhabi by the Arab Water Council for excellence in advancing non-conventional resources and sustainable water solutions. He was also selected as a semi-finalist in the Global Water Challenge under the Mohammed bin Zayed Water Initiative, recognizing scalable and impactful solutions for water security in arid regions.He is a three-time participant in the World Bank Youth Summit in Washington, D.C., where he engaged with global policymakers, financiers, and innovation leaders on climate innovation and sustainable development. He has served as a judge for the IBA-AAPG Geothermal Energy Competition and contributed to the development of its official judging and evaluation criteria, reinforcing his role in