Dubai reception celebrates the launch of Imbono

An evening reception was held at the Jumeirah Beach Hotel in Dubai to celebrate the launch of Imbono, bringing together staff, friends, and invited guests for a landmark moment in the platform’s development.

Set against the city's glittering skyline, the event provided an opportunity to mark the formal introduction of Imbono and its vision to deliver and operate essential infrastructure across emerging markets. Guests included senior executives, staff members and attendees from the World Governments Summit, reflecting the breadth of relationships that underpin the platform’s work.

The evening featured remarks from CEO Marcus Weyll, highlighting Imbono’s commitment to its new home in the UAE. Marcus also emphasised the importance of long-term partnerships, local presence and execution excellence in delivering sustainable impact.

The reception also offered a chance to recognise the teams and collaborators who have contributed to the platform’s evolution. As fireworks lit up the night sky, the event underscored a shared commitment to building resilient infrastructure and expanding access to essential services for communities across emerging markets.