Adrienne Doolan is the kind of person who talks about decarbonisation with the same warmth most people reserve for brunch plans. She’s the founder of Sustain Global, a platform that connects impact-driven businesses with corporates ready to actually do something about sustainability. A lifelong art collector, nature lover, and straight-talker with a sharp sense of humor, Adrienne found her rhythm in Ras Al Khaimah — where mountains, sea, stars, and community collide. RAK didn’t just give her a home; it gave her the space to build legacy-level impact.
Interview Highlights
🇮🇪 From Dublin to the desert: After 18 years in Dubai, weekend road trips turned into a full-time RAK love story — and she’s never looked back.
🎨 Art, nature & sustainability = her holy trinity: Discovering the Design Gallery within three days of moving basically sealed the deal.
🌌 Star-gazing > city lights: Low light pollution, birds in the garden, and mountains behind her — RAK feeds her soul.
👩💼 Women thrive here: Adrienne calls out the UAE for something Europe still struggles with — safety, respect, and real support for women.
🌍 The “green fairy godmother” effect: She’s built a 500+ member impact community helping corporates decarbonise — with zero greenwashing.
🎬 Big dream alert: A regional climate documentary showcasing the UAE and Saudi — not just the challenges, but the action. Netflix-level ambitions included.
💬 RAK community hack: Join WOW-RAK, visit the Design Gallery, say yes to WhatsApp groups — suddenly, you’re connected to everything (and loving it).
Pull Out Quotes
“My professional purpose is the same as my life’s purpose — to create impact and to leave a legacy where I have not harmed the earth.”
“One of the companies calls me their green fairy godmother — which is a very heartwarming compliment.”
“When I wake up in the morning, it’s not going to work — it’s hoping to drive change.”
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About the Collaboration (WOW-RAK × E-Find RAK)
When storytelling meets discovery — you get a front-row seat to Ras Al Khaimah’s most inspiring journeys. That’s exactly what happens when WOW-RAK, the city’s lifestyle voice, joins hands with E-Find RAK, the digital compass for local talent and businesses. Think of it as your backstage pass to the people shaping RAK — with heart, hustle, and a whole lot of personality.
Together, we’re lifting the curtain on the movers and makers behind the emirate’s glow-up. From boardrooms to beach walks, RAK Icons brings you real stories from real legends — all rooted right here in Ras Al Khaimah.
Together, we’re putting the spotlight where it belongs: on the people behind the scenes — the dreamers, doers, and change-makers who are building, creating, and inspiring in Ras Al Khaimah. From accountants to artists, chefs to CEOs, RAK Icons is our way of saying, “Hey, have you met this amazing human yet?”
Because Ras Al Khaimah isn’t just about the views — it’s about the visionaries. And this collaboration is here to tell their stories, one incredible local at a time.
- E-Find RAK YouTube Channel
- WOW-RAK Homepage
- Submit a Story Tip (info@wow-rak.com)
