Dubai Entrepreneur Joins Global Commission on Healthy Indoor Air Announced at the United Nations

Hisham Jaber, Founder at The Healthy Home® & IEQ Technologies, Joins the Global Commission on Healthy Indoor Air

The new commission announced at the United Nations unites more than 170 leaders from over 30 countries to drive global action on healthy indoor air

(Dubai, Oct 8, 2025) – Hisham Jaber, Founder of The Healthy Home & IEQ Technologies, will serve as a Commissioner of the newly launched Global Commission on Healthy Indoor Air, an initiative led by the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) to elevate indoor air as a critical public health priority and drive coordinated global action and solutions.

Announced at the United Nations during Climate Week, the Commission brings together more than 170 global leaders from over 30 countries, including a former U.S. Surgeon General, global health authorities, senior scientists and researchers from leading universities, as well as executives and sustainability leaders across design, real estate, technology, and manufacturing.

As a Commissioner, Hisham will join colleagues from around the world in developing a Global Framework for Action and catalyzing the creation of national Blueprints to strengthen indoor air quality efforts across regions.

“It’s an honour to be part of a global effort that places indoor air quality at the centre of public health,” said Hisham Jaber. “The air we breathe indoors affects every aspect of our health and quality of life, and improving indoor air quality has always been at the heart of what we do. For over a decade, our mission has been to create healthier living environments across the region, and it’s inspiring to see this issue recognised on a global stage. I look forward to contributing to collective action that makes healthier living accessible to everyone.”

“We’re thrilled to have the expertise of Hisham Jaber on the Global Commission on Healthy Indoor Air,” said IWBI President and CEO Rachel Hodgdon. “Hisham joins an acclaimed cohort that will, in the coming months and years, chart a global framework and co-develop national blueprints that offer strategies for action along with the sustained drumbeat of attention and awareness necessary to elevate this issue worldwide.”

“It’s an incredible opportunity to bring such an esteemed group of professionals together for an urgent cause,” added Dr. Richard Carmona, 17th Surgeon General of the United States and Co-Chair of the Commission on Healthy Indoor Air. “We’ve set forth an important agenda, and I look forward to [NAME’S] contributions.”

Indoor air pollution is associated with nearly 3.2 million premature deaths annually and contributes to a wide range of chronic and acute health conditions, including respiratory illness, cardiovascular disease, and cognitive decline. Despite the risks and the fact that people spend 90% of their lives indoors, indoor air quality has historically lagged behind other public health and environmental priorities.

The Commission will:

• Elevate a global call to action that places healthy indoor air at the forefront of public health and policy priorities
• Build global awareness by highlighting the urgent human and economic costs of unhealthy indoor air
• Establish a Global Framework for Action with clear prescriptions across key pillars of market transformation
• Catalyze country-specific National Blueprints in collaboration with local stakeholders
• Spur multi-sector investment to scale affordable, effective and equitable solutions

The Commission’s Global Framework for Action will be released by the end of 2026, alongside national Blueprints published on a rolling basis.

Find more information on the Commission, visit https://www.wellcertified.com/global-commission 

About the International WELL Building Institute

The International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) is a public benefit corporation and the global authority for transforming health and well-being in buildings, organizations and communities. In pursuit of its public-health mission, IWBI mobilizes its community through the development and administration of the WELL Building Standard (WELL), WELL for residential, WELL Community Standard, its WELL ratings and management of the WELL AP credential. IWBI also translates research into practice, develops educational resources and advocates for policies that promote people-first places for everyone, everywhere. More information on WELL can be found here.

About The Healthy Home® and IEQ Technologies

Founded by Hisham Jaber, The Healthy Home® and IEQ Technologies work together to advance indoor environmental quality across the region. The Healthy Home®, established in 2013, is a leading home wellness company operating across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Kuwait, offering scientifically backed services such as NADCA-certified AC deep cleaning, mattress and furniture sanitisation, and water tank treatments. 

IEQ Technologies, its innovation arm, provides cutting-edge solutions for indoor environmental monitoring and purification, partnering with global leaders to bring advanced air quality technologies to the market. Together, the two companies are dedicated to improving indoor wellness standards and making healthier living environments accessible to all.