Global thought leader, sustainability visionary, and influential entrepreneur, renowned for his work and ideas on futural circular economy and climate-adaptive urban solutions. He knows almost everything about water, for his journey began navigating with cargo ships on the Rhine, in Europe and later he built ships with his family’s business, overseeing the construction of containerships, which were ready built from casco in only four months. He is coming with the concept of Seventh, a sustainable climate adaptable floating island, the place for inviting world leaders, work on global challenges and introduce big changes to the world. Is all of this starting in Dubai?
As the founder of BRIDGES2000, he was the bridge builder. Personally he is a connector, he brings parties together and makes things happen. He dared and after dreaming 40 nights in a lucid way and understanding he received the biggest assignment men can be given, he started Seventh Project Development in The Netherlands and some years later among other started in Dubai Seventh Project Management Worldwide, to bring all partners together for this project.
Hendrik is the Dutchman who never sleeps. Next to bridges and the solutions he gives in his writing, he does all needed to make Seventh happening. Seventh as facility and as the real goal realizing The Other Way of Living, elevating quality of life on Earth. Like he says about sustainable societies: Sustainable societies start with healthy bodies and minds – from this we know his attitude and sanity, for only with a healthy mind we are able to make better and good decisions.
Let’s give this strategic planner who is emphasizing inclusivity and dialogue, and is a real game changer a hand. Let’s foster the possibilities on New Circular Economy and create The Other Way of Living together. The Seventh project will give Dubai and the world we live in a new horizon.
Recognized as “Asia’s Visionary Icon in Sustainability and Circular Economy,” Hendrik has published five books, including “Health During Corona and After Corona.” His insights have been featured in GULF NEWS, Saadaah, and Construction Week. And as has been said, “He is person with reliable answers on future urbanization.” Get inspired by to the man with the big assignment living by the stories about Atlantis.
HENDIK VAN DER HAM
Founder . President . ChairmanWe prioritize respect and ethics by listening to all cultures and promoting peace without jumping to conclusions. Our goal is to create a New Circular Economy that values quality of life above money. Although money remains important, we must focus on living quality lives free from disease, where everyone is respected and not overpowered.
Seventh Dubai will host significant events such as the G20 and G8 summits, where important future decisions will be made.
Seventh aims to be the ideal facility for bringing people together to change the world step by step. While this vision may seem like creating heaven on Earth, we believe it is possible due to our collective power.
Seventh Dubai will also attract health seekers for wellness retreats, rejuvenation, stem cell therapy, frequency therapy, and other treatments, promoting overall well-being. By fostering respect, ethics, and quality of life, Seventh will be a beacon of positive change and innovation for the future.