BEEAH honors innovators at end of ‘Future Pioneers Award 13'
Hind Al Huwaidi confirmed that the award is witnessing continuous development with each edition, noting that this edition featured the participation of 165 innovative projects from around the world, distributed across five main sustainability categories: Sustainability Pioneer, Sustainability Champion, Sustainability Product, Best Sustainable Initiative of the Year, and Sustainability Leadership.
Al Huwaidi,
in exclusive statements to 'Sharjah 24,'
explained that the Future Pioneers Award aims to highlight innovative solutions in the field of sustainability and empower idea owners to expand their environmental and societal impact through an interactive platform that brings together young minds and specialized expertise in an environment that stimulates creativity.
Al Huwaidi added that the launch of the 13th edition reflects Bee'ah Group's commitment to supporting sustainable transformation locally and globally. The award today represents one of the most important initiatives encouraging a more conscious and sustainable future and highlights the role of innovation in achieving the UAE's Vision 2025 as the "Year of Community."
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