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Gulf Today
29-05-2025
- Business
- Gulf Today
AUS, BEEAH launch professorship in eco innovation
In a significant move that reaffirms the UAE's position at the forefront of sustainability and environmental innovation, American University of Sharjah (AUS) and BEEAH have signed an agreement to establish the BEEAH Professorship in Environmental Innovation and Sustainable Development at AUS. Backed by a generous Dhs5 million investment from BEEAH, the professorship aims to accelerate breakthrough research and equip future leaders with the tools to shape a more sustainable world. The agreement was signed at the AUS campus by Dr. Tod A. Laursen, Chancellor of AUS, and Khaled Al Huraimel, Group Chief Executive Officer and Vice-Chairman of BEEAH, in the presence of Sheikha Bodour Bint Sultan Al Qasimi, President of AUS, and representatives from both institutions. 'This partnership with BEEAH is a strategic alignment of vision and values. It reflects our shared commitment to addressing the world's most pressing environmental challenges through knowledge, innovation and leadership,' said Dr. Laursen. 'The BEEAH professorship will empower AUS to deepen its research agenda while preparing our students to lead in an increasingly complex, sustainability-focused global landscape.' 'To solve our collective challenges as society and drive sustainable progress at scale, education, research and innovation are essential. BEEAH's educational initiatives in these areas and our long-time strategic partnership with AUS are a testament to that fact,' said Al Huraimel. 'The new professorship marks a major step forward in our shared journey of collaboration, unlocking a new opportunity for academic excellence, groundbreaking research and transformational leadership dedicated to sparking innovations for a sustainable tomorrow.' The professorship will serve as a cornerstone for advancing research in climate resilience, environmental sustainability and sustainable urban development. It will also foster innovation in key areas such as renewable energy, waste management, smart cities and the circular economy — while equipping the next generation of leaders with the knowledge and tools to drive impactful environmental change. AUS is ranked first in the UAE for environmental sustainability (QS World University Rankings 2025) and has been named a Sustainability Tracking, Assessment and Rating System (STARS) Gold Institution by the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) based on its accomplishments in campus sustainability. Reem Bardan, Executive Director of Advancement and Alumni Affairs at AUS, said: 'What makes this partnership truly meaningful is its consistency and depth. BEEAH has stood by AUS across many milestones — sponsoring flagship campus events, engaging with our students and supporting initiatives that align with our academic and institutional goals. This professorship represents a natural progression in a relationship built on mutual trust, shared values and long-term commitment. It is yet another example of how strong, sustained partnerships can create lasting impact for our students, faculty and the broader AUS community.' This new professorship builds on AUS' growing portfolio of academic positions that support faculty excellence and long-term research impact. As part of its broader research strategy, AUS continues to attract prestigious investments that reinforce its role as a regional leader in innovation and academic advancement. For more information about AUS' professorships and chairs, visit .
Sharjah 24
28-05-2025
- Science
- Sharjah 24
AUS, BEEAH launch professorship to advance innovation
The agreement was signed at the AUS campus by Dr. Tod A. Laursen, Chancellor of AUS, and Khaled Al Huraimel, Group Chief Executive Officer and Vice-Chairman of BEEAH, in the presence of Her Excellency Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, President of AUS, and representatives from both institutions. 'This partnership with BEEAH is a strategic alignment of vision and values. It reflects our shared commitment to addressing the world's most pressing environmental challenges through knowledge, innovation and leadership,' said Dr. Laursen. 'The BEEAH professorship will empower AUS to deepen its research agenda while preparing our students to lead in an increasingly complex, sustainability-focused global landscape.' 'To solve our collective challenges as society and drive sustainable progress at scale, education, research and innovation are essential. BEEAH's educational initiatives in these areas and our long-time strategic partnership with AUS are a testament to that fact,' said Al Huraimel. 'The new professorship marks a major step forward in our shared journey of collaboration, unlocking a new opportunity for academic excellence, groundbreaking research and transformational leadership dedicated to sparking innovations for a sustainable tomorrow.' The professorship will serve as a cornerstone for advancing research in climate resilience, environmental sustainability and sustainable urban development. It will also foster innovation in key areas such as renewable energy, waste management, smart cities and the circular economy—while equipping the next generation of leaders with the knowledge and tools to drive impactful environmental change. AUS is ranked first in the UAE for environmental sustainability (QS World University Rankings 2025) and has been named a Sustainability Tracking, Assessment and Rating System (STARS) Gold Institution by the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) based on its accomplishments in campus sustainability. Reem Bardan, Executive Director of Advancement and Alumni Affairs at AUS, said: 'What makes this partnership truly meaningful is its consistency and depth. BEEAH has stood by AUS across many milestones—sponsoring flagship campus events, engaging with our students and supporting initiatives that align with our academic and institutional goals. This professorship represents a natural progression in a relationship built on mutual trust, shared values and long-term commitment. It is yet another example of how strong, sustained partnerships can create lasting impact for our students, faculty and the broader AUS community.' This new professorship builds on AUS' growing portfolio of academic positions that support faculty excellence and long-term research impact. As part of its broader research strategy, AUS continues to attract prestigious investments that reinforce its role as a regional leader in innovation and academic advancement.
Sharjah 24
10-04-2025
- Business
- Sharjah 24
BEEAH's award highlights promising innovations in sustainability
Held under the patronage of Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, President of the American University of Sharjah, the award recognises innovative ideas and projects from individuals and groups representing schools, universities, government institutions, and corporations internationally for contributing to a sustainable future. It builds on BEEAH's decade-long legacy of engaging and attracting thousands of entries focused on innovation and sustainability in the UAE, while expanding its scope as a global platform that showcases inspiring solutions for an environmentally progressive future. Underscoring the award's purpose, Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi said: 'Sustainability is a global challenge, and to address it, innovations are being developed all around the world. The Future Pioneers Award is seeing more countries participating with each edition, underscoring the importance of uniting innovations and spotlighting them for collective progress. Congratulations to the 2024-2025 winners, who have shared innovations that have the potential to make positive global impact.' Congratulating the winners, Khaled Al Huraimel, Group CEO and Vice Chairman at BEEAH, stated: 'Every year, BEEAH's Future Pioneers Award aims to spotlight innovative solutions that can help solve some of the world's most pressing environmental challenges. We are pleased to see an increased engagement both locally and globally this edition, which indicates growing awareness and commitment towards innovating for a sustainable future. We are pleased that the Future Pioneers Award is contributing to a culture of ingenuity in the UAE and beyond, from encouraging knowledge exchange among corporations, fostering knowledge building and critical thinking among students, to supporting institutions to push the boundaries of innovation for a better tomorrow.' The awards ceremony commenced with opening remarks from Khaled Al Huraimel, Group CEO and Vice Chairman at BEEAH, and Hind Al Huwaidi, Chief Executive Development Officer at BEEAH. During the event, Emirati inventor Fatima Al Kaabi delivered an inspirational talk, highlighting the role of innovation in crossing new frontiers for positive impact on society and the environment. The ceremony ended with the award distribution in the presence of Her Excellency Sheikha Bodour Al Qasimi, recognising 15 winning sustainable innovations and initiatives across five categories. The panel of judges, comprising esteemed professionals from the academic, digital governance, and strategy and innovation sectors, followed a rigorous process to select the winners. It screened 165 applications, before shortlisting ten in each category after an initial scoring exercise. The shortlisted candidates were then given the opportunity to showcase their innovations to the panel in an in-depth interview process, during which they shared details on their innovations, focussing on novelty in comparison to current solutions, real-world application and scalability. Based on the interview and the potential positive impact of their innovation, judges assigned a second score to each candidate. During a final meeting, the panel of judges performed a score calibration exercise, discussing the outcomes of the evaluation and ensuring that the most promising entries rise to the top. Open to individuals, groups, and organisations from across the globe, the 2024–2025 edition of the FPA attracted participants from ten countries, including the UAE, United States, Saudi Arabia, Oman, and India. The top three winners for each category are provided financial rewards to begin the process of scaling their emerging innovations for a sustainable future. During the ceremony, Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi and Khaled Al Huraimel awarded each of the winners, who all submitted from the UAE with highly competitive entries. FPA 2024-2025 Individual & Group Recipients Sustainability Product 1 st Place: Dr. Zafar Said, a professor, research and US-patent holder based in the UAE, won for demonstrating the incredible potential of integrating nanoparticles into traditional refrigerants, which improves cooling efficiency in HVAC systems and generates significant emissions savings. 2 nd Place: Alya Khalid Al Memari, Dalfa Ali, and Fatima Mukhtar, university students in Sharjah, won for their unique design of an ellipsoidal floating photovoltaic (FPV) system. Addressing the challenges of typical FPV systems, their design maximising sun exposure and minimises operational costs. 3 rd Place: Eman Al Marzooqi, a schoolteacher from Sharjah, won for her showcase of a unique robot called 'Sadoom', built by the students she mentored. The robot shreds paper and introduces seeds to produce plantable discs, promoting the collection of paper waste while shaping a greener environment. Sustainability Champion 1 st Place: Sainath Manikandan, a school student in the UAE, won for passionate advocacy of science, technology, robotics, engineering, arts, and mathematics to solve environmental challenges. Through his activities and interests, he has rallied inspired and educated his peers to innovate solutions for a sustainable future. 2 nd Place: Taif Aljasmi, a school student and young entrepreneur in the UAE, won for her utilisation of technology and robotics for positive environmental action. Her active collaboration with organisations and initiatives in the UAE, has raised awareness on environmental challenges, including carbon emissions and waste. 3 rd Place: Saanvi Rao, a school student in the UAE, won for promoting environmental stewardship by actively engaging with communities in her school, and on social media, to ignite innovations that address specific environmental challenges, including water conservation, circularity and clean energy production. FPA 2024-2025 Corporate Recipients Sustainability Leadership: 1 st Place: Layla Ibrahim Ali, principal at Al Darari Kindergarten in Sharjah, won for her commitment to leading education in the area of sustainability, fostering a spirit of climate-positive innovation among students and teachers alike and expanding her reach to communities by documenting and publishing her efforts in a research paper. 2 nd Place: Dheekra Aldeeb, head of student affairs at the Atika Bint Zaid Primary School Khorfakkan in Sharjah, won for her project 'Leadership Drives Sustainability', which promotes sustainable practices among students, teachers, and parents. She also encourages student entrepreneurship to produce eco-friendly products. 3 rd Place: Nadia Darwish Abdallah Ahmed, a former school principal from Fujairah, won for her lifetime commitment to embedding the traditional values of sustainability from Emirati farming heritage into the moral fabric of future generations. By supporting home-based businesses and farms, she empowered grassroot economies while fostering social cohesion in societies. Sustainability Initiative of the Year 1 st Place: The Sharjah Electricity,Water, and Gas Authority (SEWA) won for launching an education program for homeowners and public sector organisations, which ultimately was adopted across the emirate of Sharjah, generating significant savings on emissions and water resources. 2 nd Place: Hemat Mahgoub Ahmed, Reham Hosni and Reema Shakir, schoolteachers from the Sheikha Meera Bint Mohammed Al Suwaidi School in Sharjah, won for their commitment to incorporate sustainability education as part of students' moral development. The teachers actively engaged students in eco-conscious activities including sustainable farming, landscaping, and crop production. 3 rd Place: Shyji Joy, a schoolteacher from the Leaders Private School in Sharjah, won for her continued mentorship of students, empowering them to form their own committee to take climate-positive action at school and among residential communities. Sustainability Hero 1 st Place: Sheefana Nafees, vice principal at India International School in Sharjah, won for promoting environmental awareness by educating students, staff, and the community through workshops, seminars, and campaigns on waste reduction, energy conservation, recycling, and more. 2 nd Place: Anjum Hasan, a schoolteacher at Delhi Private School in Sharjah, won for environmental stewardship and encouraging students to adopt eco-friendly practices, including the use of biodegradable or plant-based materials for packaging, including cornstarch, seaweed, or bamboo, minimising waste in the environment. 3 rd Place: Khawla Alshamsi, a laboratory specialist at Al Qarya School in Fujairah, won for engaging students to take part in environmentally positive activities, including tree planting, gardening and ocean cleanup projects within the school yard, while actively engaging parents and the broader community through social media. Highlighting the significance of the innovations, Hind Al Huwaidi said: 'I am inspired by the incredible solutions proposed by the participants during this edition of the FPA. The entries address universal environmental and societal challenges, underscoring creativity and commitment from the participants. Our expert panel reviewed hundreds of applications, each with its own uniquely valuable propositions. I would like to thank all participants for their efforts, as well as the judges, who skillfully took on the challenging task of shortlisting, evaluating, and selecting the winners. Congratulations to the winners, whose innovations we look forward to seeing in action among communities close to home and around the globe, driving positive environmental outcomes.' Every year, the FPA invites individuals and groups, as well as corporations and public sector organisations, to apply to the FPA, which spotlights innovations to ignite wide-scale positive impact on the environment. Submissions come in from all over the world across demographics, from school students and teachers to university students and professors, as well as industry professionals. Within the educational ecosystem, the award contributes to rewarding and stimulating academic experiences. For corporations and organisations, the award serves as a catalyst for further advancements, inspiring innovations in sustainability that can scale across industries. For over a decade, BEEAH has launched multiple competitions, awards, and outreach initiatives to drive environmental action at the grassroots level. Through the Academy of Sustainability, BEEAH engages hundreds of schools annually across the UAE. The Academy collaborates with thousands of teachers and integrates sustainability education into curricula, impacting nearly 300,000 students. The Future Pioneers Award represents BEEAH's latest initiative to engage academia, corporations, and the wider public in fostering climate-positive action. For more details on the awards, judging criteria, and categories, visit .
Gulf Today
08-04-2025
- Business
- Gulf Today
BEEAH, KSQF join hands to protect vulnerable children
BEEAH, the region's leading sustainability pioneer, has partnered with the Khalid Bin Sultan Al Qasimi Humanitarian Foundation (KSQF), an independent global organisation dedicated to protecting and empowering vulnerable children, to champion the rights and well-being of vulnerable children in the Global South. Through a signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), BEEAH becomes a Founding Legacy Partner, pledging Dhs1.2 million in direct financial support and in-kind contributions to advance KSQF's critical mission. This significant partnership will amplify the Foundation's work in addressing the critical needs of children impacted by conflict, poverty and natural disasters, targeting abuses such as exploitation, forced labour, and child trafficking. In addition to direct funding, BEEAH will mobilise its platforms and resources to engage employees and community networks in advocacy and fundraising efforts, promote awareness campaigns, and provide complimentary advertising spaces that further KSQF's cause. The MoU signing ceremony took place at BEEAH Headquarters and was attended by Khaled Al Huraimel, Vice-Chairman and Group CEO of BEEAH, and Lujan Mourad, Director of KSQF. Khaled Al Huraimel stated: 'At BEEAH, we believe in the power of partnerships to drive meaningful change. By supporting KSQF, we are reinforcing our commitment to social responsibility and extending our impact beyond environmental sustainability to development programmes that protect and empower vulnerable children.' Lujan Mourad expressed gratitude for BEEAH's commitment, highlighting the transformative impact this partnership will have. She said: 'This collaboration is more than just monetary support — it is a testament to the shared values of KSQF and BEEAH to create a world where children are safe and protected. 'With BEEAH's generous contribution and advocacy efforts, we will expand our reach, amplify awareness, and implement sustainable solutions that protect children, prevent exploitation, and equip communities with the tools to uphold children's rights.' The announcement will further support KSQF's on-going efforts to mitigate risks such as forced labour, and child trafficking, based on the Foundation's three core pillars – safeguarding initiatives, advocacy programmes, and capacity building. In February, BEEAH and Greenthesis, an Italian-owned global leader in industrial waste management and environmental services, signed a landmark cooperation agreement to develop the Middle East's first polyethylene (PE) film recycling facility in Sharjah. According to the agreement, the two organisations will establish the PE film recycling facility within BEEAH's integrated waste management complex in the Al Sajaa area of Sharjah. This facility will mark a significant step forward in sustainable waste management of PE film, a lightweight plastic commonly used in protective packaging and labels that is difficult to recycle and often ends up in natural environments. By converting PE film into a sustainable alternative to plywood, the facility will support the development of green infrastructure while preserving the environment, reducing landfill dependency, and enhancing resource efficiency. Khaled Al Huraimel, Group CEO and Vice Chairman of BEEAH, underscored both companies' commitment to advancing circular economy practices and sustainability, stating, 'Our collaboration with Greenthesis Group marks a pivotal step in tackling challenges that are yet to be solved in integrated waste management. 'By uniting our expertise on the PE film recycling facility in Sharjah, we will not only tackle the challenge of a hard-to-recycle waste and contribute to sustainable infrastructure, but we will also demonstrate a circularity solution that that can serve as a model for tomorrow's zero-waste cities. We look forward to our collaboration with Greenthesis Group, driven by our mutual vision for positive impact and shared spirit of innovation.' Simona Grossi, CEO of Greenthesis, added, 'We are very proud to be able to dedicate a joint venture to the study, introduction and development of innovative technologies in the field of circular economy, making available our consolidated experience in the context of a highly synergic collaboration with a leading operator in the Middle East in integrated waste management, a circumstance that will also allow us to further expand the operations of our Group on an international scale.'
Zawya
07-04-2025
- Business
- Zawya
BEEAH joins forces with KSQF to help protect and empower vulnerable children in the Global South
Sharjah, United Arab Emirates – BEEAH, the region's leading sustainability pioneer, has partnered with the Khalid bin Sultan Al Qasimi Humanitarian Foundation (KSQF), an independent global organization dedicated to protecting and empowering vulnerable children, to champion the rights and well-being of vulnerable children in the Global South. Through a signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), BEEAH becomes a Founding Legacy Partner, pledging AED 1.2 million in direct financial support and in-kind contributions to advance KSQF's critical mission. This significant partnership will amplify the Foundation's work in addressing the critical needs of children impacted by conflict, poverty and natural disasters, targeting abuses such as exploitation, forced labor, and child trafficking. In addition to direct funding, BEEAH will mobilize its platforms and resources to engage employees and community networks in advocacy and fundraising efforts, promote awareness campaigns, and provide complimentary advertising spaces that further KSQF's cause. The MoU signing ceremony took place at BEEAH Headquarters and was attended by H.E. Khaled Al Huraimel, Vice-Chairman and Group CEO of BEEAH, and Lujan Mourad, Director of KSQF. H.E. Khaled Al Huraimel stated: 'At BEEAH, we believe in the power of partnerships to drive meaningful change. By supporting KSQF, we are reinforcing our commitment to social responsibility and extending our impact beyond environmental sustainability to development programs that protect and empower vulnerable children.' Lujan Mourad expressed gratitude for BEEAH's commitment, highlighting the transformative impact this partnership will have. She said: 'This collaboration is more than just monetary support—it is a testament to the shared values of KSQF and BEEAH to create a world where children are safe and protected. With BEEAH's generous contribution and advocacy efforts, we will expand our reach, amplify awareness, and implement sustainable solutions that protect children, prevent exploitation, and equip communities with the tools to uphold children's rights.' The announcement will further support KSQF's on-going efforts to mitigate risks such as forced labor, and child trafficking, based on the Foundation's three core pillars – safeguarding initiatives, advocacy programs, and capacity building. -Ends- For media enquiries, please contact: KSQHF@ About the Khalid Bin Sultan Al Qasimi Humanitarian Foundation (KSQF) Established in July 2024, the Khalid Bin Sultan Al Qasimi Humanitarian Foundation (KSQF), based in Sharjah, is an independent global humanitarian organization dedicated to protecting the rights and well-being of vulnerable children. Chaired by Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, Wife of His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah, the Foundation honors the legacy of the late Sheikh Khalid bin Sultan Al Qasimi, striving to create a safer world for children, particularly those in conflict zones. KSQF focuses on community awareness, safeguarding initiatives, and strategic global partnerships to address the needs of children impacted by conflict, natural disasters, and poverty. The Foundation works to mitigate risks such as exploitation, forced labor, and child trafficking, collaborating with local and international humanitarian entities to enhance protection efforts. Through advocacy, research, and awareness campaigns, KSQF aims to create lasting positive change for children and their communities, fostering a safer and more equitable global society.
