Sharjah: Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, President of the American University of Sharjah, honored 16 individual and corporation winners of the Future Pioneers Awards (FPA) at BEEAH Group headquarters on Thursday. The awards ceremony was held in recognition of the participants’ outstanding achievements and innovative contributions to sustainability across FPA’s three main categories: individuals, groups, and corporations. 

The latest edition of the ‘Future Pioneers Awards’, which was launched by BEEAH Education, a subsidiary of BEEAH Group, the region’s sustainability pioneer and digital expert, is an international award aimed at recognizing and rewarding innovative ideas and projects from individuals, groups and corporations that have the potential to shape the future of sustainability. The prestigious international awards are dedicated to recognizing and rewarding innovative ideas and projects with the potential to shape the future of sustainability and are open to all individuals, including school students, university students, and professionals from various industries. Providing a platform to showcase innovative sustainability efforts and ideas that will have positive impacts on communities, the ‘Future Pioneer Awards’ received several submissions across its three categories.

Held under the patronage of Her Excellency Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, the Future Pioneers Award sets a new benchmark for sustainable excellence. Representatives from Dulevo Fayat Group, strategic partners for this year’s edition of the awards, were also present during the ceremony.

Congratulating participants and winners for their remarkable achievements, Sheikha Bodour commented: “We care about our future generations, which is why innovation is now a central part of our growth strategy, and we celebrate visionaries and change-makers underlining Sharjah’s leading position in sustainability and innovation”.

“In Sharjah, sustainability is not just a buzzword or a passing trend. It is a commitment and a fundamental principle that guides our actions and shapes our decisions”, she further added, commending BEEAH’s pioneering efforts, including the FPA, in successfully shaping the future of sustainability in the emirate.

Speaking on the occasion, Khaled Al Huraimel, Group CEO of BEEAH, said: “Technology and innovation are key to transforming societies and industries to progress on local, regional and global sustainability agendas. By recognizing sustainable action, inventiveness among the youth, institutions and organisations through the Future Pioneers Award, we seek to encourage further innovations that have the potential to shape a better tomorrow.”

Congratulating the 2023 winners, Hind Al Huwaidi, Chief Education Officer at BEEAH Group, said: “These awards are a tribute to individuals and organisations worldwide for pushing the limits of what is conceivable in shaping a sustainable future. We have designed this platform to spotlight high-potential initiatives and innovations and encourage their wide-scale adoption globally. With awards for individuals, groups and organisations, the FPA recognises innovative ideas across a range of audiences and scales.”

Umberto Maria Cini, Chief Commercial Officer of Dulevo International SpA said, "At Dulevo, our commitment to the environment and community has been ingrained since our inception in 1976. Our cleaning machines, designed with water-savvy technology, not only contribute to cleaner air but also embody sustainability at our core. We are honoured to support the Future Pioneers Award By BEEAH celebrating  innovative projects dedicated to enhancing our communities. We extend our heartfelt congratulations to all the participants for their diverse and solutions-driven projects - we commend your dedication to positive change.”

Individual category winners

Raheena TK's SCLEAN mobile application enables users to scan QR codes on recyclables to receive creative ideas on how to repurpose or transform them. From plastic bottles to e-waste, the app empowers individuals to reimagine their waste and reduce their carbon footprint.

Freddy Manuel's EVan mobile application enables EV owners to locate and book charging stations, enhancing access to EV charging infrastructure and ensuring availability of the charger according to their schedule.

Abdelrahman Khalil's Greywater Treatment System prototype demonstrates a greywater treatment system that uses local, clay-based filters and solar power to recycle water and conserve natural resources. 

Ali Humaid Al Ali's Sustainable Electric Charger Station prototype demonstrates a solar-powered charging station for highways, utilizing Arduino and ESP control systems. The voltage sensors ensure intelligent and efficient distribution of power for the charging stations, enabling electric vehicles driving along highways to charge their vehicles reliably.

Iman Ibrahim's ECO-MESH prototype is a paramedic panel inspired by Islamic art. It utilises 3D printing and repurposed materials made from recycled plastic and wood fibres, providing a sustainable solution for emergency medical services.

Zeina Al Hashmi's won under the social media category, recognised for her position as a thought leader and commitment to trigger conversations and solutions for a sustainable future. She is the founder of Earthly Behavior, an environmental consultancy firm.

Group category winners

The Salama Dawa'aya mobile application was co-developed by pharmaceutical faculty and university students. The goal of the application is to reduce pharmaceutical pollution in landfills and oceans by enabling users to locate SALAMA disposal boxes. The group members included:

  • Abd Erraouf Hait Amar
  • Abdulrahman AlZyoud
  • Omniya Mamoun
  • Rusel Al-Sajry
  • Shahd Baz
  • Nada Fadloul
  • Nada Ehab Zyada
  • Amir Amjed Joudeh
  • Dr Feras Jirjees (Advisor)

An innovation on “Natural Replacement for Glass Fibre” was also awarded for demonstrating the use of date palm tree fiber to replace glass fibre in manufacturing. The group members included:

  • Hussain Ahmed Murad
  • Waleed Othman Mohammed
  • Muna Ali Allogani (Supervisor)

An autonomous indoor air quality robot prototype powered by Lidar technology for high-precision spatial mapping and air quality reporting also won in the Group category, with members:

  • Prof. Mohammed Ghazal
  • Dr. Mohammed Alkhedher
  • Eng. Omar Al-Ali
  • Eng. Marah Alhalabi
  • Eng. Maha Yaghi
  • Eng. Abdalla Gad

Another winning prototype under the Group category is the PV Panel Cleaner that works automatically or remotely, utilising sensors for dust and a pump for distilled water. The winning team members included:

  • Mariam Al Ghafri
  • Aisha Al Mghni
  • Mouza Al Ymahi
  • Marwa Al Ymahi (Teacher and Supervisor)

Social Media category winners

In the Group category for social media, H2FUELS, won an award. The social media platform is designed to promote zero-emission transportation by renting and selling hydrogen-powered fuel cell vehicles. The group members included:

  • Eng. Nada Ghanem
  • Eng. Hessa Almehrzi
  • Eng.Bshaer Nasser

Another winning social media campaign was the “Agents of Action”, which focusses on promoting sustainable waste management methods worldwide. The group members included:

  • Shifana Nafees
  • Ayshath Thanseeha
  • Shehanas Mohamed Rafeek
  • Rishada.K

The 9 Pioneers won for its campaign to address global waste mismanagement, focusing on raising awareness and engaging with the worldwide community. The group members included:

  • Sashini Manikandan
  • Adrish Acharyya
  • Yazhini Muthu
  • Devadev Manoj Kumar
  • Raghav Krishna Seshadri Sumanth
  • Sanvika Sandeep
  • Shreyas Krishna Prasad Sunnanguli
  • Meer Shamdasani
  • Kamaakhya Sharma

Documentary winner

The Documentary “Dumpster To Destination” also won an award for highlighting the adverse environmental impact of carelessly dumping waste.

Corporate winners

BEEAH Education announced Sharjah Airport and Sungrow as winners in the Corporate Award category for their distinguished efforts, sustainability initiatives, and projects.

Distinguished Jury Committee

The jury overseeing the award submissions comprised Mourad Benayed, Director of Strategy at A&B Advisory and Amel Ismail Juma, Digital Transformation Specialist at TDRA. They rigorously evaluated each submission to ensure the project's feasibility and potential in delivering its mission and goals.

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About BEEAH Group:

BEEAH Group is the region’s leading sustainability and digitalisation expert, renowned for ground-breaking environmental innovations and smart solutions for future-ready cities. Recognising sustainability and technology as the pillars of a modern economy, BEEAH Group has invested in a comprehensive, full-circle strategy for the future. BEEAH Group operates in the industries of waste management, renewable energy, technology, consulting, education, transport, real estate and healthcare. Raising the bar for the quality of life in the region, BEEAH Group businesses continue to set industry benchmarks in sustainable, smart solutions and help countries across the region create and execute their roadmap for a socially responsible future. The Group currently operates in the UAE, Egypt and KSA. For more information, please visit beeahgroup.com and connect on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @beeahgroup

About BEEAH Education:

BEEAH Education is BEEAH Group's environmental education and awarding organisation for businesses and individuals contributing to a sustainable future. It aims to inculcate, incentivise and encourage sustainable action, from the grassroots level among schools and communities to professionals and organisations. Every year, BEEAH Education reaches thousands of teachers and students through competitions, interactive games and by introducing principles of sustainability into school curriculum. BEEAH Education also has a flagship venture, the Institute of Environmental Management and Sustainability, to deliver cutting-edge learning and development programs for early professionals as well as specialised industry specific qualifications. In addition to reaching external organisations, BEEAH Education is responsible for internal training programs within BEEAH Group. For more information about BEEAH Education, please visit beeahgroup.co
 

About Dulevo International SpA:

Dulevo International was founded in 1976 and is now part of the Fayat Group, France's leading independent construction group. The cleaning technology knowledge acquired by Dulevo, based in Parma in the heart of Italy's Motor Valley, is at core in our state-of-the-art vehicles. And our motto, "Timeless quality through passion", reflects our commitment to providing innovative, high-quality cleaning solutions to municipalities and private industry, with the utmost attention to environment care.