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6/30/25, 3:34 PM Manipal Academy of Higher Education Dubai students win Green Entrepreneurship Program for start-up tackling UAE’s $3.5B food …
The start-up is co-founded by students and recent graduates from MAHE Dubai,
Ajman University, and Abu Dhabi University, showcasing the strength of inter-
university collaboration and a shared commitment to sustainability. The team

brings together diverse expertise and entrepreneurial drive: Mohamed
Nihmathullah, a student at the School of Design & Architecture at MAHE Dubai,
leads as Co-Founder and CEO, shaping the project’s vision and
partnerships. Mohammed Abushaban from Ajman University serves as Co-

Founder and COO, managing operations, logistics, and rollout. Syrin Alabrach,
a graduate of Abu Dhabi University, is Co-Founder and Head of Communications
& Finance, overseeing branding, engagement, and financials. Nazmi Nazar from
the Manipal Academy of Liberal Arts at MAHE Dubai rounds out the team as Co-

Founder and CIO, spearheading innovation and sustainability features.

Dr. Bhakti More, Head of the Centre for ESG at MAHE Dubai, commented,
“This recognition is a proud moment for MAHE Dubai and a true reflection of our

commitment to sustainability, innovation, and experiential learning. With 2025
declared as the Year of Community in the UAE, the LoopBite team represents
the kind of entrepreneurial mindset and social responsibility we aim to cultivate
through our ESG initiatives. Their solution shows how youth-led innovation can
address real-world problems and create lasting community impact. This win also

highlights the power of collaboration, when students come together across
disciplines and institutions to co-create solutions, they don’t just learn, they lead
the change towards a more sustainable future.”

Mohamed Nihmathullah, student of MAHE Dubai, Co-Founder and CEO of
LoopBite, commented, “LoopBite directly addresses one of the UAE’s most
pressing environmental challenges: food waste. It is estimated that 40% of
household waste in the UAE is food, with 38% of prepared meals in Dubai going

to waste daily, a figure that spikes to 60% during Ramadan. In response, the
UAE has committed to halving food waste by 2030 as part of its broader Net
Zero 2050 ambitions. Recent national efforts, such as the UAE Food Bank
diverting 5,466 tonnes of food from landfills in 2024, reflect a growing

momentum toward systemic change. At LoopBite, we’re closing the loop on food
waste — turning scraps into soil, and habits into impact. Sustainability isn’t a
trend; it’s a cycle we’re proud to lead.”

This win further strengthens MAHE Dubai’s position as a regional leader in

sustainability, with its Centre for ESG embedding environmental, social, and
governance principles across academics, research, and community outreach. A
signatory of UNFCCC’s ‘Race to Zero’ and member of the COP28 Universities

Climate Network, MAHE Dubai continues to champion student-led innovation
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