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Manipal Academy of Higher Education Dubai students win

Green Entrepreneurship Program

My Startup World Staff June 25, 2025

The Manipal Environmental and Climate Society (MECS) at the Manipal Academy of Higher Education
(MAHE) Dubai was named a champion at the Green Entrepreneurship Program, hosted by Ajman University
at the Ajman Youth Hub.

Their winning initiative, LoopBite, is a community-driven circular economy platform designed to address the
UAE’s mounting food waste challenge, where over 3.2 million tonnes of food are wasted annually, costing the
economy nearly $3.5 billion. The platform enables households, farms, and businesses to turn food scraps
into compost via smart waste collection systems, while incentivising behaviour change through a gamified
rewards app. The team was awarded AED 5,000 as a prize and is now entering the incubation phase, where
investors will be involved. Ajman University will guide them through this process, providing ongoing
mentorship and technical support, alongside guidance from key industry stakeholders, as they scale their
impact. The team has already established partnerships with key government bodies supporting the initiative.

The startup 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.

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