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6/30/25, 3:34 PM Manipal Academy of Higher Education Dubai students win Green Entrepreneurship Program - My Startup World - Everything About …
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 earning recognition from the
Environment Agency Abu Dhabi, the MAJRA Federal Platform, and CIBSE UAE for its real-world impact.

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