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12/13/23, 9:48 AM 'In Sharjah, sustainability is not just a passing trend, it is a commitment,' says Bodour - GulfToday

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, utilising 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 material made from recycled plastic and wood fibres, providing a
sustainable solution for emergency medical services. Zeina Al Hashmi 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 (Adviser)

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

Hussain Ahmed Murad

Waleed Othman Mohammed

Muna Ali Allogani (Supervisor)

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