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young people with the skills, mindset, and confidence to turn their ideas into action — not only for
their own futures, but for the future of our planet.”

Hassan Atia, General Business Manager of Nestlé UAE, commented: “This award is not just a
recognition of student excellence — it’s a celebration of bold ideas and a powerful commitment to
change. At Nestlé, we’re proud to walk alongside young changemakers building a better future for
people and the planet. This initiative is a reflection of our global commitment through the Nestlé
Needs Youth program, which empowers young talent with the skills, opportunities, and platforms
they need to thrive. And this is just the beginning — we look forward to expanding the program’s
reach and impact in the next edition.”

The Sustainability Heroes initiative is designed as a long-term platform to equip youth with the tools
and mindset to contribute meaningfully to the UAE’s national priorities — from sustainability and
climate resilience to entrepreneurship and food security. By embedding sustainability into
entrepreneurship education, the program supports the development of job-ready, purpose-driven
talent capable of building solutions for a better tomorrow.

Following the success of its first edition, Nestlé and its partners will launch the second edition of
the program in November 2025, with an expanded mandate to reach more students across the UAE
and deepen its impact nationwide.

About Nestlé in the UAE:

Nestlé’s regional office for the Middle East and North Africa is based in Dubai South, and the
company operates across the Emirates with offices in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, Fujairah, and Ras Al
Khaimah. Nestlé works with more than 850 customers in the UAE and more than 1,700 retail outlets
in the country, including supermarkets and pharmacies. The company locally produces
confectionary, dairy, culinary, and coffee, at two food and beverages factories in Dubai and
operates two water manufacturing sites, one in Dubai and one in Abu Dhabi. Nestlé employs more
than 1,300 people from different parts of the world, while providing indirect employment to
hundreds more.

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