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6/10/25, 1:57 PM Company News in Egypt: Nestlé Honors Youth Innovation with First-Ever Sustainability Heroes Award-تارﺎﻣﻹا ﺔﻟود ﻲﻓ ﺎﮭﻋوﻧ نﻣ ﻰﻟوﻷا "ﺔﻣا…

Emphasizing sustainability-driven entrepreneurship, the program empowered participants
to build innovative, purpose-led ventures that respond to pressing environmental and social
issues. Throughout the journey, students received dedicated training and hands-on
mentorship from Nestlé professionals, gaining exposure to real-world business contexts and
sustainability practices.

As a result:Nestlé employees mentored the students;
10 internships and 15 mentorship opportunities will be extended to top students, with the
winning team securing automatic placements to the internships;
Finalists are acquiring critical business skills to serve them in future roles, whether as
employees or entrepreneurs.

The Sustainability Heroes Award celebrates not only the winning solution but also the
broader movement to foster sustainable thinking and practical action among the UAE’s
emerging talent.

A platform with long-term purpose

“As we look ahead to the next phase of the UAE’s economic transformation, programs like
Sustainability Heroes will continue to play a vital role in equipping our youth to lead with
purpose and contribute to the knowledge economy,” said His Excellency Abdullah Ahmed Al
Saleh, Undersecretary of the UAE Ministry of Economy.

Ms. Hajar Bakhit Alketbi, Director of the Government Communication Department at the
Ministry of Climate Change and Environment, added: “Youth are central to climate action
and sustainable development. The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment is
committed to developing the young people of our country as the leaders of tomorrow, a
premise that underpins the Sustainability Heroes Award. We believe their role is critical to
climate action, and we are committed to strategically integrating young people into every
aspect of our efforts to combat climate change. Their energy, enthusiasm, and skillset are
invaluable assets that can drive real transformation and help us achieve our sustainability
goals. I commend Nestlé's efforts in inspiring student-led sustainability projects,
demonstrating how the private sector can contribute to our climate initiatives. I also
commend all the participants for their remarkable projects and eagerly anticipate the next
edition in November.”

Ms. Sarah Shaw, CEO of at Majra, said: “At Majra, we believe in unlocking the potential of
youth to lead national progress. Sustainability Heroes is a prime example of how
partnerships can equip 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.”

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