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6/30/25, 3:32 PM Manipal Academy of Higher Education Dubai students win Green Entrepreneurship Program for start-up tackling UAE’s $3.5B food …
The start-up 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.

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

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