Technological Innovations
Development of new technologies or enhancement of existing ones to reduce environmental impact.
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Humaid Bin Rashid
Humaid Bin Rashid
international sustainability Award
An International Award that was Established By Ajman Municipality & Planning Department Leaders at the Ajman International Environmental Conference (AIEC) 2018. This award highlights the initiatives and achievements in various fields that are related to Sustainable Development, aiming to tackle environmental challenges and promote sustainable practices, contributing to a greener and more resilient future.
- Promote applied research in sustainability.
- Encourage academic institutions and communities to innovate in the areas of sustainability and green technology.
- Encourage organizations to adopt best green practices aimed at preserving the environment and achieving the concept of sustainable development.
- Honor individuals who contribute to protecting the environment, demonstrate creativity in green technology and apply the concept of sustainability.
- Involve individuals and institutions in the follow-up and implementation of sustainable projects.
- Spread environmental awareness and culture of sustainable development through participation and knowledge sharing.
Thank you for being part of the First Edition,
which achieved great success through your engagement and innovation.
Innovation
The Humaid Bin Rashid Al Nuaimi Sustainability Award emphasises on innovation in sustainability. Innovation refers to a novel solution or a transformation of an existing solution that solves a challenge. Innovation in this context refers to the development and implementation of new ideas, technologies, processes, or practices that significantly improve environmental sustainability. This can include a wide range of activities, such as:
Process Innovations
Improvements in processes that enhance sustainability.
Product Innovations
Creation of new products or redesigning existing products to be more environmentally friendly.
Topics
The award is open to participation from all backgrounds, and the topics should be related to the environment and sustainability. The accepted topics can include but are not limited to:
- Greywater treatment technologies and reuse.
- Advances in water desalination and energy implications.
- Water harvesting and collection methods.
- Actions and awareness to mitigate water pollution.
- Reach zero industrial waste through waste management and materials recycling and reuse
- Latest advances in sustainable materials in construction and industrial applications
- Achieve green construction and maintenance through sustainable practices and efficient design
- Characteristics of heat-insulating Paint / Coatings products according to an environmental condition in UAE
- Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) content in Organic Thermal Insulation material (Polystyrene)
- A Study on the Different Types of Thermal Insulation Materials and their Usage
- 3D Printing implementation and its contribution to the sustainable development
- Air pollution profiling in urban cities and wildlife.
- Advanced technologies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in industries.
- Reach zero-carbon emissions.
- Prediction of air pollution patterns in cities and industrial areas.
- Achieve green transportation
- Explore solar, wind, nuclear, and other energy sources in terms of usage and efficiency.
- Evaluate renewable energy’s effect on the environment and sustainability.
- Alternative energy impact on economy and fossil fuel production.
- Waste-to-energy models such as generating energy from heat production of waste treatment.
- Impact of climate change on the ecological state of natural resources.
- Effect of climate change on agricultural activities.
- Mitigation of climate change and means of adaptation.
- Ecological restorations in natural areas like Mesopotamian marshes and green landscapes.
- Management of protected areas.
Applicability
The Humaid Bin Rashid Al Nuaimi Sustainability Award emphasises on applicability, which refers to the practicality and relevance of an innovative solution in real-world scenarios. The applicability of an innovation is defined through,
Implementation
The project or research is implemented within existing technological, economic, and social frameworks. It should be feasible to adopt and operate without requiring high resources or radical changes in infrastructure.
Cost-Effectiveness
The innovation offers a cost-effective approach to solving sustainability challenges.
award categories
Where solutions and leadership turn sustainability into results
Research
This award is given to the best research project with a meaningful and positive impact on the environment, which can be applied to the local conditions of the UAE.
Environmental Personality
This award is given to the best environmental individual that have an impact on innovation, introduces environmentally friendly technology and supports the concept of sustainability.
Sustainable Organizations
This award is given to the best organisation (governmental or private) that adopts top green practices and contributes to the protection of natural resources, environmental conservation, and sustainable development.
Sustainability Ideas
This Award is given to participants either (Individual or organization) who develop new unique, applicable ideas, technologies, processes, or practices that significantly improve environmental sustainability with implementation plan.
deadline
The deadlines for the competition are as follows:
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30 April 2026
Applications Submission Deadline
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July 2026
Notice of Acceptance (Shortlist)
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August 2026
Short-listed Participants Presentations
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October 2026
Winner announcement
The winners of the
First Edition
Dr. Mohamed El-Issawy
From Tanta University, Arab Republic of EgyptThe project presents an innovative technique for recycling fat-free algal waste to produce biofuel.
Dr. Mona Salama & Ahmed Moheb Ouda
From Ajman UniversityThe project involves the design of a school that innovatively applies sustainability standards and requirements in a practical, implementable manner.
Zamzam Salem Ali Al Rashdi & Anitha Kumari Saji
From the Environment Agency – Abu DhabiThe project contributes to creating a comprehensive inventory of endangered vertebrate and invertebrate species in Abu Dhabi to help preserve biodiversity.
H.E. Dawoud Al Hajri
Director General of Dubai MunicipalityHis Excellency is a pioneering and influential figure in the environmental field, having championed and supported Dubai Municipality’s landmark environmental projects, including the first-of-its-kind satellite for measuring emissions.
Al Ain City Municipality
For its contributions in implementing internationally recognized standards for recycling construction waste and using environmentally friendly products.
Dubai Municipality
Awarded for implementing green building standards in the Dubai Miracle Garden and Al Barsha Park through generating energy from solar panels, conserving water, and recycling waste.
Sharjah Electricity and Water Authority
For its “Hour of Conservation” initiative, which helps reduce carbon emissions from power generation.
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