Dawoodi Bohras honoured for environmental work
Award recognises community’s stellar initiatives in region
The Dawoodi Bohra community in Dubai has won the ‘Special Category Award’ in the Middle East Waste and Recycling (MEWAR) Awards for its environmental impact in the region.
Best performers from various parts of the Middle East, including the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman and Egypt, among others, were also awarded for their outstanding work in 17 categories.
Ministry recognition
Recognised by the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment, the award ceremony was attended by Mohammad Al Nuaimi, assistant undersecretary, Support Services Sector at the ministry.
On receiving the award, the representative of the Sultan al Bohra in the UAE, Kinana Jamaluddin, said: “This recognition to the Dawoodi Bohra community is a result of the collective and sustained efforts of each and every community member working at an individual or organisational level to tackle environmental issues.”
Community projects
The Dawoodi Bohras have been involved in raising awareness and undertaking action against plastic pollution as part of its global Project Rise initiative. Sustained neighbourhood cleanup drives include e-waste collection and recycling movements.
The community’s environmental awareness arm, Burhani Foundation, is also spearheading initiatives ranging from tree plantation drives and cleanup activities to making a shift to zero waste and renewable energy.