The School of Arts and Sciences (SoAS) welcomed AUD Alumni and Sustainability Entrepreneurs, Mr. Muhammad Danbappa and Mr. Aliyu Mohammad, Cofounders of Ehfaaz Sustainability Solutions back to AUD as part of an exciting sustainability event at SoAS. Mr. Muhammad Danbappa, CCO and Co-Founder of Ehfaaz, delivered a talk titled “Food is NOT Waste” which was followed by a lively discussion moderated by Dr. Meis Moukayed, Professor of Health and Life Sciences.

The workshop highlighted the value of food, advocated the prevention of food loss and waste, and showcased food as a resource in circular economies worldwide. The workshop was enriched with lively dialogue between Mr. Danbappa and the engaged audience which included the Director of Central Services, Mr. Elie Sawaya, Dean of SoAS, Dr. Micah Robbins, several esteemed faculty, and many inquisitive AUD students. Professor Meis Moukayed, Educational Partner in Ehfaaz’s “Food is NOT Waste” campaign since its launch in September 2024, and who organized the event commented, “I am immensely proud of my former students and AUD Alumni, Cofounders of Ehfaaz – Engineers Mr. Danbappa and Mr. Mohammad, for their amazing innovative work in the sustainability and circularity fields in the UAE and globally. I am delighted that we can lead as educational partners by hosting this sustainability event at SoAS to share and disseminate this message that “Food is Not Waste”. Supporting this initiative aligns with our commitment at AUD and SoAS to enhance green education for our students and support impactful initiatives within our wider UAE community. Food loss and waste are major global concerns as more than 1.3 billion tonnes of food is wasted annually worldwide. Through these interactive workshops, we can play a key role in advocating against food loss and waste, and can prepare and educate our students to become future global citizens who can contribute towards the achievement of UN sustainable development goals”.