Bodour Al Qasimi, BEEAH to boost collaboration on sustainability

BEEAH Group, the region’s leading sustainability and digitalisation pioneer, was honoured to welcome Sheikha Bodour Al Qasimi for an official visit and tour of the BEEAH Group headquarters.

Sheikha Bodour, the President of American University of Sharjah (AUS) and the Chairperson of Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park (SRTIP) was warmly received by the Group CEO of BEEAH, Khaled Al Huraimel, and a distinguished BEEAH delegation.

Sheikha Bodour’s visit to BEEAH Group’s headquarters signified an important milestone, centred around collaborative efforts in education, research, and boosting the startup ecosystem.

During the visit, Sheikha Bodour and the BEEAH leadership engaged in comprehensive discussions on strategic collaborations that seamlessly align with the core principles of both entities.

The focal point of these potential partnerships remains the commitment to cultivate innovation and sustainability, thereby nurturing a more promising future for upcoming generations.

“BEEAH Group stands as a regional leader in sustainability and environmental innovation, both crucial strategic priorities for the UAE. Our shared vision involves nurturing Sharjah as a thriving start-up incubator, fostering valuable ideas that transform into socially beneficial enterprises. Together, we aim to drive the country towards becoming an exemplary, resilient knowledge economy, where opportunities abound for all with the determination to thrive,” said Sheikha Bodour Al Qasimi.

Throughout her visit, she embarked on a comprehensive tour of BEEAH’s cutting-edge corporate headquarters. The BEEAH delegation highlighted their diversified operational verticals and an array of projects, all engineered towards fostering a sustainable and knowledge-driven economy. In line with their expanding portfolio, the BEEAH team outlined their recent diversification into healthcare through the launch of the Jawaher Boston Medical District, a groundbreaking initiative set to redefine the regional healthcare landscape.

“It was an honour to welcome Sheikha Bodour Al Qasimi to BEEAH,” said Khaled Al Huraimel, Group CEO of BEEAH. “Bodour Al Qasimi’s distinguished work in the fields of education, innovation, and entrepreneurship is enabling future-readiness in Sharjah. We look forward to more opportunities for interaction and collaboration, so that BEEAH can further contribute to the development of these fields in line with Bodour Al Qasimi’s vision.”

The productive discussions with Bodour Al Qasimi reflect the Group’s ongoing commitment to forging strong partnerships that will catalyse progress and development in the UAE and beyond. As BEEAH Group continues its transformative work, the homegrown holding company looks forward to potential collaborations and the shared vision of shaping a sustainable future through education, research, and support for the entrepreneurial ecosystem.

BEEAH Group is the region’s leading sustainability and digitalisation expert, renowned for ground-breaking environmental innovations and smart solutions for future-ready cities. Recognising sustainability and technology as the pillars of a modern economy, BEEAH Group has invested in a comprehensive, full-circle strategy for the future.

BEEAH Group operates in the industries of waste management, renewable energy, technology, consulting, education, transport, real estate and healthcare. Raising the bar for the quality of life in the region, BEEAH Group businesses continue to set industry benchmarks in sustainable, smart solutions and help countries across the region create and execute their roadmap for a socially responsible future. The Group currently operates in the UAE, Egypt and KSA.

Sharjah Research Technology and Innovation Park (SRTIP) is to fuse with the Sharjah Oasis for Technology and Innovation (SOTI) in a move that SRTIP Chairperson and President Sheikha Bodour Al Qasimi says will boost UAE’s knowledge economy and status as an entrepreneurial haven.

Under the merger, SRTIP will absorb SOTI and combine the organisations’ resources and expertise to form an independent Free Zone Authority (FZA). Consequently, the structure of SRTIP will change to reflect the new FZA’s form and function.

This advancement will further unlock the considerable potential of Sharjah’s technology and innovation sector while cementing UAE’s position as a global destination for business and entrepreneurship.

Sheikha Bodour Al Qasimi said: ‘This is a very exciting development for Sharjah. Merging SRTIP and SOTI, and formalizing SRTIP’s role as an independent Free Zone Authority means we can make bigger strides in our mission to support the entrepreneurship ecosystem and develop the knowledge economy in Sharjah and the UAE.