The Youth Green Titans Championship 2025, held on 30th October at the SQA RAK Centre, brought together talented Grade 11 and 12 students from across the UAE to showcase innovative sustainability projects. The annual event highlights the importance of youth-driven environmental solutions and strengthens the UAE’s commitment to a greener future.

Promoting Sustainability Through Student Innovation

The championship encouraged students to design and present impactful eco-friendly ideas through working prototypes, digital applications, and scaled models. Each project reflected the students’ understanding of key sustainability challenges, including:

• Renewable energy

• Waste management

• Water conservation

• Smart eco-technologies

• Environmental protection

This hands-on, project-based approach empowered students to think critically, innovate creatively, and contribute to long-term sustainable development.

Expert Judges from Leading Sustainability Sectors

Projects were evaluated by a distinguished panel of industry leaders and sustainability experts, ensuring credible, high-quality assessment. Judges included:

• Waseem Al Azzeh – Khaitib and Alami

• Chimsy Chandran – Sobha Realty

• Andrea Di Gregorio – RAK Municipality

• Vinod Nambiar – HLB HAMT

• Sahul Hameed – Bin Dasmal Group

• Sultan Fulad – Digital DEWA

• Raji Hattar – Sustainability Advisor

• Dr. Hamsa Khalil – ESAC Group

Their expertise provided students with valuable insights into real-world sustainability practices and future industry needs.

Investors Supporting Student Entrepreneurship

A unique highlight of the event was the participation of venture capitalists interested in supporting promising eco-innovations. Investors included:

• Dr. Hisham Safadi – Click to Secure

• Matteo Boffa – Impact Entrepreneur

• Raghavendra Manbol – Panworld Education

Several projects gained investor interest, showcasing the strong entrepreneurial potential of youth-led sustainability ideas.

Youth Green Titans Championship 2025 Winners

The top-performing schools were awarded cash prizes for their outstanding contributions:

• New Indian Model School, Sharjah – AED 5,000

• St. Mary’s Catholic High School, Fujairah – AED 3,000

• Sunrise English Private School, Abu Dhabi – AED 2,000

These winning innovations demonstrated creativity, feasibility, and strong environmental impact.

Building the Next Generation of Green Leaders

The Youth Green Titans Championship at SQA RAK Centre serves as a powerful platform for:

• Environmental awareness

• Student leadership

• Innovation and entrepreneurship

• Community engagement

Aligned with the UAE’s national focus on Sustainability (2023–2024) and the Year of Community (2025), the event strengthens the nation’s mission to involve young people in shaping a cleaner, greener future.