Abu Dhabi University and Ittihad Paper Mill (IPM), the first printing and writing paper production facility in the GCC, signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for future cooperation and knowledge exchange in the field of scientific research, including encouraging the use of renewable materials and paper waste, and to develop environmentally friendly solutions through the use of paper waste.
The MoU was signed by Dr. Nisreen Hassan Alwan, Acting Dean of the College of Health Sciences at Abu Dhabi University, and Rabih El Assadi, Operations Director, IPM.
The partnership aspires to provide training opportunities and future frameworks for students of the university in the areas of environmental health and safety.
Dr. Alwan said, “We look forward to developing pioneering action plans to advance research in the environmental field and find innovative solutions that contribute to enhancing environmental sustainability. We work at Abu Dhabi University based on our firm belief that playing an effective role in preserving the environment is a fundamental pillar in building a coherent society.”
“We inspire our students to innovate in this field by providing them with the necessary programmes and training that allows them to develop solid foundations for their future. The University seeks to provide full support to its students in their career choices by building partnerships that help them find job opportunities and establish a successful career,” she added.
Speaking on the occasion, IPM’s El Assadi said, “We are proud of this cooperation with a leading educational institution such as the Abu Dhabi University to shed light on the opportunities for reusing paper waste, as sustainability is more important today than ever before. In the new economy we are keen to take advantage of the most efficient solutions to improve production and preserve the environment.”
He added that Ittihad Paper Mill was and will always be an integral part of its surroundings with all its components, the society and its values, institutions, and the environment.
