awards
Awards and Recognitions
Throughout my career, I have dedicated myself to fostering innovation and sustainable development. This commitment has been recognized through numerous prestigious awards and recognitions:
First award
young climate leaders - COP28 UN
Chosen as one of the young climate leaders among over 80,000 participants to meet UN Secretary-General António Guterres (Dec 2023).
Second award
EU Green Talk Award
We are incredibly proud to announce that Furange has won first place in a prestigious environmental innovation challenge, hosted by the European Union and Itijah, part of the Palestine Local Conference of Youth. Competing against 214 other applications, our team showcased our groundbreaking project on transforming orange peels into sustainable fabric. This event, held in the West Bank, highlighted the determination and creativity of Palestinian youth in tackling environmental challenges through innovative solutions (Sep 2022).
Third award
AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS
Led the winning first place team in developing solutions for desertification and drought issues in the Arab region, in Lebanon (May 2022).
Fourth award
IUCN Leaders Forum
Chosen among 10 global change-makers to speak in Jeju Island, South Korea (Oct 2022).
Fifth award
Arab Creativity and Excellence Medal
Honored at the Inspirational 3 competition, in conjunction with the International Conference on Creativity and Arab Leadership in Dubai (Jan 2023).
Sixth award
EU SPARK Innovation Program
Selected to represent Palestine at the Startup Exhibition in Tunisia (Feb 2024).
Seventh award
Eyes on Earth Competition - EU Neighbours South
Winner at the regional level in Beirut, Lebanon. (Dec 2023).
Eighth award
ARAB YOUTH GREEN VOICES NETWORK
Appointed to the delegation for the UN Conference in Dubai (Nov 2023).
Ninth award
Arab Hackathon
Awarded in Jordan and qualified for the final competition in Dubai (Nov 2023).
Tenth award
MENA RCOY
Represented Palestine at the UN Youth Climate Conference (Nov 2023).
Eleventh award
Arab Youth4COP
Chosen as one of five representatives at the MENA Climate Week conference in Riyadh (Oct 2023).
Twelfth award
Circular Economy Grant
Awarded by the Development Action Center with support from AECID Spain in recognition of outstanding contributions to promoting circular economy practices. (September 2023)
Thirteenth award
IEEE Middle East Ambassador
Honored with the appointment as the ambassador for Palestine, acknowledging my leadership and advocacy for technological advancement in the region. (September 2023)
Fourteenth award
IEEE YSYST2023
Secured first place in the global entrepreneurship competition held in Egypt, showcasing my project's innovative solution and business acumen. (September 2023)
Fifteenth award
IEEE Africa Conference
Chosen to represent Palestine in Cairo, Egypt, at this prestigious conference, highlighting my commitment to technological research and development. (August 2023
Sixteenth award
Wetskills Program
Selected to represent Palestine in Jordan, demonstrating exceptional skills in water management and sustainability projects. (August 2023)
Seventeenth award
YMECO Business Incubator Competition
Achieved first place in Palestine for pioneering a startup that addresses local and global challenges with innovative solutions. (March 2023)
Eighteenth award
ECO-SEED Competition
Won first place at Techno Park Palestine, recognized for developing sustainable environmental technologies. (March 2023)
Nineteenth award
Achieving First Place in the MENA Green Voices Challenge
I am thrilled to announce that I have been awarded first place in the "MENA Green Voices Challenge"! This prestigious event was hosted by the Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD) and focused on "A Call for Joint Action and Innovation to Respond to Climate Change Threats and Opportunities". It was a remarkable platform to showcase innovative solutions and I am deeply honored to receive this recognition (Nov 2022).
Twentieth award
IEEE ENTREPRENEURSHIP CONTEST
Placed third in the Middle East, Africa, and Europe regions in Tunis, honored for exceptional entrepreneurial spirit and innovation in technology. (August 2022)
Twenty-first award
Best IEEE Ambassador for Entrepreneurship
Awarded for the Middle East, Africa, and Europe regions, acknowledging unparalleled dedication to fostering entrepreneurship within the IEEE community. (February 2022)
Twenty-second award
Hult Prize award
In a remarkable journey of innovation and entrepreneurship, Furange emerged as a leading force at the American Arab University, securing a place among the top three startups. This triumph led us to the prestigious Rawabi Summit, where our dedication and vision were once again recognized. As the team leader, I am proud to announce that Furange was honored as one of the top six startups at the summit, showcasing our potential to shape the future. (Apr 2021)
