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Editor’s Note

Rejoy Thomas Mathew hat does sustainability mean to you?
(1084701) Maybe it brings to mind a lush and vibrant
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W forest, filled with towering trees, and happy
critters. Or perhaps a futuristic city with sleek sky-
Rabiya Shaukat scrapers and people zipping around on hoverboards.
(1075090) At its core, sustainability is a shared vision of
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lasting prosperity, a commitment to keep things roll-
ing—whether they involve relationships, traditions,
Lyan Isam Mushref or the very environment we live in. It’s more than just
(1080322) planting trees or recycling, and definitely more than
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a trendy catchphrase. True sustainability involves
weaving intricate connections between our environ-
Nora Basel Hamedah ment, economy, culture, and society.
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Arabic Journalist This year marks a milestone in UAE’s efforts to
tackle climate change, with the declaration of 2023 as
the “Year of Sustainability” and the nation preparing
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(1077218) to host the world’s biggest climate change confer-
Graphic Designer ence, COP28. In line with that, this issue of ADU Voice
focuses on sustainability, highlighting the many ways
it impacts our lives.
Rand Salah Al Remawi
(1076312) What does sustainability mean to you? As we dive
Graphic Designer into this issue, the answer to that question extends
beyond the lush landscapes and the futuristic city-
scapes. True sustainability shapes a world where our
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(1075514) hearts, minds, and surroundings flourish in perfect
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I’d like to take this opportunity to thank each stu-

Dr. Richa Goyal dent who contributed to the creation of this magazine.
Faculty A special thank you to our incredible student and
Team Coordinator faculty team here at ADU Voice, who worked tirelessly
behind the scenes to curate and craft this issue,

Ms. Bianca Jenna Roberts and Dr. Sreethi Nair, the CAS Dean, for her
Faculty unwavering support throughout.
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Dr. Brilliant Mhlanga Editor-in-Chief
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