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Professional Certificates:

Advancing Skills Beyond the Syllabus

Professional Certificate in Waste Management and Circular Economy, April 2025

The Professional Certificate in Waste Management and Circular Economy was desgined by Dr. Hatem Abushammala
to provide a comprehensive overview of waste management principles from a sustainable development perspective
with a focus on municipal solid waste. It explored the technical, regulatory, economic, environmental, and public
health aspects of waste handling, collection, transportation, separation, recycling, composting, and incineration.
It also covered the design, construction, and management of landfills and the creation of energy and high-value
materials from waste. It finally discussed the management and treatment of other waste streams such as medical
& pharmaceutical, nuclear, electronic, and hazardous waste. It was conducted in April 2025 in Al-Ain campus and
attended by 171 from Al-Ain community and the other emirates.

Professional Certificate in Corporate Sustainability and ESG Strategies, May 2025

This professional certificate program was offered in collaboration between Dr. Hatem Abushammala and Ms. Hanan
Chaabi, CEO and Founder of Aridzone Sustainability, to equip professionals with the essential knowledge and practical
tools to integrate sustainability into business strategy and operations. Delivered over three comprehensive modules in
Al-Ain campus, the program focused on building a strong foundation in corporate sustainability and ESG, with practical
insights tailored to the UAE context. Around 150 attended this certificate from Al-Ain community and other Emirates.

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