The Sharjah Research, Technology, and Innovation Park (SRTI Park) has announced a new sustainability initiative in collaboration with Roche Diagnostics Middle East. The project introduces the My Green Lab Certification (MGL) to the UAE. It is supported by the University of Sharjah (UoS) and local implementation partner, Pharmatrade.
This marks a significant step in advancing sustainable laboratory practices in healthcare. The initiative positions Sharjah as a regional leader in green science innovation.
SRTI Park revealed that the initiative will pilot the internationally recognised My Green Lab Certification within UoS’s research laboratories. This effort sets a precedent for academic, clinical, and industrial labs in the region.
My Green Lab is the only lab sustainability certification endorsed by the UN-backed Race to Zero campaign. It is widely considered the gold standard for advancing net-zero goals in healthcare and life sciences.
SRTI Park is reinforcing its role as a key advocate for sustainable innovation in the UAE. The Park’s growing portfolio includes:
According to SRTI Park, this initiative also reflects a major collaboration between a public innovation platform and a global life sciences company. The goal is to reduce the environmental footprint of laboratory research through science-based methods.
The University of Sharjah’s Research Institute of Medical and Health Sciences is leading the implementation. The Institute focuses on critical fields such as cancer, immunology, and medicine.
Roche is reported to be playing a strategic role by supporting sustainable practices in laboratories worldwide. Through this initiative, Roche aims to enable science-driven, eco-friendly operations across the healthcare sector.
Officials emphasized that Sharjah is emerging as a regional hub for sustainable healthcare R&D. The My Green Lab launch highlights the intersection of academia, industry, and policy. It aims to create a model for reducing energy use, waste, and hazardous chemical exposure in labs.
Hussain Al Mahmoudi, CEO of SRTI Park, stated that the initiative goes beyond certification. He called it a regional movement for sustainable science. He added that SRTI Park, Roche, and the University of Sharjah are setting a benchmark for clean innovation in the region.
Professor Esameldin Agmy, Chancellor of the University of Sharjah, expressed pride in the university’s leadership in environmental sustainability. He confirmed that the initiative aligns with the University’s goal to support responsible scientific research.
He further noted that the institute’s advanced laboratories provide an ideal platform for applying global environmental standards. The project is part of a broader university strategy to train environmentally aware researchers.
Professor Agmy explained that this certification marks an institutional commitment to long-term sustainability. It also elevates Sharjah’s position as a global hub for sustainable innovation.
Jihad Al Hussami, Senior Executive Manager at Pharmatrade, stated that the company is proud to support this initiative. He said the collaboration integrates eco-friendly solutions to build a more sustainable and resilient healthcare system.
Dr. Asma Mahmoud Fikri, Director of Government and Corporate Partnerships at SRTI Park, said the initiative reflects the Park’s vision to develop a green innovation economy. She noted that working with Roche and UoS brings Sharjah closer to becoming a global reference in sustainable science and healthcare.
The project also opens the door for wider implementation of green standards across Sharjah. This may include partnerships with Sheraa, the Sharjah Health Authority, and The Big Heart Foundation.
As Sharjah expands into next-generation healthcare with projects like the Jawaher Boston Medical District, the launch of My Green Lab Certification supports the UAE’s national sustainability goals.
