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The businesswoman displays one of her eye-catching beach towels
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Hanadi Al Fahim shows off one of her sustainable Bu beach towels, designed with the support of local artists. All pictures by Khushnum Bhandari / The National
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Ms Al Fahim is combing her passions for art and the environment in her business venture
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The eco-friendly business also sells reusable make-up pads
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Used beach towels are donated to UAE animal shelters in keeping with a sustainable business model
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The colourful collection of eco-friendly towels
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Ms Al Fahim's business has sustainability at its core
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The businesswoman displays one of her eye-catching beach towels
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Hanadi Al Fahim shows off one of her sustainable Bu beach towels, designed with the support of local artists. All pictures by Khushnum Bhandari / The National
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/EKH2JLBRCRBNFHEE4NZDD3YLLA.jpg?smart=true&auth=23454aa32b74e500cebdd21e21acfabb9de81dadcb0cc066386ab6c4ea3d5536&width=400&height=225)
Ms Al Fahim is combing her passions for art and the environment in her business venture
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/4JRXGWCUBFBYTKMREMUEAK2LA4.jpg?smart=true&auth=e31c0554617498b428158f0cff52b6959c3e2f3fd88ad4d9fbcd8991e8b9c366&width=400&height=225)
The eco-friendly business also sells reusable make-up pads
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/CV6LEDTPHNGYFHSN25MJH4IXSA.jpg?smart=true&auth=cd6877e2551844fb913bc771dc323f2de7c7bad1a70e3c55cbd79696431570a7&width=400&height=225)
Used beach towels are donated to UAE animal shelters in keeping with a sustainable business model
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/4IQLH4G46FGBNDMWYX3FVNVD6E.jpg?smart=true&auth=008b7011c893e93328902193046d3464eaaae3b1b085403ca4118df533203cbc&width=400&height=225)
The colourful collection of eco-friendly towels
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Ms Al Fahim's business has sustainability at its core
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/PMWX7HZQFJE5FNSYDGQJDUHETA.jpg?smart=true&auth=89e8cbfd0224adb6bdcff7a9b8a58af16e4e55f8acd7ab7543daf506d71ccd6e&width=400&height=225)
The businesswoman displays one of her eye-catching beach towels
Emirati businesswoman's bamboo towels promote green living and cultural celebration
Hanadi Al Fahim promotes green business practices through a sustainable line
Shireena Al Nowais
22 November, 2023
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