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HIMA Sustainability Actions

Traditional conservation system

Hima, practised for over 14,000 years in the Arabian Peninsula, is believed to be the most widespread system of traditional conservation in the Middle East, and perhaps the entire earth. Hima is a system of resource protection in which pastures, trees or grazing lands are declared as forbidden and access to them and their use is denied by the owner.

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Protected land for public good

Under Islamic law, the use of Hima was altered slightly and now meant ‘a natural area set aside permanently or seasonally for public good, which may not be privately owned.’ For Hima to be valid in Islamic law, the area had to be for the purposes of public welfare and the area wasn’t allowed to be so large as to cause undue hardship to locals.

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QASTALANI HiMA asphalt

QASTALANI HiMA (Highly Modified Asphalt) is an innovative solution aimed at enhancing road durability while promoting environmental sustainability by significantly reducing greenhouse gas emissions associated with road construction and maintenance. The material allows for thinner pavements without compromising structural integrity, leading to lower material usage and maintenance frequency.

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Malaysia road project

A recent project in Malaysia demonstrated that QASTALANI HiMA can improve road performance and safety while minimizing disruptions and costs related to frequent repairs.

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