We’re all *impatiently* waiting for the season 2 drop of the Netflix smash-hit, Dubai Bling. With no confirmed release date yet, we have to shamelessly fill the void by scrolling on Instagram to see what the cast are up to now.
Whilst reality TV, as it turns out, may not be all that real, Dubai Bling star Danya Mohammed Almulla is advocating that the biggest reality of them all – “climate change is real and it is happening in front of our eyes, let’s act before it’s too late” she says.
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In an interview on the Hikmat Wehbi Podcast, the Dubai Bling star has revealed that, despite her fame, she plans to pursue a PhD in sustainability,
“I think learning should never stop for anyone, everyone should continue learning…I’m not doing it for work, I’m doing it because it’s something I’m genuinely passionate about. I care about climate change, I care about sustainability”.
Following in the footsteps of other climate activist celebs like Leonardo DiCaprio, Danya is carving out a big space on her platform to discuss important climate issues. The reality star says she fears for the future of her own children, recalling, “growing up I used to travel with my parents to see the most beautiful mountains and greenery…and now I don’t know if my kids are going to be able to see what I saw when I was younger”.
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Dubai Bling’s Danya is using her influence to advocate change
With Dubai hosting the COP28 United Nations Climate Change Conference later this year, the world is turning its attention to sustainability practices in the UAE. For Danya, COP28 is “something huge for this region”, and is an opportunity for others to raise awareness of environmental issues that face us here.
“I think we really really need to talk about climate change, caring about the environment, sustainability. It’s a very important thing, but no one talks about it.”
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With celebs like Dive Dee advocating for a wide discussion of our reality, we look at a hopeful glance towards other influential Emirati voices taking part in the climate conversation, especially as COP28 draws near.