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EGA’s proprietary technology will neutralise caustic bauxite residue into an environmentally benign raw material in hours. This Optimised Bauxite Residue is the main ingredient for the manufactured soil, which EGA calls ‘Turba’
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To cut emissions in the waste sector, the UAE Net Zero 2050 strategy seeks to explore alternative materials and energy sources, said H.E. Mariam bint Mohammed Almheiri, while outlining a detailed nation-wide plan to achieve climate neutrality.
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Organised by the International Solid Waste Association (ISWA) and hosted by Oman Environmental Service Holding Company S.A.O.C (be’ah) in Muscat, Oman, the three-day event drew waste management and recycling industry professionals from around the world.
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The duo will collaborate to raise awareness on providing comprehensive waste management solutions at the airports,
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Dubai Municipality initiated the testing phase of these smart sweepers, which have smart sensors that enable obstacle avoidance.
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Abdullatif Almulla , Chairman of the Board for Imdaad to serve as interim GCEO.
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As of 2022, Abu Dhabi had a total of 27 waste management facilities distributed across the Emirate. These facilities provide a wide range of services, including waste sorting, recycling, composting, and waste-to-energy conversion.
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The ‘Waste to Zero’ initiative by the Ministry and Tadweer aims to strengthen the UAE's role in leading global action and contribute to international efforts to achieve the 43 per cent emission reduction target by 2030.
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By recognising conditions such as waste bin status, overflowing waste, and road cleanliness, this AI-driven technology is set to streamline waste management.
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.jpg "Dubai Municipality adds five new vehicles to its fleet of automated highway sweepers")
This is part of the Municipality's larger plans to develop its fleet of automatic sweepers, as well as ongoing efforts to improve the city's cleanliness.
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This marks the first phase of the Municipality's annual strategy to clean and preserve sustainability of water canals across Dubai.
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In a conversation with industry experts in Kenya, R. Keerthana gained insights into the challenges and promising developments in country's waste management sector.
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Despite the increased awareness about zero waste to landfill, there are still myths about the concept and impacts on business. Falon Doorasamy busts three common misconceptions.
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A roundtable discussion was organised by the Waste & Recycling MEA magazine, in association with M.T.Khoory & Sons, Faun Kirchhoff Group and Sulo Citybac.
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The inaugural edition of the Waste Management & Circular Economy Conference was a grand success.
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Using the blockchain, the new standard will authenticate and incentivise recycling activity globally, enabling organisations to receive recycling credits and meet sustainability targets
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Ehfaaz Recycling's innovative process repurposes discarded consumer shampoos into car wash products
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The 5th edition of Big 5 Construct Egypt 2023 will bring the inaugural editions of Egypt Infrastructure & Water Expo and Big 5 Egypt Security, Fire & Smart Buildings Summit
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The MoU follows the agreement signed last year between the UAE and Greece, during the visit of His Excellency Kyriakos Mitsotakis, Prime Minister of Greece, to Abu Dhabi.
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Chebaklo has been promoted to the position from his previous role as Chief Growth Officer.
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With a firm commitment to innovation and sustainability, Cleanco Waste Treatment (CWT) has cemented its position as one of the leading service providers in medical and hazardous waste management. Dr. Khalid Al Khouri, CEO of CWT, spoke to Waste & Recycling MEA magazine about the company’s contributions to the sustainable development of the UAE.
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Celebrating Women in Circularity
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Celebrating Women in Circularity
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Celebrating Women in Circularity
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Employing the best applicable techniques and best practices, the company manages several operation units from incinerators to pre-treatment units and landfills for treating hazardous waste by following EU directives and norms.
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Al Masaood Commercial Vehicles and Equipment (CV&E) showcased the latest environmentally-friendly trucks from global brands UD Trucks and Renault Trucks at EcoWaste 2023
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Abu Dhabi Waste Management Company signed MoU with the Greater Amman Municipality, Jordan, to exchange best practices, knowledge, research and studies, and organise training and awareness initiatives in the waste management sector.
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2022 was a difficult year for copper, as macroeconomic and geopolitical factors slowed global demand. But China’s loosening of its long-standing zero-covid policy could provide a timely relief, experts have opined.
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The 10th MRAI Conference highlighted the challenges with non-ferrous scrap BIS standards and sought the support of the Ministry of Mines, NITI Aayog to resolve the issue.
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Qatar has emerged as a promising hub for waste management in MENA, a region in which about 6 per cent of the world’s waste is produced with prevalent disposal methods ranging from open dumps and landfills to recycling facilities.
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Market Trends and the Year Ahead for Paper and Plastic
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Under the terms of the agreement, the two parties will support the development of Abu Dhabi’s integrated waste management system and explore the use of recycled materials in manufacturing.
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A BIR statement says the exports to countries outside the EU - industrialized (OECD) countries and developing (non-OECD) countries – will be considerably burdened by intergovernmental agreements and inspections, audits and checks on facilities in third countries.
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.jpg "Waste shipments: MEPs push for tighter EU rules")
On 17 January, the plenary vote took place in the European Parliament. Of the 158 amendments put forward by MEPs to the European Commission proposal of 18 November 2021, 7 were rejected and 154 accepted.
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The Used Engine Oil Recycling Plant is part of Green Mountains’ major expansion and relocation plan for the hazardous liquid effluent treatment plant.
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Speaking to Waste & Recycling MEA magazine, Elie Sandros of TOMRA throws light on what’s driving innovation in the sorting industry and how technology is aiding process efficiency
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This Abu Dhabi facility will provide service space for 30 trucks and 12 body repairs, says the company.
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Waste & Recycling MEA magazine honoured outstanding individuals and organisations that have demonstrated leadership and innovation in their respective fields in the Middle East.
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.jpg "Tadweer sorts about 838,000 tonnes of waste in nine months")
Tadweer provides 17 centres for the collection of recyclable materials (waste mines) in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, distributed across Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, and Al Dhafra region.
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Under the MoU, DUBAL Holding and Imdaad will establish a cooperative institutional framework to examine new initiatives for environment friendly projects in UAE, including co-investing and development of such projects to support Dubai Government’s Sustainability initiatives.
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The organic waste forms a significant fraction in municipal solid waste. Hence its recycling is a propitious alternative to disposal in landfill sites. Composting and production of biogas through anaerobic digestion are some of the ways in which this waste stream is managed and recycled.
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Tadweer has announced that it has produced more than one million tonnes of products recycled from waste materials collected in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi during the first half of 2022.
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According to the report by Boston Consulting Group, prepared in collaboration with the World Business Council for Sustainable Development, the GCC generates between 105 and 130 million tonnes of waste per annum, with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates accounting for approximately 75 per cent.
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The Commercial and Industrial facility will automatically detect, identify and separate different types of waste, optimising material recovery at BEEAH Recycling’s Waste Management Complex.
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Globally, there is a growing demand for recovered fibre, but the industry is bogged down by logistical issues, supply chain disruptions, unfavourable legislations and surge in prices. Industry experts speak to R. Keerthana on how the paper industry can overcome the challenges and embrace a brighter future.
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Equipped with Artificial Intelligence, Internet of Things, gamification, and blockchain technologies, these digitally-enabled solutions aim to make waste collection and management more efficient. R. Keerthana reports.
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South Africa is in the midst of a waste management crisis. While rapid growth in population and urbanisation are the key drivers, poor waste management strategies, outdated infrastructure, limited financial resources and insufficient equipment have complicated the problem. However, the government’s new regulations offer scope for innovations and value-add investments in waste management and recycling sectors, say experts. R. Keerthana reports…
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With global headlines dominated by bad news, metals markets - both ferrous and non-ferrous - remained volatile. Industry experts say negative trends are likely to continue for a few more months due to macroeconomic factors.
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Dr. Sandeep Kulkarni, President, KoolEarth Solutions, and Technical Consultant, the Association of Plastic Recyclers, spoke about the significance of recycling and developing circular packaging solutions at the Sustainable Packaging Conference organised by Waste & Recycling MEA magazine recently. Here are excerpts from the interview.
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The recent NITI Aayog report, prepared in collaboration with UK’s Green Growth Fund Technical Cooperation Facility, analyses the overall battery market in India, deep-diving into the recycling potential of current and evolving battery technologies.
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The conflict in Ukraine is creating uncertainty while rising inflation rates may trigger a recession. However, demand and prices for recycled materials remain high.
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Nita Ramlutchman, Business Development Director, Averda, speaks about Averda’s continued efforts in South Africa to manage waste through sustainable solutions and helping companies achieve circularity by employing new technologies and innovations.
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Dubai Municipality has completed 4,000 requests from residents for bulky waste disposal during the first half of 2022. It targets to accommodate at least 10,000 requests by the end of the year.
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Waste & Recycling MEA hosted the Municipalities Roundtable as part of its strategy to bring together all the municipal authorities and key stakeholders to share their experiences, insights and plans that focus on building more sustainable communities across the UAE and achieving net zero targets by the deadline set by the government.
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The Center will provide comprehensive work plan to manage the expected increase in the volume of waste during the Eid Al-Adha holiday. The services will include solid waste collection and transport, public cleaning, pest control, and impounding of stray animals.
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The collaboration aims to divert packaging waste from landfills in the UAE
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The acquisition creates a strong footprint for Suez in the fast-growing South African market, says Sabrina Soussan, CEO of Suez
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Under the agreement, Tadweer will collect and transport fallen stock and slaughterhouse waste from Al Ain to its treatment plants, where they will be treated and disposed of safely.
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Emirates Global Aluminium announced a collaboration with the American University of Sharjah’s College of Engineering to research the economic and environmental benefits of reusing food waste to enrich manufactured soils made from bauxite residue
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The sessions, held in coordination with the Councils Affairs Office at the Abu Dhabi Crown Prince's Court, outline the waste management center’s services in maintaining public cleanliness and pest control.
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The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Circa Biotech to support the pioneering project.
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The $30 million agreement marks IFC’s first investment in the private waste management sector in the two region.
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This marks 4.17% increase in waste collection compared to normal days and 2.53% increase compared to last year.
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Sharjah Waste to Energy plant example of economic benefits of innovative sustainable energy production, says company.
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Averda will facilitate collection of electrical items, besides other waste in this three-year contract with Nakheel
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Cleanco Waste Treatment is one of the main providers for hazardous waste and medical waste collection, transport, treatment, and disposal services to the public and private sectors including industrial, commercial, institutional and healthcare entities in the UAE.
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Many plans and studies have been undertaken to implement recycling processes for waste that have economic value.
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Mr. Bacha brings a wealth of experience to his new role and is committed to delivering advanced sustainable floor care solutions to Intercare's customers, says company.
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The Center’s plan covers all sectors operating in Abu Dhabi, including the collection and transportation of solid waste, public sanitation work, pest control, and the impounding of stray animals before, during, and after Ramadan.
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The Abu Dhabi Waste Management Centre (Tadweer) launches a tender inviting qualified developers to submit their bids for developing a new engineered landfill for hazardous waste.
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The proposed solution will enable the entire MSW value chain, starting from sorting at the source, collection, transportation, treatment, and finally recycling, says SIRC.
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It hasn’t been long since the anticipation of COP26 when the world was filled with hope that our collective leaders would agree to deliver the necessary changes required to save humanity. Views on what was achieved are varied, from “we are moving in the right direction” to “we fall short of the significant changes required.”
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Company registered sales increase of around 30% in the MEENA region
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Initiative by the Crown Prince aims to reduce need for single-use plastic bottles; More than 30 drinking water stations to be installed across Dubai.
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UAE and Bavaria express the intention to explore synergies in areas of waste management and circular economy, climate neutrality, air pollution control, food waste management, wastewater treatment and groundwater technologies, and green hydrogen.
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This allows clients, including consultants, contractors, or developers, to acquire an NOC from the Centre electronically, which will improve efficiency, reduce costs and efforts, and simplify operations and procedures related to NOCs for clients in all sectors.
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Situation exposes urgent need to improve waste management systems, says WHO; The report lays out recommendations for integrating better, safer, and more sustainable waste practices into the current Covid-19 response and future pandemic preparedness efforts.
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The Strategy, which seeks to encourage innovation in waste management, recycling and energy conversion, complements a range of projects adopted by The Executive Council of Dubai in the areas of sustainability, environmental conservation, among others.
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The signing took place on the final day of the EcoWaste 2022 Exhibition and Forum in Abu Dhabi.
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Beeah Group to unify its growing businesses across industries and countries, including operations in UAE, KSA, Egypt and global joint ventures.
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Our 2021 listing includes some of the waste management and recycling companies that are playing an important role in the sector, and have been offering sustainable solutions in challenging times to make a positive impact on communities they serve.
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The campaign registered the participation of 7,555 people so far representing many entities both government and private and from all walks of life and age groups
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M.Eylon Aviv Nechasim Ltd, based in Israel, has invested in a new recycling plant from CDE, representing the wet processing equipment manufacturer’s second installation in Israel and its first M2500 unit commissioned in the market.
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The EcoWaste Exhibition & Forum returns to Abu Dhabi, UAE for an 8th edition between 17 and 19 January 2022, that will be co-located with the World Future Energy Summit.
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The company has been awarded a contract to work on the next phase of the major Red Sea Development in Saudi Arabia.
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The contract also encompasses soft services including waste management, cleaning and disinfection, pest control and other specialised services.
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The 2021 edition of Italian Exhibition Group’s two shows, the main reference points for the circular economy and renewable energies in Europe and the Mediterranean basin, has come to a close.
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The company aims to increase the waste diversion rate to 50 percent within the next year.
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Abu Dhabi Waste Management Center (Tadweer) announced that the Technical Committee of Abu Dhabi Quality and Conformity Council (ADQCC) has approved its guidelines designed to improve pest control services and municipal solid waste collection and transportation infrastructure in the emirate of Abu Dhabi.
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Developed economies now work towards system-based approaches looking at the synergies and interfaces between waste and resource management, net zero and circular economy.
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Composting has attracted much attention as a viable and sensible alternative for treatment of organic waste.
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The project will help generate 1.3MW of green electricity and reduce their carbon footprint, says company.
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From 26th to 29th October, at Italian Exhibition Group’s Expo Centre in Rimini, the circular economy and renewables will be getting ready to change the real economy model.
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His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum announces ministerial changes and the new government strategic approach
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The Azcapotzalco Transfer Station and Sorting Plant, the largest and most modern in Latin America, has opened its doors in Mexico City.
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According to the agreement between Dibba Municipality and Istanbul Group, the company will operate and manage the material recovery facility for a period of five years.
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Business and health at the core of Rimini and Vicenza’s total trade show activity restart; Green Pass to enter and a Covid-testing service.
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Receiving 40 per cent of the world’s waste and serving 3-4 billion people, dumpsites pose a global health and environmental emergency.
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Green pass to access the Expo Centre; and the new Safe Travel service for international and safe customer mobility organised with the specialist Studio Arletti&Partners.
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Plan to be implemented by the Centre’s Department of Waste Collection & Transportation and Department of Public Health Pest Control.
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The company increases its presence in the environmental protection domain with the ‘first ever’ range of shoreline waste collectors.
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Kashif Javed Anjum, Group CEO Istanbul Group of Companies and Al Kashif Group talks about his experience and latest developments at his company as well as growth strategy and plans.
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The Centre will provide collection points for fallen stock near farms and ranches in various regions of the emirate to ensure their easy collection on a daily basis.
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Greek-owned Polygreen joins hands with Bee’ah to launch Evogreen, a JV that will offer innovative marine and environmental management solutions.
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Emami will have responsibility to lead the company’s overall human resources strategy.
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Collected through waste collection and transportation service providers contracted with Tadweer, this waste includes MSW, C&I waste, mixed solid waste, green waste and C&D waste, among others.
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The new deal further strengthens their position in the waste management sector, says Al-Futtaim company.
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The world was not ready for a pandemic – Covid-19, be it the Healthcare sector or Waste Management sector.. The healthcare sector had the challenge of high volume of facilities including the intensive care units (ICU), beds, etc., as well as large volume of consumables like personal protective equipment (PPE), etc.
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Many sustainable technologies are making a mark in the waste recycling sector at present, but another important facility, the material recovery facility (MRF), has been quietly playing a major role in dealing with mixed municipal solid waste by sorting all the materials and recovering recyclables that are then sent offsite to be processed into new products.
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Veolia and Suez announced that their respective boards of directors have reached an agreement in principle on the key terms and conditions of the merger between the two groups.
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Centre to deploy dedicated task force across Abu Dhabi as part of comprehensive action plan for holy month and Eid Al Fitr 2021
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The agreement includes Bee’ah’s waste collection services for solid waste, recyclables, green waste and construction & demolition waste.
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UAE-based Bee’ah to provide waste management and recycling collection points at The Ripe Market, inside Dubai Police Academy Park.
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Jean-Claude will be responsible for executing the company’s growth strategy, following the recent move into India.
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Waste collection is an important service and a major element in achieving circularity. City waste collection poses major challenges and Sebastien Chauvin, CEO, Veolia Middle East discussed various issues, highlighting the importance of developing suitable systems and processes to improve the operations, in an interview with Swaliha Shanavas.
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Harbinder Singh, Chairman, YES Full Circle, speaks to Swaliha Shanavas about the company’s vision to be a social enterprise making a positive difference in the world by leveraging the team’s experience and passion in environmental services, technology and social causes.
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The UAE’s zero waste masterplan and the recently introduced circular economy policy outline the country’s key strategies to build a sustainable nation.
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The campaign included various awareness activities to encourage sustainable and environmentally responsible behaviour among campers and sensitize them about the challenges resulting from improper waste disposal.
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Training employees is an investment. That is why many businesses around the world have long established Corporate Academies.
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The paper examines the waste produced once solar panels, lithium-ion batteries and windmills reach the end of their useful life.
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Campaigns reach out to over 250,000 people across emirate; Centre organises and participates in 110 awareness activities, carries out four integrated awareness campaigns.
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Handbook outlines the standards and practices for safe handling, processing, and disposal of potentially infectious waste.
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Imdaad, an integrated FM services provider, recently renewed its contract with Union Cooperative Society to provide waste collection services across their outlets.
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The company says thermal destruction technique will safely destroy up to 20 tonnes of harmful waste a day.
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History will remember 2020 as a period of tremendous upheaval when the Facilities Management industry was called upon to play an important role in mitigating the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. We spoke with Imdaad’s Group CEO Jamal Abdulla Lootah to learn more about the challenges and opportunities that arose for the sector as a result.
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Delivering sustainable and innovative solutions in challenging times.
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Complex features medical and hazardous waste treatment plants with a capacity of 3,120 kg per hour, and animal carcass incinerator with a capacity of 2000 kg per hour.
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The contract extends through 2026; The partnership started in 2010 between be’ah and Suez to provide sustainable waste management solutions in Oman.
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Centre completes 1.8 million hours of disinfection work in 227 days; Deploys 972-strong task force to ensure efficient sanitisation of targeted areas in Abu Dhabi.
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The newly announced commitments combined with previously announced investments in two companies will see more than US$39 million invested in India.
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First of its kind facility in Abu Dhabi launched by Tadweer to transfer 200 tons of waste per week.
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The company announced that it has treated over a million kilogrammes of infectious Covid-19 waste across the UAE since the start of the pandemic.
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This operation will position partners in the rapidly expanding hazardous waste market in Saudi Arabia where major petrochemical industrial projects are ongoing and planned, says Suez.
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Under the agreement with Ajman Municipality, Bee’ah will undertake waste collection, city and beach cleaning, street sweeping, and bin disinfection services.
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The company expands into the growing market starting in Amritsar, it also marks Averda’s entry into South Asia.
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Veolia acknowledges Engie’s decision to respond favourably to its offer to acquire a 29.9 percent stake in Suez, and confirms its intention to acquire control.
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Company to provide comprehensive waste management services to HMC for its various facilities across Qatar.
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The show will enable exhibitors to display their products innovatively through 3D customisable stands to suit each company’s needs.
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Wissam Zantout, Regional Managing Director, Averda talks to Swaliha Shanavas about the enhanced cleaning and waste management efforts in Saudi Arabia, especially during the current crisis, and Averda’s role in developing modern waste management systems through sustainable operations across the country.
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26 winners were awarded prizes across three competitions worth AED 243,000; The awards included the Sharjah-based Inter-School Recycling Competition.
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Averda examines the current solutions and techniques adopted, and offers recommendations that could help reshape the industry in emerging markets.
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As we remain in the throes of the Industrial Revolution 4.0, ongoing talent development is a necessity for the waste management industry.
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.jpg "Abu Dhabi’s Tadweer collects over 1.05 million tons of domestic and farm waste in H1 2020")
More than 987 vehicles and equipment used in waste collection and transportation operations; 5,325 cleaners, supervisors, specialists and administrative staff deployed.
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Two new documents on policy and technical guidelines for the management of healthcare waste in Ghana have been launched by the deputy minister for health in Accra.
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Leading waste and recycling company, Veolia, has become the first to join the On-Pack Recycling Label (OPRL) organisation under the recently introduced waste management company membership category.
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Bee’ah announced it is expanding into the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia having won three contracts for waste management services in Madinah, covering the North, West and East regions.
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Abu Dhabi Waste Management Centre (Tadweer) announced that it has become a Platinum Member of Vienna-based International Solid Waste Management Association (ISWA), an independent and non-profit association that aims to promote and develop the waste management sector worldwide.
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The company announced it has secured new orders for MetroTaifun automatic waste collection system (AWCS) in the city of Makkah, Saudi Arabia.
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150,000 people in Jembrana to have a formal waste management system for the first time.
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It is surely a challenging period for all communities and businesses worldwide.
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The Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) has collaborated with the Senegalese Government to launch a project for the management of plastic waste, wastewater and WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) in Senegal.
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.jpg "IEMS recognised as NOCN Centre; Set to launch co-branded waste sector course")
The Institute of Environmental Management and Sustainability (IEMS Academy) has been recognised as an NOCN Centre and will launch a number of qualifications within the Environmental, Sustainable and Resource sector, the academy announced.
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Malek Sukkar, CEO of Averda, discussed key issues related to Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in the context of Covid-19 in an interview with Swaliha Shanavas.
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Averda, the leading end-to-end waste management company in emerging markets, has appointed Esa Ikaheimonen as a non-executive Director.
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The Egyptian government recently assigned $1.8 million for acquiring personal protective equipment (PPE) for workers in the waste sector in four governorates.
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Three-year contract prioritises recycling for the project which aims for ‘zero waste to landfill’ even in the first phase
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The Ministry of Environment, Egypt has prepared a report in their strategy to combat COVID-19. Environment Minister Yasmine Fouad presented the report on the ministry’s approach to combat coronavirus from March 31 till date, as per a report in Egypt Today.
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Earlier this month, the threat of another Lebanese garbage crisis loomed large as mountains of waste once again piled up on the streets of Beirut and Mount Lebanon.
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Road sweepers that were used to keep the streets of Amman clean are now sanitising vehicles helping to keep the city, 1,680 square kilometres in area with over 2 million inhabitants, safer from the coronavirus.
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The pods can be utilised at entrances of buildings, facilities or complexes to eradicate harmful viruses, bacteria and other microorganisms found on people
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This is definitely an unprecedented time in our lives, and as the coronavirus continues to spread around the world, the response in various countries is at different pace and stages.
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The world’s leading trade fair for water, sewage, waste and raw materials management held annually in Munich has been cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic. The event that was to be held in May 2020 was earlier rescheduled to September. But the organiser has announced the trade fair has been cancelled.
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Drive carried out in collaboration with Department of Municipalities and Transport
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The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA), Kenya, has raised concerns over the improper disposal of face masks and gloves being used by members of the public to protect themselves from the coronavirus.
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Effective measures introduced in the region for waste management, outdoor cleaning and sterilisation.
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India’s Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), has released guidelines for handling, treatment and safe disposal of biomedical waste generated during treatment, diagnosis and quarantine of patients confirmed or suspected to have the novel coronavirus disease (Covid-19).
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The European Commission has prepared a guidance document for a common approach to secure the continuation of waste shipments across the EU in the exceptional circumstances created by the coronavirus outbreak, as per a news release. The Commission recommends using the set up green lanes and replacing paper procedures for waste shipments by electronic exchange to avoid contact as much as possible and speed up the border crossing.
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UAE authorities announced the details of the sterilisation drive aimed to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 in the country that is to take place over the weekend starting at 8pm on Thursday. Residents have been strictly ordered to stay indoors during this time and to not leave their homes except to buy food, basic essentials and medicines, according to a Gulf News report.
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With the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic continuing to spread and its impacts upon human health and the economy intensifying day-by-day, BRS Secretariat urges governments to treat waste management, including of medical, household and other hazardous waste, as an urgent and essential public service in order to minimise possible secondary impacts upon health and the environment.
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As part of its efforts to combat the spread of the coronavirus, the Dubai Municipality started a massive 11-day sterilisation campaign on March 21 in a mission that will cover at least 95 roads across the city, as per a Gulf News report.
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UAE-based environmental services provider to manage all airside and landside waste for Dubai International and Dubai World Central
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.jpg "Averda appoints Steve Lucas as new Chairman")
Averda, the leading end-to-end waste management company in emerging markets, has announced it has appointed Steve Lucas as Chairman of the Board to succeed founder and previous Chairman, Maysarah Sukkar, who has retired from office.
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Contract win marks the next phase of the company’s international expansion after proven successes in the UAE; The new capital will house 6.5 million residents upon completion.
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Fully-automated material recovery facility has the capacity to process 1,200 tonnes of waste per day.
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Veolia and the Royal Commission for Jubail via its investment arm JYIC, have started work for the development of a central utilities and waste valorisation plant in the PlasChem Park of Jubail Industrial City.
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The National Waste Management Centre, Eastern Province Municipality and the Saudi Investment Recycling Company (SIRC), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Public Investment Fund (PIF), signed a tripartite memorandum of understanding (MoU), to start integrated waste management and waste recycling activities in the Eastern Province.
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The global waste management market size is expected to reach $530.0 billion by 2025 from $330.6 billion in 2017, growing at a CAGR of 6.0% from 2018 to 2025, according to a report by ReportLinker.
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The International Sustainability, Resources & Technology Conference (ISRTC2020) will be hosted by Oman Environmental Services Holding Company, be’ah – attracting experts, students, policymakers, and strategic partners.
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Namibia is developing a solid waste management policy to reduce pollution in national parks and public places, a move the government expects to make the country the cleanest in Africa by 2028.
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Waste & Recycling Middle East has just expanded its reach to cover the fast emerging market of Africa.
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Abu Dhabi Waste Management Centre (Tadweer) opened a new state-of-the-art Control Centre to establish a central point for controlling and monitoring the performance of private environmental service providers tasked with the collection and transportation of waste in the emirate, as well as to electronically track waste transport vehicles.
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Oman’s water solutions provider Majis Industrial Services signed two agreements with Toshiba Water Solutions, at a combined contract value of OMR 3.27 million, to boost the company’s wastewater treatment capacity and improve the efficiency of its Reverse Osmosis (RO) plant both in terms of costs and reliability.
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Abu Dhabi Waste Management Centre (Tadweer) announced that it collected 1.208 million tons of waste in H1 2019 through the companies contracted to provide waste collection and transportation services across the emirate of Abu Dhabi.
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The Ethiopian government recently disclosed ongoing efforts to introduce the country’s first sludge management guideline so as to streamline activities on hazardous waste disposal across all sectors.
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ENEC and Andra to explore potential collaboration in the field of radioactive waste management
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As part of their objective to reuse 100% of by-products coming from the Al Saja’a Bio Refinery, Qatra Water Solutions, a joint venture between the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) and Besix Group, announced the signing of a reuse agreement with Sharjah Cement Factory to provide dry sludge and treated water.
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Dubai Municipality launches hazardous industrial wastewater treatment plant
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Averda signs three-year contract with Pearl-Qatar development
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Veolia bags new industrial contract in the Middle East
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Three Saudi entities sign MoU to recycle 81% of municipal solid waste and 47% of construction and demolition waste by 2035
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Averda, a leading international environmental services provider, announced it has been awarded four seven-year contracts in Casablanca, Morocco starting June 2019.
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With the fast paced growth of the industrial sector in the Middle East, a large amount of waste including hazardous waste is being generated in this region.
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Increasing market share with the reveal of new Renault Trucks ranges D, C and K
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The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE), UAE, in cooperation with The Centre of Waste Management Abu Dhabi-Tadweer, hosted a joint workshop with a delegation from the Seoul Metropolitan Government (SMG), Korea, headed by Mayor Park Won-soon.
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Tecam Group enters SAFA Environment as shareholder
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Project to help reduce fuel consumption and emissions annually, equivalent to planting 13000 trees
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‘Wakkalni Food Savour’, an application that connects grocery stores with shoppers to minimise food waste won the 2019 Annual International Hackathon for Social Good in the Arab World.
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UD Trucks unveiled the ‘New Quester’ heavy-duty trucks in the Middle East, East and North Africa (MEENA) at a notable launch event held in Bahrain, where the attendees also had the chance to get behind the wheel of this new range of trucks and get a real feel for the performance of these vehicles at the Bahrain International Circuit.
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UAE-based Intercare delivers Dulevo 6000 road sweepers to West Coast Group
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Bee’ah, a leading environmental management company based in Sharjah, UAE has launched a new high-tech, industrial wastewater treatment plant (IWWTP), in an event held at the company’s Waste Management Centre.
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Save the planet? What? Who are we kidding? How the circular economy could save us as a species
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Contracts part of Tadweer’s efforts to support sustainable development and Abu Dhabi Strategy
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By Swaliha Shanavas
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Tasos Bereketidis, Regional Director Emerging Markets at TOMRA Sorting Solutions, looks at the role that MSW recovery can play in moving the UAE closer towards its goal of being a circular economy.
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French environmental services firm Suez announced it has strengthened its recycling & recovery activities in Europe with the award and renewal of five contracts worth some 100 million in total revenues.
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As another year comes to a close, we reflect on the performance of the UAE waste management industry including key developments in 2018 and examine what lies ahead for the sector in the coming years. Swaliha Shanavas writes.
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Ireland and the UAE have a long history of partnership and trading together.
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Ras Al Khaimah recycling from hotels has increased by 120% from 60 tons to 130 tons every month; Most of Ras Al Khaimah’s hotels and tourism establishments either met or exceeded the 30% recycling targets
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Every day we hear stories about the impact of the 4th industrial revolution, new technology, disruptive innovation and circular economy in our lives
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Sadara Chemical Company (Sadara) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Veolia Middle East SAS (Veolia) to construct a sustainable central utilities facility in PlasChem Park, the unique industrial park adjacent to the Sadara Chemical Complex.
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Hazardous waste is a critical area within waste management. Veolia has been providing various specialist services from general waste recycling solutions to complex portfolios including hazardous waste treatment and disposal around the world including the Middle East.
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Visionscape Group, a multifaceted environmental utility conglomerate, in the heart of the UAE is providing innovative solutions to tackle the challenges that encompass waste management in developing countries.
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Alam Steel along with Heil has been offering sustainable solutions in the region including Kuwait for the past four decades.
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• Contracts signed for landfill gas to energy, used cooking oil recycling, medical and hazardous waste incineration projects • Partnerships with leading industry firms will to help generate significant employment opportunities in the sector, says Tadweer
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The Centre of Waste Management – Abu Dhabi (Tadweer) signed four new contracts worth AED 165 million of waste management investment projects in Abu Dhabi with leading firms in the waste recycling sector.
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Imdaad, a Dubai-based group of companies that provides integrated, sustainable facilities management (FM) services has been awarded a three-year infrastructure cleaning contract by Dubai Investment Park (DIP).
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A billboard and online campaign has been launched by Human Rights Watch to end the waste management crisis in Lebanon, the organisation said.
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Rapid development and increased population growth have resulted in the generation of high volumes of solid and liquid waste in urban areas.
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Engr. Sonia Ytuarte Nasser, Executive Director, Ras Al Khaimah Waste Management Agency shares with Swaliha Shanavas her thoughts on the state of the waste recycling industry, Ras Al Khaimah’s strategy and significant initiatives that would help the emirate achieve the key goal of 75% waste diversion from landfill by 2021.
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Mahmood Rasheed, Chief Operating Officer, Imdaad talks to Swaliha Shanavas about their business operations and strategies, significant contracts and the company’s latest innovative solutions and services that will positively contribute to the waste reduction and diversion targets set by various governments in the region.
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Andre-Louis Brenier, General Manager, SUEZ Middle East Recycling LLC talks about the company’s capabilities including its portfolio of services and technologies as well as its strategy to support a circular economy in the region.
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Electric Vehicles And Battery Recycling Challenges
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Companies from Northern Ireland, UK visited the UAE and Kuwait from 24th until 28th September as part of a trade mission and to attend Middle East Waste at the Dubai World Trade Centre.
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At the start of 2007, the UAE was considered one of the top generators of waste per capita in the world. It was no surprise then that a new company with an ambitious goal, to achieve zero waste to landfills in Sharjah, was received with much scepticism.
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Dubai is set to start the construction of its mega drainage system with the first stage of the project getting the green signal.
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Alberto Negri, General Manager, Fiorentini Middle East, talks to Swaliha Shanavas about their new partnership with BioStrada to deliver road sweepers in the GCC market, business operations and strategies, as well as innovative solutions and services Fiorentini offers in this region.
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Eng. Yousif Alahmed Alrayssi, Director–Waste Management Department, Ministry of Climate Change and Environment, UAE, shares with Swaliha Shanavas his thoughts on the state of the waste management sector in the UAE, the significance of recycling, and their objectives as well as efforts to meet the strategic vision of the UAE Government with regard to waste recycling.
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Bee’ah, the Middle East’s leading environmental energy and waste management company has inked a major deal with Foster + Partners, an innovative architecture and integrated design practice.
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To apply measures against violators starting 1 November 2017
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Grease trap and cooking oil waste management: Strategising for sustainable solutions - By Swaliha Shanavas
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Emirates Waste to Energy Company to treat 300,000 tonnes of municipal solid waste (MSW) with its first facility
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Tadweer - The Centre of Waste Management - Abu Dhabi, announced it has collected around 74,000 tonnes of waste in the Holy Month of Ramadan and Eid Al-Fitr, in collaboration with all the relevant parties in Abu Dhabi to ensure seamless operations.
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A massive waste management campaign will be launched in 4000 cities across the country on the occasion of the World Environment Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced.
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New Tractor, Construction and Road Series for the Middle East ‘Powerful, Technologically Advanced and Efficient’, says Ford Trucks By Swaliha Shanavas
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A look into waste management at the hospitals in Kuwait, with United Waste Management Company Chairman Saleh Al-Ghunaim explaining to Swaliha Shanavas how important proper waste management is for infection prevention.
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The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is to host the region’s first fly farm in a licensing deal between Saudi technology hub Sajt and waste-to-nutrient company AgriProtein.
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The fly farms to be operated by local licensees of AgriProtein technology in Asia, the Americas, Europe and Middle East.
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Cutting-edge facility will produce 30MW of energy from municipal solid waste
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Ras Al Khaimah Wastewater Authority (RAKWA) has awarded Veolia Water Technologies, a subsidiary of Veolia, a contract for the upgrade of Al Fileyah plant, the main sewage treatment plant (STP) in Ras Al Khaimah.
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Waste management is a major issue that is being handled by respective national organisations in the region, and the forward planning includes material recovery through efficient sorting and enhancement of waste recycling methods among other initiatives says Eng. Rehan Ahmed, Head of Waste Disposal Unit, Supreme Council for Environment, Bahrain, in an interview with Swaliha Shanavas.
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“Renault is our preferred partner as our machinery needs to be state-of-the-art and meet the needs of highly demanding conditions.”- Fady Assaf
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Tadweer (Center of Waste Management - Abu Dhabi) has signed new contracts with Sharjah Environment Company, Bee’ah, Averda Waste Management, and Lavajet Abu Dhabi
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Bee’ah, the leading environmental services company in the Middle East, announced it is providing integrated recycling and waste management services for the Dubai World Trade Centre
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Khaled Al Huraimel, Group CEO of Beeah, outlines their plans for sustainable development
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Sohar Port has signed an agreement with be’ah (Oman Environmental Services Holding Company) to set up an advanced integrated waste management facility.
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Eng. Abdulmajeed Saifaie, Director of Waste Management Department, Dubai Municipality, talks to Swaliha Shanavas about the latest developments in Dubai with regard to waste management and the new strategy.
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The Suez Group and its partners inaugurated the extension of the As Samra wastewater treatment plant on October 19, in the presence of the Jordanian Prime Minister, Adbullah Ensour, the Minister of Water and Irrigation, Hazem El Nasser, and Marie-Ange Debon, Senior Executive Vice-President in charge of the International Division of Suez.
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This marks the first phase of the Municipality's annual strategy to clean and preserve sustainability of water canals across Dubai.
