(MENAFN - Emirates News Agency (WAM))
ABU DHABI, 9th January, 2018 (WAM) -- With a future-centric agenda committed to advancing sustainable waste management and recycling across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), Abu Dhabi is gearing up to host the fifth edition of EcoWASTE Exhibition. Taking place January 15th-18th, 2018 at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, the event is hosted by Masdar, as part of the annual Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week, and in strategic partnership with Tadweer, The Centre of Waste Management Abu Dhabi.
The EcoWASTE Exhibition will also feature the Waste Management Solutions Forum, which will take place on January 17th, 2018. Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al-Zeyoudi, Minister of Climate Change and Environment, UAE will deliver the opening address, highlighting the role of waste management in creating sustainable environments. In addition, Saeed Al Mehairbi, Acting General Manager of Tadweer will deliver the keynote address on Abu Dhabi's waste management strategy.
Ahead of the event, Tadweer today revealed plans to sign a number of high-profile projects for Abu Dhabi during the EcoWASTE Exhibition. The upcoming projects are a contract for Controlling the Emission of methane Gas from Al Dhafra Landfill, and three investment projects, one for Used Cooking Oil Recycling Facility, another for the Management and Treatment of Medical and Hazardous Waste in Al Ain Region, and one for the Management and Treatment of Medical and Hazardous Waste in Abu Dhabi and Al Dhafra Region.
Additionally, Tadweer will host daily seminars during the exhibition on pertinent topics such as implementation of best practices for sustainable waste management, smart bins, waste-to-energy and the exclusive Tadweer Student Awareness Programme.
Al Mehairbi said, "The EcoWASTE Exhibition has successfully established itself as a leading platform on waste management in the region. The event will bring together businesses, policymakers, municipalities, innovators, and thought leaders discussing the pressing issues of waste management and recycling in the face of mass urbanization. In line with Abu Dhabi's strategic goal of creating a sustainable environment through effective waste management policies and strategies, Tadweer will unveil several new projects and initiatives at EcoWASTE Exhibition."
The 2018 EcoWASTE Exhibition will bring together more than 6,900 visitors from 71 countries and strong exhibitor participation from across the MENA region.
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