NEWS FROM THE MONTH

NETWORK BEE’AH WINS MAJOR DXB CONTRACT / ETIHAD RAIL OPENS INDUSTRY DOOR ENOC UNVEILS SERVICE STATION OF THE FUTURE / NISSAN AND AA TARGET FLEETS

Dubai Airports opts for Bee’ah for waste management services

BEE’AH TO MANAGE AIRPORT WASTE OPERATIONS, INCLUDING NON-HAZARDOUS AND HAZARDOUS, USED COOKING AND USED ENGINE OIL WASTE AND ALL RECYCLABLES

FLEET UAE-based sustainability services pioneer, Bee’ah has announced that it has been appointed the waste management partner for Dubai International (DXB) and Dubai World Central (DWC) airports, both of which are operated and developed by Dubai Airports. Under the terms of the agreement, Bee’ah will manage both airside and landside waste management operations, including non-hazardous waste, hazardous waste, used cooking and used engine oil waste and all recyclables. In addition to that, it will also work in conjunction with Dubai Airports’ facilities care team to handle and dispose of all waste from excess baggage and confiscated materials. HE Khaled Al Huraimel, group CEO at Bee’ah, said: “Bee’ah has repeatedly proven

to be among the Middle East’s leading environmental services provider, through the focus on creating a sustainable quality of life in the region.”

“We are immensely proud to be the new waste management partner of one of the world’s busiest transportation hubs, and to support them with their sustainability mandate of reducing waste to landfills and implementing advanced recycling and material recovery,” he added. Dubai Airports has banned all single-use plastics including plastic cutlery, drinking straws and food packaging across its terminals in cooperation with its concessionaires and service partners. In response to the partnership, Jose Oller, EVP of Service & Operations at Dubai Airports said: “Most of the single-use plastics at our airport have been replaced.”

BEE’AH HAS ACHIEVED A 76% WASTE DIVERSION RATE IN SHARJAH – THE HIGHEST IN THE REGION – AND IS PROJECTED TO REACH 100% IN 2021

LOGISTICS The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) recently met with a delegation from Etihad Rail to discuss avenues of cooperation and to introduce Sharjah’s business community to the importance of the rail project, mainly in terms of supporting the national economy.

According to a statement released by SCCI, the meeting also reviewed the possibility of holding an introductory seminar for government and private sector representatives in Sharjah, to acquaint them with the importance of the project and to motivate the relevant sectors to participate in the implementation stages, as per the project plan. The Etihad Rail delegation included Mohammed Al-Marzouqi, Director of Partner Relations Department, and Khalid Faisal Al Shehhi, Head of Partner Relations Department, and was received by Ibrahim Rashid Al Jarwan, Director of SCCI’s Economic Relations and Marketing, Jamal Bu Zinjal, Head of Media Department, SCCI, and Saif Al Matroushi, Director, Membership Affairs Department, SCCI. The visiting delegation provided an overview of Etihad Rail’s vision in terms of providing safe and sustainable rail networks and offering train transport services for passengers and goods in the UAE, in accordance with the highest standards of safety and sustainability through innovation and constant development of technology and its apps. Al Jarwan emphasised the importance of the transport sector and its role in supporting the national economy and connecting the UAE cities and ports. He highlighted the importance of the “Etihad Rail Project” which is one of most important economic and development projects that will raise the performance of the transport sector in the UAE and GCC, expressing the SCCI’s keenness to organise, in coordination with the Etihad Rail, a seminar to introduce the business community to the objectives of the project and the opportunities available to participate in the stages of its implementation. INDUSTRY INVITED INTO ETIHAD RAIL TALKS

ENOC ‘SERVICE STATION OF THE FUTURE’ AT EXPO SITE TAKES SHAPE

FUELLING The UAE-based ENOC Group has announced that the construction of its Ghaf-tree inspired ‘Service Station of the Future’, located at the Expo 2020 Dubai site, has reached the 40% completion mark. Work on the region’s first LEED Gold certified service station began in August 2019, and it is expected to be completed by June 2020. Once Expo 2020 is over, the service station will be open to the public, as part of the site’s legacy phase, a statement from the company said. During the first phase of testing, the station will service approximately 500 official Expo 2020 Dubai vehicles that cater to VIP officials and Operational vehicles. It will be equipped with six pumps to serve up to 80,000 litres of fuel, which can supply up to 2,000 vehicles daily. Saif Humaid Al Falasi, Group CEO, Enoc, said: “The ‘Service Station of the Future’ embodies our commitment to “Reimagine Energy” by creating a prototype of the future of retail service stations. In addition to serving as a testament to our drive to innovate and set new standards for the industry, this station will contribute to Expo 2020 Dubai plans to leave behind a powerful legacy for Dubai and the UAE.” The station uses smart, energyefficient and renewable solutions, including having a wind turbine generating power, and photovoltaic solar panels. It is estimated that the service station

will be able to achieve overall power savings of 48%, which is equivalent to 228MWh per year.

The clean energy initiatives will also help reduce approximately 100,000 kg of carbon dioxide emissions, equivalent to the benefit of planting 114 trees annually. The clean energy initiatives will also help reduce approximately 100,000 kg of carbon dioxide emissions, equivalent to the benefit of planting 114 trees annually. High efficiency LED fixtures will be used to save up to 30% energy compared to regular LED and 60% as compared to conventional lighting. A navigation lighting system with motion and occupancy sensors will allow up to 15%t savings in energy, the statement said.

Additional energy conservation measures include the use of lowflow water fixtures targeting at least 40%reduction from baseline water consumption, it added. In addition, the wind turbines with a capacity of 5 kWp output will convert renewable wind energy to electrical energy with on-grid net metering facility. The service station also comes with chargers for electric vehicles.

The service station’s canopy is made from carbon fibre and is three times stronger and five times lighter than steel. The Ethylene tetrafluoroethylene (ETFE) - commonly known as polymer - cushion allows natural light to enter and provides 100% UV ray

protection.

FLEET The Nissan division of Arabian Automobiles in the UAE is targeting fleets with the launch of a new campaign for their Micra, Sunny, Sentra, Altima, Kicks, X-TRAIL, Patrol, Navara, and Urvan vehicles. The firm says Business+Offer is a response to the requirements of a diverse range of businesses and features a range of offers intended to help fleets in Dubai, Sharjah, and the Northern Emirates “expand their business and grow widely across the region”. “Nissan of Arabian Automobiles is proud to have loyal customers in the UAE who support our business and consider Nissan vehicles to be part of their fleet. Nissan is synonymous with the growth and advancement of the UAE and actively plays a role in supporting many communities and stakeholders across a multitude of sectors,” said a statement declaring the offer from Arabian Automobiles. “This tactical campaign will pave the way for many more customer and business-centric offers and benefits for the coming year and beyond.” NISSAN AND AA CAMPAIGN TARGETS FLEETS

SRTA COMPLETES $1.2M ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT FOR AL DHAID CITY

ROAD NETWORK Sharjah Roads and Transport Authority (SRTA) has announced the completion of a $1.2 million improvement project for Al Dhaid City Roads, which will help ensure the safety of road users in the Northern Emirate. The project is part of the SRTA’s annual plan to develop roads and boost infrastructure in various places across the emirate, Yousef Saleh Al Suwaji, chairman of the

authority, said in a statement. He pointed out that cities in the central region are currently witnessing urban, cultural and tourism development. He added that the SRTA attaches great importance to road development projects in the region, with the aim of providing the best services and projects for citizens and residents.

“This contributes to upgrading the emirate’s competitive position, in accordance with the highest levels and enhancing the attractiveness of investments and development,” he concluded. In 2019, WAM reported that the SRTA had completed $7.62 million worth of work on road networks, aimed at strengthening the economic and social mobility of the emirate in areas like Al Batayeh, Al Dhaid, Al Madam and Mleiha.as well as the central region of Sharjah. DISTRIBUTORS Groupe PSA, the French automotive manufacturer of Peugeot, Citroen, DS and Opel brands has announced AlMajdouie as the new Peugeot dealer in Saudi Arabia. The announcement was made at a press conference following the inauguration of the Peugeot Khobar showroom in the presence of regional media and distinguished guests.

The first AlMajdouie-Peugeot Showroom, located on King Fahad Road, Al Bustan District in Khobar, spans 2,200 square metres in total, and with the capacity to display nine cars on the showroom floor.

With the Khobar showroom up and running, AlMajdouie plans to expand Peugeot’s presence in the Kingdom by opening two more showrooms in Riyadh and Jeddah by June 2020. Medium-term plans for the brand include opening showrooms and service centres in eight cities across KSA by 2024.

“We are confident in AlMajdouie’s knowledge and established reputation in the Saudi market,” said Samir Cherfan, EVP, MEA Region, Groupe PSA. “Their network of 13 dealerships and 40 service centres is a testament to their ability to maintain customers and offer top-notch aftersales services that match Peugeot’s own high-end offering.”

Rakesh Nair, managing director, Groupe PSA , GCC, added: “Following a record year for the brand across the GCC, with a 72% increase in sales, now is the perfect time for Peugeot to reestablish its presence in the Kingdom.” ALMAJDOUI TO HANDLE GROUPE PSA IN KSA

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PUBLIC TRANSPORT A concrete 3D printed bus stop, said to be the first of its kind in the Middle East, has been installed in Ajman by global sustainable infrastructure solutions provider, Acciona. A statement from the Spanish company said the bus stop, which weighs almost 3t and is 4.5m long, 2m wide and 2.3m high, consists of three printed pieces and took less than 10 hours to be printed. The project was executed for the Transport Authority of the Government of Ajman and was presented at a ceremony held recently, which was attended by His Highness Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Ruler of Ajman and UAE Supreme Council Member, along with other high officials of the emirate, along with senior members of Acciona staff.

Luis Clemente, COO, Acciona 3D Concrete Printing Business, said: “We are glad that the government of Ajman has chosen us to carry out this project. This project allows us to showcase another way of applying 3D concrete printing technology: making iconic, innovative and sustainable urban street fittings. It is also the first to be carried out using the Powder Bed technology in the Middle East. The benefits of manufacturing this type of urban furniture with our 3D concrete printing technology are the reduction of waste, the lessening of CO2 emissions and the possibility of having total freedom over the design.” ACCIONA DELIVERS REGION’S FIRST 3D PRINTED CONCRETE BUS STOP

AL TAYER MOTORS EARNS MULTIPLE ISO CERTS

DEALERS UAE dealership Al Tayer Motors has been awarded multiple certifications for International Organization for Standardisation (ISO) management systems from Intertek.

According to the leading Quality Assurance provider, the certifications were earned after reviewing the Ford, Ferrari, Lincoln and Land Rover dealer’s facilities in Dubai and the Northern Emirates. The sites conform to the latest global standards for environmental, occupational health and safety, business continuity and energy management systems, said Intertek. Certification process included a four-month-long audit and certification process by Intertek experts.

This achievement demonstrates that Al Tayer Motors showrooms, service centres and workshops operate as per global best practices to provide a safe, environmentally friendly, and secure setting for customers as

well as employees, said Intertek. It added that Al Tayer Motors “embarked on many internal initiatives to help achieve these certifications” which included employee training, accident prevention measures, water and energy saving initiatives, site inspections and compliance.

EGYPT MULLS ALTERNATE E-WASTE SCHEME

WASTE MANAGEMENT Egypt’s Ministry of Environment has announced that it is preparing to launch the E-Tadweer application, in collaboration with the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, which will enable citizens to dispose of their electronic waste and reduce their consumption of electronic devices. Egypt’s Minister of Environment Yasmine Fouad said that efforts are underway to implement the application and that it will enable citizens to gain incentives in the form of discount vouchers that can be used in purchasing appliances. The government has granted licenses to seven factories so they could safely recycle electronic waste. Additionally Minister Fouad added that the ministry is developing legislation to convert the informal sector working in e-waste into an official sector in cooperation with the United Nations Development Program for the safe disposal of electronic waste.

She said that this is in response to the trend of digitisation as well as the expansion of the use of solar panels which will result in

increased e-waste, and the challenges facing its sustainable management. It coincides with the government’s strategy to safely get rid of solid waste, medical waste and agricultural leftover, while also launching its new solid waste collection system in different governorates. Following on an MoU from 2016, between Egypt’s Ministry of Communications and the Swiss Embassy ‘to support the integration of small- and medium-scale companies in recycling electronic waste in could be pushed forward in Egypt.

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