by embedding sustainability into its operational and strategic frameworks. While meeting short-term goals such as enhancing collection and landfill diversion rates, our organisation simultaneously invests in long-term initiatives such as our greenfield Material Recovery Facility, WTE projects, and enhancing Abu Dhabi’s recycling infrastructure. We have also introduced a third ‘pillar’ into our ESG principles, framework and business operations- the circular economy – to create ESGC. This ensures operational priorities align with sustainability ambitions, fostering economic, environmental, and net zero ambitions. We hire strong talents and bring experts in-house to support us on our transformation journey, and have dedicated teams focused on looking into international expansion, growth opportunities, and research into our sector to promote and cultivate value creation in our operations. What trends or advancements do you foresee defining the waste management industry in the next decade, and how is Tadweer Group preparing to stay ahead? With the rapidly evolving industry, and advancements in our transformation journey, we harness our resources to remain ahead of the curve. From enhanced waste collection strategies, to converting waste into various types of alternative resources, we believe key trends in the future include: Harnessing established and emerging technologies: Advancements in AI and robotics for waste sorting and conversion are redefining the industry. We are at the forefront of this by adopting cutting-edge technologies and forming strategic partnerships with global leaders in innovation. From our RVMs to bringing international expertise to Abu Dhabi, we constantly look for new ways to innovate. Exploring new techniques and research Our dedicated research team also focuses on exploring new techniques to understand how we can further enhance our recycling and waste infrastructure. From sensors in our bins to looking at alternative resources we can create from waste, our experts are experimenting and understanding how we can create a
ALI AL DHAHERI, ) "$)"$- /*- ) #$ !3 0/$1 !ؗ -Β 2 --*0+ Ali Al Dhaheri oversees the company’s mission to create an ecosystem that combines world-class waste management infrastructure, streamlined waste collection solutions, and recycling services. His role also includes development and implementation of integrated waste management strategies, establishing partnerships locally and internationally, and supporting Abu Dhabi’s efforts in achieving an optimal waste management system and transforming waste into an economic resource. Before joining Tadweer Group, Al Dhaheri served as an Advisor to the Energy and Utilities Cluster at ADQ, where he led several key initiatives, such as restructuring the waste management framework and monitoring market opportunities. Al Dhaheri previously held various senior roles and has over 20 years of experience in asset management, energy investments, new business development and project delivery. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Southern Colorado.
In terms of the global community, it’s important to be open to public and private sector collaboration, as well as G2G discussions. Our collective ambitions cannot be achieved alone, and we need to not only discuss but action our ideas for real results. Tadweer Group actively engages in international partnerships and knowledge exchange with international entities; from agreements with Japanese partners to MOUs with governments such as Egypt, we are paving the way for international collaborations. By being part of initiatives such as Waste to Zero and participating in global platforms such as COP29, we are driving collective action, offering innovative solutions, and sharing our expertise to promote sustainable practices worldwide.
sustainable future. We are also looking into expanding the waste we can convert – and the alternative solutions we can convert this into – i.e. hydrogen, graphene and biofuels, for example How can the global community better collaborate to address the pressing challenges of waste management, and what role does Tadweer Group see itself playing in this global effort? We do not believe waste is a challenge, but an opportunity to be harnessed, and when processed sustainably, it can significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions, contributing to a net zero future. We need to shift perspectives on how we view waste, which we are actively pursuing through our community engagement and awareness activities across schools, events and festivals.
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