Etihad Rail And Beeah Group Sign Waste Management Pact
Sustainability Is A Key Focus For Both Entities
Etihad Rail, the UAE National Rail Network developer and operator, has signed an agreement with Beeah Tandeef, a subsidiary of the Beeah Group, a UAE-based sustainability solutions provider.
This landmark agreement begins a partnership between Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Rail and Beeah Group. Waste management services will extend to selected sites across the UAE, including crucial locations such as Al Mirfa Depot, Muzaira’a, and freight stations in various industrial hubs.
This strategic collaboration aims to manage waste across Etihad Rail’s various sites efficiently, ensuring safety, environmental responsibility, and sustainability.
The agreement encompasses comprehensive waste management services covering the entire Etihad Rail network, including waste collection, transportation, disposal, and recycling.
By entrusting this responsibility to Beeah Tandeef, Etihad Rail reaffirms its commitment to safeguarding public health, preserving the environment, and fostering sustainable practices in the UAE.
Ahmed Al Yafei, CEO of Etihad Rail Infrastructure, stressed the significance of waste management services in fulfilling environmental obligations.
He expressed confidence in Beeah Tandeef’s capabilities, citing its successful record of accomplishment in the UAE. Al Yafei underscored the agreement’s role in advancing towards a low-carbon future and supporting local waste management strategies.
Sustainability Goals
The collaboration between Etihad Rail and Beeah Group aligns with the UAE’s sustainability goals, reflecting both entities’ commitment to national sustainability agendas.
Khaled Al Huraimel, CEO of Beeah Group, echoed this sentiment, highlighting the partnership’s contribution to environmental preservation and public health protection.
In addition to environmental benefits, the agreement aims to reduce waste and harmful emissions, mitigate adverse effects on ecosystems, and promote material recovery and recycling. Circular economy principles will be applied to specific waste, further enhancing sustainability.
From a public health standpoint, efficient waste management services will ensure a clean and disease-free environment at Etihad Rail sites, fulfilling legal obligations while supporting long-term sustainability goals.
Etihad Rail’s 900km long network extends across the UAE, from the border of Saudi Arabia to the border of Oman.
Featured image: The agreement encompasses comprehensive waste management services covering the entire Etihad Rail network. Credit: Etihad Rail
