The Department of Municipal Affairs and Bee’ah launch a new phase of sustainability by establishing a central integrated waste management complex in Al Dhaid City.

In line with the Emirate of Sharjah’s strategic vision for developing a sustainable environmental infrastructure, the Department of Municipal Affairs and Bee’ah signed a pivotal contract to establish and operate an integrated waste management project in Al Dhaid City. This significant step aims to unify and develop the waste management system, encompassing sorting, treatment, material recovery, and safe disposal, across all municipalities in the Central and Eastern Regions of the Emirate, adhering to the highest international engineering standards. The project will contribute to enhancing the recovery of recyclable materials and supporting the circular economy in Sharjah, thereby improving material utilization efficiency and reducing reliance on landfills. The agreement was signed at Bee’ah’s headquarters by His Excellency Sultan Mohammed bin Huwaiden Al Ketbi, Chairman of the Department of Municipal Affairs, in the presence of His Excellency Sheikh Engineer Mohammed bin Abdullah Al Qasimi, Director of the Department. Representing Bee’ah were Khaled Al Huraimel, CEO and Vice Chairman of the Board, and Fahad Ali Shehail, Chief Sustainability Officer, along with official delegations including heads of municipal councils and directors of municipalities across the Emirate. The signing ceremony was attended by representatives from Bee’ah, including officials from the emirate’s municipalities. In this context, His Excellency Sultan Mohammed bin Huwaiden Al Ketbi, Chairman of the Department of Municipal Affairs, affirmed that this project practically translates the objectives of the National Agenda aimed at achieving environmental sustainability and institutional integration. He explained that the Department is always guided by the wise vision and sound directives of the leadership of the Emirate of Sharjah regarding the necessity of upgrading infrastructure and municipal services. He pointed out that signing this contract with Bee’ah to establish the integrated central complex in the Maghsa area of ​​Al Dhaid City represents a strategic milestone in combining municipal efforts with the advanced expertise possessed by Bee’ah. The project provides a sophisticated engineering and environmental system serving seven municipalities in the Emirate and contributes directly to supporting the National Agenda for Sustainability and enhancing the integrated waste management system, thus ensuring a healthy and sustainable environment for future generations. For his part, His Excellency Sheikh Engineer Mohammed bin Abdullah Al Qasimi, Director of the Department of Municipal Affairs, affirmed that launching this vital project reflects the department's firm commitment to adopting the latest innovative engineering and environmental solutions in the Emirate of Sharjah. He explained that establishing the integrated central complex in the Maghsa area of ​​Al Dhaid city represents a qualitative leap in developing the joint municipal work system, through the establishment of an advanced infrastructure to serve the municipalities of the central and eastern regions of the emirate. He pointed out that the strategic partnership with Bee'ah aims to implement the highest international standards and practices in waste sorting and treatment operations and ensure safe and sustainable disposal, thus achieving tangible environmental and economic returns that contribute to improving the quality of life and supporting the path of sustainable development in the emirate. Khaled Al Huraimel, CEO and Vice Chairman of Bee’ah, stated: “This project represents a new strategic milestone in the development of the waste management sector in the Emirate of Sharjah. It embodies the depth of our partnership with the Department of Municipal Affairs in adopting advanced solutions that enhance environmental infrastructure and support sustainable development goals. Through this integrated central complex, the project will unify waste management operations and increase their operational efficiency across the municipalities of the Central and Eastern Regions. This will be achieved by employing the latest technologies in sorting, treatment, and safe disposal of waste, thereby improving service quality, increasing material recovery rates, and promoting the principles of the circular economy. This project underscores Bee’ah’s commitment to continuously developing innovative waste management solutions and supporting the Emirate of Sharjah’s vision of diverting all waste from landfills. Building on the achievements already made in this field, where the waste diversion rate in the Emirate of Sharjah has reached 93%, one of the highest in the region, paving the way for a more sustainable future for generations to come.” The new complex spans over 430,000 square meters and will house a comprehensive system of state-of-the-art recycling and treatment facilities. These include dedicated facilities for recycling construction and demolition waste, recovering materials, and treating industrial wastewater and animal waste – a first for the emirate. The complex will also feature a waste-to-energy production facility and an engineered landfill designed to the highest international environmental standards. To complement this objective, the project includes a network of strategically distributed transfer stations to ensure comprehensive coverage of various cities in the Central and Eastern Regions, including Al Dhaid, Al Bataeh, Mleiha, Khor Fakkan, Kalba, and Dibba Al Hisn. This will significantly improve the efficiency of waste collection, transportation, and treatment operations across the emirate. On the technical and operational level of the project, which is based in the “Maghsa” area of ​​Al Dhaid city, the complex serves the municipalities of the Central Region, which include Al Dhaid, Al Madam, Maliha, and Al Bataeh, in addition to the municipalities of the Eastern Region, namely Kalba, Khor Fakkan, and Dibba Al Hisn. It will provide an advanced infrastructure for sorting, processing, material recovery, and safe disposal of waste through three successive implementation phases, starting with the establishment of transfer stations, primary treatment facilities, and engineered landfills. Then it includes the establishment and operation of specialized facilities and systems for the treatment of municipal and industrial waste, leading to the integrated operation of the complex according to the highest standards of efficiency and environmental sustainability.

Adoption of organizational structures for municipalities in the Emirate of Sharjah

His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, may God protect him, has approved the new organizational structures for the municipalities of the Emirate of Sharjah (Khor Fakkan, Kalba, Dibba Al-Hisn, Al Dhaid, Al Madam, Mleiha, Al Bataeh, and Al Hamriyah). These structures aim to bring about a qualitative leap in administrative efficiency and the development of community services, empowering institutions and national cadres to achieve sustainability and innovation in municipal work. His Excellency Abdullah bin Ibrahim Al Zaabi, Member of the Executive Council of the Emirate of Sharjah, Head of the Department of Human Resources, and Chairman of the Organizational Structures Committee in the Government of Sharjah, commended these changes. The adoption of the new organizational structures for municipalities underscores the importance of translating leadership visions into tangible reality through increased effort. This step reflects the forward-looking and wise directives of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, may God protect him, for the Emirate of Sharjah. These directives aim to bring about a qualitative leap in empowering and developing administrative competencies and community services, and to enhance sustainability and innovation in municipal work, ensuring alignment with the urban and economic development witnessed by the Emirate of Sharjah. His Excellency congratulated all directors and staff of Sharjah's municipalities on the issuance of the decision to adopt the organizational structures. He commended their valuable efforts in driving development and affirmed that this adoption represents a fundamental pillar for strengthening governance and improving the quality of life throughout the Emirate. The continuous support and sound guidance always contribute to the development of the municipal sector. His Excellency Sultan Muhammad bin Huwaiden Al Ketbi, Member of the Executive Council of the Emirate of Sharjah and Chairman of the Department of Municipal Affairs, expressed his sincere thanks and appreciation to His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah, may God protect and preserve him, for his continuous support and guidance. The decree aims to develop the municipal sector and enhance its efficiency, noting that this Emiri decree represents a pivotal milestone in the development of the municipal work system. It aims to solidify institutional integration, improve performance efficiency, and expedite completion, which will positively impact the quality of services provided to citizens and residents. The efforts of the Organizational Structures Committee, chaired by His Excellency Abdullah Ibrahim Al Zaabi, Member of the Executive Council of the Emirate of Sharjah and Head of the Department of Human Resources, in preparing this integrated organizational framework, based on a developmental vision that enhances the efficiency of the municipal work system and elevates its institutional performance, were also commended. For his part, His Excellency Sheikh Engineer Mohammed bin Abdullah Al Qasimi, Director of the Department of Municipal Affairs, expressed his deepest gratitude and appreciation to His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah for his continuous support of the development process and the strengthening of the municipal work system in the Emirate. He emphasized that the adoption of the new organizational structures represents a qualitative leap in the municipal work process, enhancing performance flexibility and the integration of roles among municipalities. This contributes to raising the efficiency and quality of services provided to the community. He also praised the efforts of the Organizational Structures Committee in the Government of Sharjah, chaired by His Excellency Abdullah Ibrahim Al Zaabi, Member of the Executive Council of the Emirate of Sharjah and Head of the Department of Human Resources. In preparing and developing this integrated organizational framework in accordance with best institutional practices. A Qualitative Leap in Municipal Work His Excellency Talib Al Yahyai, ​​Director of Dibba Al Hisn Municipality, affirmed: “The approval by His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, may God protect him, of the new organizational structure for Dibba Al Hisn Municipality comes within the framework of His Highness’s keenness to develop the government work system and enhance the efficiency of institutional performance in various entities. The new organizational structure supports the municipality’s directions towards improving the quality of services provided to the community, through strengthening integration between departments and clarifying roles and responsibilities, which contributes to accelerating the pace of achievement and attaining the highest levels of excellence and sustainability. Dibba Al Hisn Municipality affirms that this step represents a qualitative leap in the municipal work process, which contributes to enhancing institutional flexibility, supporting innovation, and adopting the best modern practices, in line with the aspirations of the wise leadership to achieve a high quality of life in the community.” Dibba Al-Hisn Municipality extends its deepest gratitude and appreciation to His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah, may God protect him, for his continued support, which serves as an incentive to further develop performance and enhance services to meet the needs of the community. A New Step… Towards a More Efficient Future Under the generous directives of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, the organizational structure of Kalba Municipality has been approved, marking a significant milestone that reflects the leadership's commitment to developing government work and improving the service system. In this context, Dr. Ahmed Saeed Al Mazrouei, Director of Kalba Municipality, affirmed that this step represents a significant turning point that will contribute to strengthening institutional integration, accelerating the pace of achievement, and enhancing the quality of services provided to the community. "We continue… with the spirit of one team," towards more efficient performance and services that meet the aspirations of Kalba. This accreditation is a great incentive for our employees. His Excellency Mubarak Rashid Al Shamsi, Director of Al Hamriyah Municipality, said: “At Al Hamriyah Municipality, we extend our sincere thanks and deep gratitude to His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, may God protect him, for his wise directives to approve the general organizational structures for the municipalities of the Emirate of Sharjah. We also appreciate the role of the Executive Council of the Government of Sharjah and the efforts of the Organizational Structures Committee in the Government of Sharjah in preparing and approving these structures in accordance with best institutional practices. This accreditation is a great incentive for the employees of Al Hamriyah Municipality to exert more effort and dedication, and it enhances our ability to provide more efficient, higher-quality, and more flexible municipal services, keeping pace with the urban and service expansion that the Emirate is witnessing. The unification of organizational structures also reflects the level of institutional maturity in municipal work, and supports the clarity of responsibilities, the integration of roles, and the rapid response to the needs of the community, in accordance with best practices.”

His Excellency Sultan bin Huwaiden Al Ketbi: "The Department of Municipal Affairs and the municipalities of the Emirate of Sharjah place the appreciation of workers at the forefront of its priorities as partners in the development process."

The Sharjah Municipality organized a series of events to celebrate International Workers' Day, in cooperation and coordination with the Sharjah Police General Command, the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratization, and Al Qasimi Hospital and Kuwait Hospital, both part of the Emirates Health Services Corporation. These events expressed appreciation for the vital role played by the workforce in supporting the emirate's comprehensive development. The campaign included a field program featuring visits to healthcare facilities, in collaboration with Al Qasimi Hospital and Kuwait Hospital, to check on the well-being of workers receiving medical care. Field visits were also conducted to workers' accommodations to share in the celebration and honor them, distributing tokens of appreciation in a gesture aimed at strengthening human bonds and recognizing their ongoing contributions. In this context, His Excellency Sultan Mohammed bin Huwaiden Al Ketbi, Chairman of the Department of Municipal Affairs, affirmed that celebrating this occasion reflects the steadfast approach adopted by the Emirate of Sharjah in upholding workers' rights and honoring their efforts. He stated that workers are partners in the success of all the urban and service achievements witnessed in the Emirate. This campaign, in partnership with Sharjah Police, the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratization, Al Qasimi Hospital, and Kuwait Hospital (both affiliated with the Emirates Health Services Corporation), embodies the spirit of institutional integration in expressing gratitude and appreciation to these dedicated workers, addressing their needs, and ensuring their well-being.