(MENAFN- Emirates News Agency (WAM)) The Ministry of Environment and Water, MoEW, recently organised a meeting for waste management users as part of its efforts to introduce technological advancement and electronic services, specifically in conveniently providing export permits for hazardous waste in line with the highest standards of quality, efficiency and transparency.
Led by the Ministry's Waste Management Department, the meeting was attended by industry specialists representing companies specialising and operating in waste management within the region.
The meeting was held to ensure the application of provisions that were set during the Art Basel Convention with regards to the Trans boundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes.
The Ministry also showcased new technology to gather comments and suggestions to further improve its electronic services.
Yousef Al-Ahmad Al Rayssi, Director of Waste Management, MoEW, stated that the Ministry seeks to achieve the national indicators in the field of integrated waste management, and treat 75 percent of total waste by 2021.
He added that the Ministry's waste management department aims to enhance collaboration with waste management companies and introduce them to all the electronic services available.
During the meeting, a presentation was made to explain the electronic registration process of the service, which covers the issuance permits to export hazardous waste, in addition to listening to the feedback of customers under the facilitation of electronic services in the area of waste management.
The Ministry also unveiled a complete electronic system for the management of hazardous substances, which can be used as a tool for managing and controlling hazardous exported and local materials. The electronic model is designed for the management of hazardous substances such as chemicals, radioactive materials, and pesticides, among others. In addition, its informative quality is crucial for decision-makers and stakeholders to have a comprehensive idea on the types, locations and quantities of hazardous substances within the UAE.
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