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Rapid urbanisation, high population growth rates, diversified cultures and high consumption have brought about significant waste management challenges to cities within the GCC.
 

The UAE is one of the biggest producers of waste in the region, but it has chosen to be an example in responding to its responsibilities through strategic partnerships with the private sector. In 2009, these partnerships have seen the region’s largest medical waste treatment plant open, a US$300 million contract awarded for the operation of a demolition waste facility and another to rebuild and operate a tyre recycling plant.
 

Under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan Bin Rashed Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Minister of Finance & Industry and Chairman of Dubai Municipality, the Middle East Waste Summit has been developed as a platform to share strategies, explore global best practice and find companies who can deliver innovative waste management solutions to the region.

Keep up to date with MEWS 2010 by completing the Information Request Form.

With 25% of 2009 attendees operating at Government, Chairman, President, Vice President, CEO or Managing Director level, the decision makers are there to listen, debate policy and make contacts to implement strategies.

The Exhibition will provide 100 leading companies with the opportunity to showcase their latest services and solutions to leading purchasers in the region. Keynote conference sessions will give delegates the opportunity to hear from leading industry experts addressing issues of strategy, implementation and best practice. A programme of round table debates will give attendees the chance to tackle topics in depth and ask questions in small groups.

We are looking for organisations that have solutions and business opportunities for the region's waste management and recycling industry to participate in this event. Request further information here.
From Government representatives needing to address future policy to Office Managers wanting to start a recycling campaign, the inaugural event in 2009 attracted 2,691 industry professionals from 53 countries with 25% of these attendees being Government representatives or operating at Chairman, President, Vice President, CEO or Managing Director level.

> Download the 2009 Event Report
> View a list of participating companies from 2009
> View the results from the Exhibitor Survey
> Add you name to the mailing list for 2010 by completing our Information Request form

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