- The complex will serve seven municipalities across the Central and Eastern regions through integrated facilities for recycling, material recovery, waste treatment and disposal
- Spanning over 430,000 square meters, the project will include several advanced facilities for recycling, specialized treatment, waste-to-energy and the production of refuse-derived fuel
Sharjah, UAE, 29 June 2026:In line with Sharjah’s strategic vision to develop environmentally sustainable infrastructure, the Department of Municipalities Affairs and BEEAH signed a landmark contract to establish and operate an integrated, centralized waste management project in Al Dhaid City.
Spanning over 430,000 square meters, the complex will contain several facilities for sustainable, end-to-end waste management, including areas for the treatment of Construction and Demolition Waste, Material Recovery, Industrial Wastewater, and Animal Byproducts, alongside an Engineered Sanitary Landfill. It will also treat hard-to-recycle waste to produce energy and alternative fuels, with facilities for Waste-to-Energy and Refuse-Derived Fuel production.
The project will align with international engineering best practices, enhancing the recovery of recyclable materials, optimizing resource efficiency, reducing landfill dependency to further drive the circular economy in Sharjah.
The agreement was signed at BEEAH Headquarters by H.E. Sultan Mohammed Al Ketbi, Chairman of Department of Municipalities Affairs and Member of the Executive Council, in the presence of H.E. Sheikh Engineer Mohammed bin Abdullah Al Qasimi, Director of Department of Municipalities Affairs in Sharjah. On behalf of BEEAH, Khaled Al Huraimel, Group CEO and Vice Chairman of BEEAH, signed the agreement, in the presence of Fahad Shehail, CEO – Environment, at BEEAH. An official delegation comprising heads of municipal councils and directors of municipalities in the emirate witnessed the ceremony.
Commenting on this project, H.E. Sultan Mohammed bin Huwaiden Al Ketbi, Chairman of the Department of Municipalities Affairs in Sharjah, reiterated that the establishment of an integrated, centralized waste management complex aligns with the objectives of the UAE national agenda aimed at driving environmental sustainability and enhancing institutional integration. He said: “Guided by the strategic vision of Sharjah’s leadership to enhance the emirate’s infrastructure and municipal services, signing this contract with BEEAH to establish an integrated, centralized complex in the Maghsa area of Al Dhaid City represents a pivotal strategic milestone in our efforts to complement our municipal offering efforts with the cutting-edge expertise of BEEAH.”
He added, “The project will provide a state-of-the-art environmental engineering ecosystem that serves seven municipalities across the emirate, directly contributing to national sustainability agenda, enhancing the integrated waste management ecosystem, and ensuring a healthy and sustainable environment for future generations.”
H.E. Sheikh Engineer Mohammed bin Abdullah Al Qasimi, Director of Department of Municipalities Affairs in Sharjah, said: “This pioneering project reflects the department’s unwavering commitment to adopting the latest innovative engineering and environmental solutions in Sharjah. The development of such an integrated, centralized waste management complex in the Maghsa area of Al Dhaid City represents a fundamental transformation in our efforts to develop a collaborative municipal ecosystem, through the establishment of an advanced infrastructure that would serve municipalities across the central and eastern regions of the emirate.”
He further noted, “Our strategic partnership with BEEAH aims to facilitate the adoption of highest international standards and best practices in waste sorting, treatment, as well as safe and sustainable disposal. It will help us achieve tangible environmental and economic results, that contribute to enhancing quality of life and supporting our journey toward comprehensive sustainable development.”
Khaled Al Huraimel, Group CEO and Vice Chairman of BEEAH, stated: “We are proud to partner with the Department of Municipalities Affairs to advance Sharjah’s circular economy ambitions across the Central and Eastern regions. This project marks a significant milestone in delivering pioneering, sustainable waste management solutions for all municipalities in the emirate. Building on the 93% landfill diversion rate we have already achieved in Sharjah City, this project will accelerate progress towards a zero-waste-to-landfill future.”
Fahad Shehail, CEO – Environment, BEEAH, said: “Using state-of-the-art technology to track material recovery rates and resource efficiency, the 430,000-square-metre integrated complex in Al Dhaid will serve seven municipalities through advanced recycling, waste-to-energy conversion, and material recovery. We are committed to advancing circular economy solutions that not only enhance the environment and elevate quality of life for societies but also supports Sharjah’s ambition to become the Middle East’s first zero-waste-to-landfill city.”
The integrated waste management complex will be based in the Maghsa area of Al Dhaid City, serving the municipalities of the central and eastern regions. In the central zone, the complex will serve Al Dhaid, Al Madam, Maliha, and Al Batayeh. In the eastern region, the complex will serve Kalba, Khor Fakkan, and Dibba Al Hisn. The complex will provide advanced infrastructure for sorting, processing, material recovery, and safe waste disposal through three successive implementation phases. Phase one entails the establishment of transfer stations, primary treatment facilities, and engineered landfills. The second phase includes the establishment and operation of specialized facilities and systems for the treatment of municipal and industrial waste, leading to the third and last phase of integration, while aligning with the highest standards of efficiency and environmental sustainability.
