Supreme Council for Environment and stc Bahrain sign MoU to implement Electronic Waste Transportation Monitoring System
Manama, Mar. 4 (BNA): The Supreme Council for the Environment (SCE) and stc Bahrain signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to implement an electronic waste transportation monitoring system in the Kingdom of Bahrain, supported by Internet of Things (IoT) technology.
The agreement was signed by Dr. Mohammed bin Mubarak Bin Dainah, Minister of Oil and Environment and Special Envoy for Climate Affairs, and Khalid Al Osaimi, CEO of stc Bahrain.
Dr. Bin Dainah emphasised that the introduction of this electronic monitoring system strengthens pollution control measures and aligns with the directive of His Highness Shaikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Personal Representative of His Majesty the King and Chairman of the Supreme Council for the Environment, to enhance governance in waste management, environmental protection, and sustainable development.
He highlighted the support provided by the Ministerial Committee for Development Projects and Infrastructure, chaired by Shaikh Khalid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, the Deputy Prime Minister, in facilitating key environmental projects that contribute to achieving sustainable development goals.
The minister noted that the SCE has conducted workshops for waste transportation companies, in collaboration with stc Bahrain, to introduce a new licensing mechanism for vehicles.
He commended the company’s efforts in expanding IoT technology in Bahrain and reaffirmed the SCE’s commitment to ensuring companies comply with Decision (7) of 2024 on waste transportation licensing while maintaining smooth waste disposal operations during the transition phase.
He also noted the importance of cooperation between waste transportation companies, waste producers, and recycling and treatment firms in implementing the ministerial resolution, which aims to prevent illegal waste disposal through enhanced coordination among all relevant stakeholders.
On his part, Al Osaimi commended stc Bahrain’s strategic partnership with the SCE on this national initiative. He underscored the company’s commitment to supporting Bahrain’s environmental sustainability goals.
He highlighted the role of technology in building a more sustainable future and reiterated stc Bahrain’s commitment to leveraging its expertise and advanced technological capabilities to ensure the success of this project.
