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Cleanco creates record for ‘Largest Hazardous Waste Management Lesson’
Cleanco creates record for ‘Largest Hazardous Waste Management Lesson’

ABU DHABI, 20 days ago
Cleanco Group, represented by Cleanco services and Cleanco Waste Treatment, has created history by breaking
a Guinness World Records title for the ‘Largest Hazardous Waste Management Lesson’ in Abu Dhabi.

The record was validated by Guinness World Records officials at Cleanco Training Centre in Abu Dhabi, which is
one of the largest of its kind in the world. The Cleanco Group, established in 1980, is a pioneering branded
Emirati business in the UAE.

By achieving this record, the company seeks to draw attention to the significance of appropriate hazardous waste
management in the present world, where public health and environmental conservation takes precedence.

Largest lesson
The company's initiative for holding the largest lesson also aligns with the UAE's goal to decrease the adverse
per capita environmental effects in cities, with a particular focus on improving air quality and enhancing municipal
and waste management practices.

During the event, the personnel shared their extensive expertise in handling hazardous waste materials
responsibly. In addition, the event also brought together various environmentalists and industry experts from
around the world. Their attendance served to highlight Cleanco's innovative initiatives and its dedication to
establishing a new benchmark in hazardous waste management training.

Sultan Khouri, CEO of Cleanco Group stated: “Being honoured with the Guinness World Records title for the
‘Largest Hazardous Waste Management Lesson’ echoes our unwavering commitment to striving for excellence in
everything we do. We constantly strive to be at the frontier of advancement and progress. Through the Cleanco
Training Centre, which has elite qualified professionals, we seek to launch new ventures and expand into new
markets with the help of regulatory bodies in various countries, to facilitate knowledge transfer as well as grow
our local talent as part of our strategy vision through personnel training and development.

Indelible mark
“Today, as a proud Emirati, I am thrilled that this world record, the 463rd in the UAE, will leave an indelible mark
on history. It exemplifies our commitment to fostering an innovative healthcare sector that aligns with the UAE's
ambitious objectives for shaping the future. This achievement helps support the UAE and its wise leadership in
building a comprehensive and eco-friendly system in the waste collection and treatment industry in line with the
UAE's commitment to achieving Net Zero 2050 goals and adhering to the 10 principles of ‘The Principles of the
50’ regarding sustainable development and societal prosperity.”

Dr Khalid Khouri, CEO of Cleanco Waste Treatment, commented: “As a local company and a main service
provider of hazardous and medical waste management services, we take immense pride in achieving this
Guinness World Records title. It not only signifies Cleanco's dedication to establishing higher standards for
workplace safety and environmental responsibility but also to elevating the levels of service excellence and
innovation. In line with our leaders’ ambitious visions and the government directives on sustainability, we at
Cleanco Waste Treatment are committed to utilising the best global practices in waste management and meeting
the highest international standards for the betterment of public health and environment in our country.”

Shaddy Gaad, Senior Marketing Manager, Guinness World Records, said: “Our dedication to chronicling the
exceptional goes beyond our annual publication, reaching into TV shows, social media, and live events. Whether
it's the dream of an individual or the ambition of a global brand, the pursuit of setting records fuels remarkable
achievements across the globe. In recent years, the UAE has marked a series of record-breaking milestones,
mirroring its swift ascent as a nation. We commend businesses like Cleanco for their impactful initiatives, such as
their waste management program, and extend our hearty congratulations on their significant achievements.”--
TradeArabia News Service

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