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Cleanco creates history by smashing a Guinness World Records title for ‘Largest Hazardous Waste Management Lesson’
During the event, the personnel shared their extensive exper se in handling hazardous waste materials
responsibly. In addi on, the event also brought together various environmentalists and industry experts from
around the world. Their a endance served to highlight Cleanco's innova ve ini a ves and its dedica on to
establishing a new benchmark in hazardous waste management training.

Sultan Khouri, CEO of Cleanco Group stated: “Being honoured with the Guinness World Records™ tle 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 fron er 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. Today, as a
proud Emira , 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 innova ve healthcare sector that aligns with the UAE's ambi ous
objec ves 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 collec on 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™ tle. It not only signifies Cleanco's dedica on to establishing higher standards for
workplace safety and environmental responsibility but also to eleva ng the levels of service excellence and
innova on. In line with our leaders’ ambi ous visions and the government direc ves on sustainability, we at

Cleanco Waste Treatment are commi ed to u lising the best global prac ces in waste management and
mee ng the highest interna onal standards for the be erment of public health and environment in our
country.”

Shaddy Gaad, Senior Marke ng Manager, Guinness World Records™, said: “Our dedica on to chronicling the

excep onal goes beyond our annual publica on, reaching into TV shows, social media, and live events. Whether
it's the dream of an individual or the ambi on of a global brand, the pursuit of se ng records fuels remarkable
achievements across the globe. In recent years, the UAE has marked a series of record-breaking milestones,
mirroring its swi ascent as a na on. We commend businesses like Cleanco for their impac ul ini a ves, such
as their waste management program, and extend our hearty congratula ons on their significant achievements.”

Established in 1980, the Cleanco Group is a pioneering branded Emira owned family business in the UAE that
provides a diversified por olio of businesses in the services sector. Over the years, the Group has built a solid
reputa on for excellence in the integrated management of facili es, processes, and technology.

Cleanco Waste Treatment is one of the largest providers of hazardous waste and medical waste management

services in the region serving industrial, commercial, and healthcare en es. Meanwhile, Cleanco Services is
considered one of the largest companies specializing in Integrated Facili es Management, whose services
include Cleaning and Steriliza on Services, Pest Control, General Waste Management, Landscaping, as well as
Hospitality Services. Its headquarters and offices are spread throughout the Emirates, providing diverse services

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