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a Word

from our Ceo

Since be’ah commenced its operations end of Working to eliminate the harms from traditional
2015, we have come a long way in terms of service dumpsites, be’ah has shut down 90% of such sites
coverage and infrastructural set-up. We remained and now has 10 engineered landfills across Oman’s
committed on the path leading to our goals – goals governorates, fed by numerous trucks which form
that may sometimes look challenging to achieve but a vital cog in be’ah’s well-oiled mechanism.
never impossible, newer targets which arise while
implementing larger policies, and the overall goal of Behind this mechanism is a solid team of
human and environmental health and sustainability. planners and policy makers who are constantly
looking at tasks from a 360 degrees angle for
This report, aptly titled ‘Striving for Sustainability’ comprehensive and sustainable solutions. You
gives a glimpse of what be’ah has achieved will read in this report how these continued
so far and what future plans it holds. efforts are being reflected on the economy, the
environment and Oman’s status as a visionary
In 2019, be’ah won the Middle East and Recycling country in solid waste management practices.
Award 2019 for Best Medical Waste Treatment
Practices. be’ah also graciously received the ISWA The by-products of be’ah’s waste management
Communication Award for its ‘Wanted for Justice’ services are informed and aware communities,
Campaign. an environmentally sensitive youth, support
to Oman’s economic growth and it’s moving
be’ah’s partnerships and collaborations with leading away from traditional sources of fuel, a robust
global organizations have propelled the company waste collection and disposal system on par
towards its targets. It has immensely benefited from with global standards, and regional and global
the exchange of information and policies with these recognition for best practices followed.
organizations. These are reflected in the policies
be’ah has implemented.

Milestones apart, the extended waste management
network of be’ah continues to function smoothly,
covering 86% of Oman’s population and tackling
99.9% of the healthcare waste generated annually.

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