In line with Bahrain’s Economic Vision 2030, Bahrain Polytechnic is organising the 1st Bahrain Waste Management Forum and Exhibition 2011 “Towards Zero Waste”, under the patronage of Dr Juma Al Ka’abi, Minister of Municipalities and Urban Planning Affairs, Kingdom of Bahrain, from 14 to 15 November 2011, at the Gulf International Convention Centre, Kingdom of Bahrain.
1st Bahrain Waste Management Forum and Exhibition 2011 are supported by United Nation Environmental Programme (UNEP) and the Public Commission for Protection of Marine Resources, Environment and Wildlife (PMEW) with TAMKEEN as a strategic partner.
“On behalf of Bahrain Polytechnic, I would like to express my gratitude to Dr Juma Al Ka’abi, for his support for the forthcoming event, 1st Bahrain Waste Management Forum and Exhibition 2011,” John Scott, CEO, Bahrain Polytechnic, said.
“This significant event stems from Bahrain Polytechnic’s mission to add to the prosperity of our nation and our people by providing relevant and high-quality education which expands the horizons of all students, in sequence with the changing demands of society and the world,” Scott, added.
“But economic growth must never come at the expense of the environment and the long-term well-being of our people: no effort will be spared to protect our environment and preserve our cultural heritage.”
“In line with our continuous endeavours to improve our sustainability practices within Bahrain Polytechnic, we also work closely with local businesses and industry. We are always keen to invest in major initiatives such as this upcoming event. The 1st Bahrain Waste Management Forum and Exhibition 2011 will provide a unique platform bringing together experts from round the globe to exchange expertise and to address the nation’s pressing issues in managing our waste as a ‘resource’. Many of the major environmental challenges we face today are relevant to zero waste strategies and laws, such as energy from waste, landfill usage, composting options, biogas generation, the economy of waste, amongst other significant topics,” Nisbet Smith, Director Professional Development Centre, Bahrain Polytechnic, Forum Chairman, said.
“WMF2011 further provides proven and reliable theories, latest trends and practical solutions alongside technologies to better manage waste materials within and beyond the Kingdom of Bahrain”, he added.
“It is expected that the Forum will attract more than 300 industry’s professionals from GCC, MENA Region and round the Globe to participate in the Forum’s presentations and workshops. The Forum also provides Bahrain’s youth with a platform to express their voice for their future. “
Smith expressed his confidence that the 1st Bahrain Waste Management Forum and Exhibition 2011 come at an opportunities time to make a significant contribution in charting the future course of the industry.
Held parallel to the Forum, the 1st Bahrain Waste Management Exhibition provides a unique platform for service providers and specialists to display a most comprehensive set of solutions to the community. Exhibitors can display and demonstrate their products, services, and cutting edge waste management technology and global trends.