First Blockchain-Powered Waste Management Portal To Be Introduced In Sharjah, UAE

As per latest reports from the Emirates News Agency, the official news agency of the United Arab Emirates or UAE, a new waste permit portal powered by blockchain is all set to be launched in major city Sharjah.

Two main players are involved in the creation and development of the waste permit portal built on blockchain. These are Sharjah’s free trade zone regulator the Hamriyah Free Zone Authority (HFZA) and Bee’ah, a company specialising in environmental work, recycling and management of waste. This will be the first ever platform in the city of Sharjah to be making use of the incredible blockchain technology for validation, processing and storage of important transactions.

The report from the official media house notes:

“The HFZA Waste Permit Portal is the first platform in Sharjah that utilises blockchain technology to validate, process and store transactions. As the digital ledger is built on a blockchain network, all transactions are completely secured, essentially eliminating any human error or fraud. The customised portal will not only save customers operating within the free zone time and money when applying for permits, but also reduce the downtime it takes for permits to be issued from several days to only a few hours.”

Bee’ah will contribute to the project by providing around fifteen services to the HFZA. This project is a part of a long term strategy to make the process of waste management in this region as environmentally conscious as possible.

In the words of Salim Al Mazrouei, Director of Hamriyah Free Zone Authority and Sharjah Airport International Free Zone :

“In our line of business, accuracy and quick turnaround are instrumental factors that underline our success. However, delays in processing applications, testing and issuing permits can be some of the major factors jeopardising our credentials. At Hamriyah Free Zone, we have always been committed to ensuring that our business policies are well-aligned and offer quick set-up models to ensure customer satisfaction. Digitising processes like permit applications is a new step toward innovation, and with the use of blockchain technology, we are confident that the processes will witness enhanced security, efficiency and productivity.”

Khaled Al Huraimel, Group CEO of Bee’ah, stated:

“In support of the digital revolution in the UAE, we are proud to launch Sharjah’s first blockchain platform. Bee’ah’s journey in engineering these powerful tools for our customers and collaborators, like the HFZA, is paving the way for better solutions, whose rewards are even more pronounced in serving businesses and society. Using proven state-of-the-art technology will not only facilitate seamless operations, but also increase trust between customers and operators, and reduce valuable time and resources. As part of a long term-strategic initiative we have in place, we hope to provide the HFZA with accessible, integrated and environmentally conscious solutions. The model we have developed can easily be integrated into other economic zones, across the UAE; supporting business growth, digital innovation, and better customer experiences.”