Dulsco introduces RFID technology for waste management at ADNEC

Press release

Published January 18th, 2011 - 01:14 GMT

Dulsco

Marking a UAE first, Dulsco Abu Dhabi, an ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 certified waste management services provider in the UAE, has announced that its Waste Management Division has introduced RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) technology for waste management at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre ADNEC.

Under the pilot project, all trucks, compactors, bins, and waste skips at ADNEC are embedded with RFID tags that provide complete data on the waste management activity. This data can be accessed online by the ADNEC and Dulsco team enabling better control and coordination in managing waste.

The RFID tags are scanned with the help of NFC (Near Field Communication) mobile readers when the bins for general or recyclable waste are emptied or transported, allowing the client access to accurate information through the web about the volume, type of waste and, how this is being managed.

"We took this initiative with ADNEC to embed RFID technology with the waste management process and designed and developed a system based on ADNEC's requirements. Any transaction related to collection of general, recyclable waste, which were manually carried out earlier, are now electronically recorded through the mobile NFC readers and data via GPRS is sent to the central server. ADNEC can access this near real time information anytime anywhere as it is available through secured web access" explained Mohammed Bilal Hasan, General Manager, Information Technology at Dulsco

Humaid Al Dhaheri, ADNEC's Director of Finance & HR, said: "We are very pleased to launch this project during the World Future Energy Summit (WFES) being staged at ADNEC. This project, launched in partnership with Dulsco, underscores ADNEC's ongoing environmental commitment. We will continue to invest in such initiatives in 2011 and beyond, and drive forward our sustainability agenda."

Prakash Parab - Director, Waste Management Services, added "This new technology has taken the waste management process to the next level and ably demonstrates our commitment to our customers. We believe in continuous improvement and constantly strive to provide our customers additional value with the quality of our services and by investing in infrastructure and technology.

Background Information

Dulsco

With over 14,000 employees deployed across 75 categories and working for hundreds of organisations throughout the Middle East, our innovative solutions and services are as varied as the client base we serve.

Company Profile

Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company Group

Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company Group (ADNEC) is an international venue development and business management company. ADNEC Group's portfolio currently includes the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, the Gulf's largest exhibition centre; ExCeL London, the UK capital's largest exhibition centre; the Al Ain Convention Centre, a brand new development in the historic city of Al Ain, Capital Gate, the UAE capital's iconic, gravity defying tower and a number of hotel projects. In addition ADNEC is master developer of the Capital Centre project, the world's first fully interconnected exhibition lifestyle destination.

ADNEC Group is developing its network both through acquisition and construction; the company's objective is to become the world's leading venue provider to the international exhibitions, conferences and live events industries by providing consistently high standards of venue facilities, management and client relationships and capitalising on the synergies which exist within a global venue network.

ADNEC Group's Executive Office is located in Abu Dhabi, the capital city of the United Arab Emirates. ADNEC Group is a Government organisation which functions as a private enterprise and operates within the principle core values of efficiency and effectiveness.