WASTE MANAGEMENT-

Waste recycling plant in the UAE coming online next year 2024: Miniwiz is expected to begin operating its waste recycling factory in the UAE, which will turn waste into materials used for construction, in 2024, Miniwiz CEO and founder Arthur Huang said on Wednesday, according to Khaleej Times. “I see a lot of potential here to recycle waste into building material and even ship it to places, especially in Africa,” Huang is quoted as saying. Huang believes MiniWiz could help the UAE gain self-sufficiency from many different angles as essentially, the company operates by reducing waste and pollution by transforming and repurposing single-use plastic, metal, glass, and other waste materials into diverse useful items that can serve as building materials, fixtures, furniture, and even medical-certified materials.

NUCLEAR-

Morocco to boost nuclear relations and safety: Morocco's Agency for Nuclear and Radiological Safety and Security (AMSSNuR) signed an MoU with the Egyptian Nuclear and Radiological Regulatory Authority (ENRRA) to strengthen cooperation in the area of nuclear and radiological safety and security at the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) General Conference in Austria, according to a statement. AMSSNuR also signed a Practical Arrangements partnership with IAEA to strengthen radiological safety measures in Africa, stated the agency on Friday. The partnership aims to build capacity in radiological safety and ensure the safe use of ionizing radiation sources in Africa. .

OTHER STORIES WORTH KNOWING ABOUT THIS MORNING-

• SOMC + PTAC working on carbon-neutral lubricants in Oman: Shell Oman Marketing Company (SOMC) and Precision Tune Auto Care (PTAC) are collaborating on carbon-neutral lubricants in Oman. Shell will supply its lubricants through PTAC's service centers. These will include the Shell Helix Ultra oil and Shell Helix ultra OW carbon-neutral range of products. (Arabian Daily)
• UAE economy minister in France to discuss renewables: UAE Economy Minister Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri visited startup incubator Station F, the Airbus Innovation Center, and the First Abu Dhabi Bank HQ during an official visit to France. The minister discussed with officials cooperation in aviation, renewable energy, tourism, business, AI, space, and the circular economy. (Wam)
• Oman to run second year of Green Schools Project: Oman will run a second year of its education ministry’s Green Schools Project. The initiative, which receives funding from the UAE’s Bee’ah, Shell Oman, Oman LNG, and others, aims to educate over 1k students and teachers in 11 governorates on the circular economy during the 2023-24 academic year. (Oman Education Ministry)