MWAN Concludes Hajj Operations with Advanced Sustainability Systems

 The National Center for Waste Management (MWAN) concluded its operations for the 1447 AH Hajj season by deploying advanced technical and field systems to optimize waste management and environmental sustainability at the holy sites.
 MWAN conducted 1,691 field inspection tours in Makkah, significantly increasing regulatory compliance. Corrective actions were limited to 85 notices and 54 penalties, marking a sharp decline in violations compared to the previous year.
 To advance the circular economy, field teams enforced source segregation of organic and solid waste within pilgrim camps to mitigate health risks and convert waste into economic resources.
 Additionally, the electronic transport document system was expanded to digitally track sacrificial animal waste, recording 1,112 electronic documents and monitoring 25,823 tons of waste, comprising 89% solid and 11% liquid waste. These operations were executed in coordination with the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture, and the Royal Commission for Makkah City and Holy Sites.
 Sustainability initiatives featured the sustainable ihram program, which collected textiles from 130 designated points at the Grand Mosque and Mina for recycling. The center also engaged 13 entities through a circular economy program and deployed 150 volunteers across 50 camps.
 These achievements reflect an integrated national framework dedicated to protecting the environment and elevating service quality for pilgrims.