Starting an electronic tracking application for waste and water transport vehicles in Fujairah

The Fujairah Environment Authority has begun implementing the electronic tracking system on waste transport vehicles and water transport tanks in the emirate, in a step aimed at strengthening control over transport operations and raising the level of compliance with environmental and regulatory requirements.

The Authority, in cooperation with the Fujairah Police General Command, organized a special workshop to introduce the mechanisms for implementing Resolution No. (1) of 2026, regarding the installation of tracking devices for transport vehicles, and Resolution No. (2) of 2026, regarding the installation of electronic tracking devices for water transport tanks in the emirate, within the framework of strengthening control over transportation operations and improving the environmental compliance system.

The workshop targeted representatives of establishments operating in the waste management sector, transportation and treatment companies, as well as those concerned with water transportation, as it reviewed the mechanisms for implementing electronic tracking systems, and their role in monitoring the movement of vehicles and tanks, documenting transportation routes, enhancing compliance with approved requirements, and reducing illegal practices.

The decision requires establishments operating in the groundwater transport sector to commit to installing electronic tracking devices on water transport vehicles and tanks operating in the emirate, and to obtain water transport permits for their tanks from the Authority.

It stipulates that no tanker is allowed to operate within the emirate unless it is equipped with an electronic tracking device approved by the Authority, stressing that in the event of non-compliance, the necessary legal measures will be taken against violators, in accordance with the legislation in force in the emirate.

The Director of the Fujairah Environment Authority, Asila Al-Mualla, confirmed to Emirates Al-Youm that the application of the electronic tracking system embodies the directions of the Emirate of Fujairah towards building a smart and sustainable regulatory system, and keeps pace with national targets in the areas of digital transformation and climate neutrality, by enhancing the efficiency of oversight, supporting data-based decision-making, and raising the level of transparency in following up on waste and water transportation operations.

She added that the tracking devices will provide real-time data on the movement of vehicles and tanks and their routes, enabling the competent authorities to accurately follow transportation operations, verify their compliance with approved routes and permits, and monitor any violations or practices that may pose a threat to the environment or public health, which contributes to the speed of response and enhancing the efficiency of field inspection and oversight.

She pointed out that the Authority is keen to apply the best practices and modern technologies in managing the environmental sector, in cooperation with its strategic partners, in order to achieve optimal use of resources, improve the waste management system, preserve the environment and natural resources, and support the goals of sustainable development and quality of life in the Emirate of Fujairah.