Solid Waste Management (SWM) in Arab Cities: Challenges and Sustainable Solutions

Speaker: PD Dr. Eng. Abdallah NassourModerator: Dr. Abdullah Dhifallah

OCT 21, 2026

20:00 – 19:00

Focus of the Webinar:

• The current state of solid waste management and the challenges facing Arab cities.

• Sustainable solid waste management systems and practices.

• Sustainable financing mechanisms and cost recovery for waste management.

• The role of municipalities in developing solid waste management systems.

About the Speaker:

PD Dr. Eng. Abdallah Nassour:

An Associate Professor at the Department of Waste and Resource Management and Circular Economy at the University of Rostock, Germany, he has over 30 years of experience in solid waste and resource management, policy development, and the circular economy. He has led and implemented joint projects with several Arab countries in recycling, cost recovery, and municipal capacity building, while collaborating with Arab universities on academic training and scientific research supervision. Dr. Nassour holds a PhD in Production Engineering and a State Doctorate in Solid Waste Management. His expertise focuses on developing waste management systems in developing countries, particularly in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.

Moderator:

Dr. Abdullah Dhifallah

Urban researcher and expert in Saudi urban affairs, holds a Ph.D. in urban planning from Sheffield University.