Aligned with its ambition to accelerate sustainable impact globally, Beeah Group inaugurated on Wednesday its Dame Zaha Hadid designed headquarters, one of the most sustainable and smartest buildings in the world.
In a formal ceremony led by Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, the Group set a new benchmark for future workplaces as the Office of the Future.
The Beeah headquarters is powered by solar energy, integrated with next-generation technologies and built to realise net-zero emissions.
“It is truly a historic moment with His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah inaugurating the Beeah headquarters in the presence of His Highness the Crown Prince of Sharjah and the esteemed leadership of Sharjah government entities,” said Salim bin Mohammed Al Owais, chairman of the board of directors at Beeah.
“The building is a landmark to the future-forward vision of His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah, reaffirming the emirate as sustainability capital of the Middle East, a goal that we are driven to achieve as an organisation,” he continued.
Built with sustainability at its core and integrated with future technologies, the company’s headquarters is the most AI-enabled office in the Middle East and is equipped to operate at LEED Platinum standards and realise net-zero emissions.
The building design is among the last works of Dame Zaha Hadid, one of the most influential architects of her time. The distinct curvilinear features of the headquarters mimic the intersection of sand dunes, drawing from the desert landscape of Al Sajaa in Sharjah, where the building is located.
“The building is a manifestation of our twin-pillared strategy of sustainability and digitalisation. This strategy has led to diversification and growth of the Group’s businesses, not only across industries but also across geographies. The new headquarters will be our base of operations as we continue to pursue ways our businesses can make global impact,” said Khaled Al Huraimel (below), group CEO of Beeah Group.
“The building is not only sustainable and digitally-enabled, but it also achieves an unparalleled environment for employee comfort and productivity. It demonstrates that by adopting future-ready systems, we can achieve environmental targets and improve quality of life at the same time,” he continued.
The employee experience includes contactless pathways with secure facial recognition check-in, a virtual concierge, smart meeting rooms and a companion app to automate day-to-day tasks.
Light and temperature in the smart meeting rooms are managed automatically depending on occupancy and time of day. The rooms are also equipped for remote and hybrid work scenarios.
In addition to the technological integrations, the structure and finishing of the headquarters is sustainable by design, facilitating minimal energy consumption. The exteriors are made up of glass-reinforced concrete, reflecting the sun’s rays for a natural cooling effect. Inside, slab and glass cooling help naturally regulate the building with ambient temperatures. The building is also powered by a solar farm with energy stored in Tesla battery packs.
Earlier this year, Beeah had announced its transformation into a holding group with a new visual identity. Under this new structure, Beeah has continued to grow its businesses in waste management, recycling, energy, environmental consulting, technology, education, as well as green mobility. For all Beeah Group’s businesses, the headquarters will serve as a centre for management and administration.
Beeah Group is now the parent company for several key businesses including: Beeah Tandeef for waste collection and city cleaning, Beeah Recycling for waste processing and material recovery, Beeah Energy for clean and renewable energy, Beeah Environment Services for consulting, research and innovation, Beeah Digital for future technologies and digital ventures, and Beeah Transport for green mobility and autonomous transportation.
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