Zain: Leveraging technology for more sustainable future

KUWAIT: For the second time, Zain organized a beach cleanup awareness initiative using the smart robot BeBot, in collaboration with the Environment Public Authority. The initiative aimed to invest in advanced technological solutions to build a more sustainable future and to harness innovation in contributing to the protection of Kuwait’s environment.

BeBot is the first robot of its kind in Kuwait. It performs sand raking and filtering, detects and collects buried waste, gathers seaweed, levels beach surfaces, and lifts loads. It is also capable of navigating rough terrains. The initiative successfully collected 13 bags of waste in a short time at the Sharq beach. The waste included over 300g of plastic water bottles, more than 2.4 kilograms of plastic caps, over 400g of metal cans, nearly 4 kg of broken glass, and more than 6 kg of general waste.

BeBot embodies the use of technology in serving sustainability goals.

The robot is designed to preserve plant and animal life during the raking process. It operates entirely on electricity using renewable energy through solar panels, which means it produces zero carbon emissions. Zain remains committed to building a comprehensive program that aligns its operational processes with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The company places climate change action as one of the main pillars of its sustainability strategy and is dedicated to reducing energy consumption and minimizing emissions by improving environmental performance in the workplace and raising awareness of environmental care.