Ata Aboshi

Civil Engineer,
Water and Environmental Engineer,
and Researcher

Contact Information »

Address: Dubai-United Arab Emirates (UAE)

Mobile Phone: 00971-052-5687203

E-Mail (Personal): maher-aboushi@hotmail.com
E-Mail (Professional): amaboshi@dm.gov.ae
Nationality: Jordanian
Resident of: Dubai-UAE
Birth date: March 23, 1987
Marital Status: Single
Driving License: Valid
Education

 2010-2013: Master Degree in Water and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Graduate Studies, An-
Najah National University, Nablus-Palestine. Concentrated on Water Resources Management and
Environmental Engineering. (Accumulative average 3.63/4). During my master's program, I achieved the
second-best overall ranking among all Water and Environmental Engineering Master Programs in the country.
 2005-2010: Bsc. in Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Department (Certified by ABET), Faculty of
Engineering, An-Najah National University, Nablus-Palestine, with emphasis on Soil Mechanics and
Foundations Engineering. (Accumulative average 83.2% for 174 credit hours). One of the 5% Best
students in the Civil Engineering Department. The Graduation Project is centered on the "Foundations
Design of a Commercial Mall."
 2004-2005: Scientific Secondary School Certificate, Al-Fadiliyyah Secondary School, Tulkarem-Palestine,
Average 88.2%.

Master Thesis

Master Thesis: “A Preliminary Investigation of Wadi-Aquifer Interaction in the Semi-arid Regions, the
Case of Faria Catchment, Palestine”. My master's research is the first of its attempt in Palestine and the
entire region.

Skills

Language skills
Language Speaking writing Reading
1 Arabic Native Language
2 English Excellent Excellent Excellent

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Computer skills
CAD AutoCAD.
Lingo Optimization Modeling Software.
Structural Analysis & Design SAP 2000, RCD, and Prokon.
Water and Wastewater Networks
EPANET 2.0, Familiar with WaterCad and SewerCad.
Analysis & Design
Project Management Familiar with MS Project.
Other MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
I possess proficient internet research skills, enabling me to effectively gather
Internet
and extract information from diverse online sources.
GIS Geographic Information System, Arc GIS.
HEC-HMS Hydrologic Modeling System Software.
CROPWAT, Groundwater Modeling: MODFLOW, Pipe Flow, Water and
Water and Environmental Wastewater Treatment Technologies Appropriate for Reuse: WAWTTAR, Fate
Engineering Softwares and Transport of Contaminants in Streams: OTIS, and River and Stream
Water Quality Model: QUAL2K.
Personal skills
1 Exemplary leadership, self-driven, and adept at motivating others.
2 Excellent oral & written communication skills.
3 Excellent listening skills.
4 Time management.
5 Team working.
6 Work Under Pressure.

Training Courses, Conferences, and Workshops

 25-28/11/2023: Successfully completed a training course on: Risk and Crises Management organized by
Dubai Municipality, Dubai, UAE.
 07/09/2021: Successfully completed a training program on: Introduction to Nanotechnology organized by
Dubai Municipality, Dubai, UAE.
 22/08/2021: Successfully completed a training program on: Occupational Accidents and Injuries
organized by Dubai Municipality, Dubai, UAE.
 17/08/2021: Successfully completed a training program on: Sustainable Waste Management organized by
Dubai Municipality, Dubai, UAE.
 06/12/2020: Successfully completed a training program on: Employing Analysis and Optimization Tools
organized by Dubai Municipality, Dubai, UAE.
 27/08/2020: Successfully completed a training program on: Ensuring Social, Economic, and
Environmental Sustainability organized by Dubai Municipality, Dubai, UAE.
 16-20/08/2020: Successfully completed a training course on: Demonstrating Creative Thinking,
Innovation, and Adaptability organized by Dubai Municipality, Dubai, UAE.
 28/10/2019: Successfully completed a training program on: Governance Applications Workshop organized
by Dubai Municipality, Dubai, UAE.
 18-20/08/2019: Successfully completed a training course on: Handling and management of Hazardous
Waste organized by Dubai Municipality, Dubai, UAE.
 10-12/12/2018: Successfully completed a training program on: Projects Feasibility Evaluations organized
by Dubai Municipality, Dubai, UAE.
 12-13/11/2018: Successfully completed a training program on: Preparation of Technical Reports
organized by Dubai Municipality, Dubai, UAE.

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  31/10/2018: Successfully completed a training program on: Judicial Arrest organized by Dubai Municipality,
Dubai, UAE.
 9-11/04/2018: Participation in the presentation of innovative projects in the Dubai Innovators Lobby at the
Dubai Government Achievements Exhibition, Dubai, UAE.
 20-22/03/2018: Successfully completed a training course on: ISO 14000/14001 (Requirements for an
Environmental Management System) organized by Dubai Municipality, Dubai, UAE.
 4-6/12/2017: Successfully completed a training course on: Project Management Professionals (PMP)
organized by Dubai Municipality, Dubai, UAE.
 23-27/07/2017: Successfully completed a training course on: (National Examination Board in
Occupational Safety and Health (NEBOSH) organized by Dubai Municipality, Dubai, UAE.
 17-18/04/2017: Successfully completed a training course on: ISO 17020 (Requirements for the
competence of bodies performing inspection and for the impartiality and consistency of their
inspection activities) organized by Dubai Municipality, Dubai, UAE.
 19/1/2016: Successfully completed a training program titled: Health and Safety Performance Evaluation
in accordance with BS OHSAS 18001:2007 organized by 3 FOLD Education Center, Dubai, UAE.
 24-26/2/2015: Participated in the Annual Conference of the Palestinian-Dutch Academic Cooperation
Program on Water (PADUCO). Held at Birzeit University, Birzeit-Palestine.
 23-24/11/2014: Participated in the Czech-Palestinian Workshop on "Groundwater exploitation and
management". Held at An-Najah National University, Nablus-Palestine.
 9-10/10/2013: Participated in the Third International Conference on Energy and Environmental
Protection in Sustainable Development (ICEEP 3). Held at the Palestinian Polytechnic University, Hebron-
Palestine.
 12-17/3/2012: The head of the Palestinian delegation in the Sixth World Water Forum. Held in
Marseille/France.
 14/2/2012: Organized the workshop entitled: Plastic Bags in Palestine: Problems and Solutions. Held at
An-Najah National University.
 4/5/2011: Participated in the International Graduate Conference on Science, Humanities and
Engineering. Held at An-Najah National University, Nablus-Palestine.
 2009/ Training Course in AutoCAD: Korean-Palestinian Information Technology Institute of Excellence, An-
Najah National University, Nablus-Palestine.
 2009/ Training Course in Project Management Essentials: Korean-Palestinian Information Technology
Institute of Excellence, An-Najah National University, Nablus-Palestine.
Honors and Achievements

 July/2023: I have recently developed the "Dubai Waste Management Effectiveness Index" (DWMEI), which
serves as the first and only index for assessing and quantifying the effectiveness of waste management
operations in Dubai. This comprehensive index integrates 12 primary criteria and 44 sub-criteria, encompassing
various aspects of waste operations to provide a holistic evaluation.
 June/2023: I have submitted a comprehensive file on "Digital Transformation of Waste Management in Dubai"
for the Assets Management 4.0 Awards in Belgium. Dubai Municipality is the sole Emirati organization shortlisted
to represent Dubai in this event scheduled for October 2023.
 Jan/2023: I successfully presented and defended my viable suggestion on "Converting Agricultural Waste into
Environmentally Friendly Charcoal Cubes" before the Financial Suggestions Discussion Committee of Dubai
Municipality. The committee has recommended the implementation of this suggestion and it will soon be
presented to the higher leadership of Dubai Municipality. This recognition highlights the potential positive impact
of my idea in promoting sustainability and waste management practices within the organization.

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 Jan & Mar/2022: I have obtained two Intellectual Properties from the Ministry of Economy for conducting two
comprehensive studies: "A Benchmarking Study of the KPI of the Percentage of Solid Waste Diversion from
Landfills" and "A Comprehensive Study of the Recycling Industry's Challenges and Solutions in the Emirate of
Dubai." These achievements demonstrate my dedication to conducting research and providing valuable insights
into waste management and recycling practices in Dubai.
 Aug/2021: I am honored to have received recognition from the CEO of the Business Development Sector and
Innovation Value Ambassador of Dubai Municipality for my active participation in applying creative ideas within
the Improvement Ideas category of the institutional suggestion system from 2019 to 2021. This
acknowledgement highlights my commitment to fostering innovation and contributing to the continuous
improvement of the organization.
 July/2019: I am honored to have received recognition from His Excellency Eng. Dawoud Al-Hajiri, the Director
General of Dubai Municipality, for my contribution in achieving the Ideas Arabia 2019 Awards in the Financial
Category.
 June/2019: I have been honored with the appointment as an esteemed editorial board member for the Journal
of Ecology & Natural Resources, published by Medwin Publisher Company based in the United States.
 February/2018: I have been appointed as an esteemed editorial board member for the Journal of Natural
Conservation and Research, published by EnPress Publisher Company based in the United States. This role
highlights my expertise and involvement in the field of natural conservation, further contributing to the
advancement of scientific research and knowledge dissemination.
 January/2018: I was selected as the distinguished employee of the month by the Department for my
exceptional and innovative contributions. As a result, my name and photograph were prominently featured on
the Knowledge portal of the Dubai Government, recognizing my outstanding performance and dedication to the
organization.
 December/2017: I am honored to have received recognition from His Excellency, the Director General of Dubai
Municipality, for my significant contributions to the Department's achievement of numerous American and British
awards in the areas of sustainability, waste treatment, recycling, and resource conservation. This
acknowledgement highlights my dedication and efforts in promoting environmental sustainability excellence
within the organization.
 2015: I have been appointed as an international scientific reviewer for two esteemed refereed scientific journals:
the Arabian Journal of Geosciences based in KSA and the Environmental Earth Sciences Journal based in
Germany. This recognition highlights my expertise and involvement in the evaluation and assessment of scholarly
research in the respective fields.
 30/11/2013: My master's thesis has been recognized and classified among the influential works worldwide,
contributing to the development of arid and semi-arid regions. This acknowledgment is based on a reputable
French website dedicated to this subject. You can find further information regarding this recognition at the
following link: http://www.secheresse.info/spip.php?article22884.
 22/3/2011: I am honored to have received a prestigious Excellence Trophy in recognition of attaining the top
position in the master's program. The award was bestowed upon me by the Palestinian Water Authority, under
the auspices of Minister Shaddad Attili, Former President of the Palestinian Water Authority.

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Work & Professional Experience

 15/07/2022 – Now: Senior Treatment Systems Projects Engineer at Waste Operations Department
of Dubai Municipality: Played a key role in various projects and initiatives focused on waste management and
sustainability in Dubai, contributed to the development and implementation of innovative waste treatment
systems and processes projects through the partnership with the private sector, participated in the design and
establishment of waste disposal sites, ensuring efficient and environmentally friendly operations, collaborated
with cross-functional teams to drive scientific innovation and foster creativity in waste management practices,
and provided expertise and support in the execution of investment projects, conducting thorough feasibility
studies for sustainable waste management solutions. (For a comprehensive list of projects under my
supervision, please refer to the Projects section below).

 10/07/2016 – 14/07/2022: Treatment Systems Projects Engineer at Waste Management

Department of Dubai Municipality: Supervising the environmental treatment systems and processes in the
Emirate of Dubai, ensuring compliance with sustainability standards, headed the waste disposal sites
development team at the Emirate level, overseeing strategic initiatives, coordinated and served as rapporteur for
Scientific Innovation and the Development and Creativity team, managed investment projects, conducting
technical and economic feasibility studies for integrated waste management initiatives, and contributed as an
executive member in the management of institutional excellence.

 14/9/2015 – 1/12/2015: Environmental Engineer at Al-Serkal ENVIROL, a Waste Edible Oil Recycling
Plant, I held the responsibilities of: Initiating and leading awareness campaigns to promote the recycling of waste
edible oil, monitoring the air quality within and surrounding the plant, supervising the operation of the industrial
wastewater treatment plant, monitoring the quality of wastewater effluent, monitoring and enhancing the odor
control system within the plant, ensuring and maintaining quality control and occupational health and safety
standards, conducting risk evaluation and assessment, and preparation of inspection reports, quality reports, and
checklists as required.

 17/8/2014 – 15/4/2015: Research Engineer at the Water and Environmental Studies Institute
(WESI), An-Najah National University, I actively participated in a pioneering Palestinian-Dutch joint project
titled "Developing Agricultural Best Management Practices to Preserve Groundwater Quality in Faria
Catchment/WB - Palestine." This project marks the first of its kind in Palestine and involved a range of activities,
including: Conducting a comprehensive field survey to gather relevant data, developing a GIS-based groundwater
vulnerability map to assess areas suspicious of groundwater pollution, establishing a groundwater quality
monitoring strategy for effective analysis, conducting rigorous groundwater quality analyses to evaluate water
quality parameters, creating a GIS-based agricultural land use suitability map to aid in decision-making,
developing agricultural best management practices to optimize sustainable practices, and crafting policy briefs to
communicate project findings and recommendations.

 23/4/2014 – 15/7/2014: Storm Water Designer Engineer at Arabtech Jardaneh Palestine (AJP) in
Ramallah, Palestine, and under the supervision of the American company Black and Veatch, my responsibilities
involved conducting hydrologic modeling and analyses of the Tulkarem catchment in the Northern West Bank.
The primary objective of this modeling was to calculate design flow rates essential for the hydraulic design of
culverts. To accomplish this, I utilized the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers HEC-HMS Model in conjunction with GIS
tools to accurately compute the required design flow rates.

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  22/4/2014 – 1/5/2014: A Lecturer in a project led by the Palestinian Agricultural Relief and funded
by the European Union, in collaboration with Beir-Zeit University. The project spanned Beit Dajan and
Anza schools in the northern region of the West Bank. The project focused on wastewater treatment plants and
aimed to enhance the students' awareness regarding their importance and benefits. Various activities were
conducted to engage the students and foster their understanding of wastewater treatment practices within their
communities.

 16/2/2014 – 15/7/2014: A Hydrologist at the Consultation Engineering Center (CEC) in Ramallah,

Palestine, and under the supervision of the American company Black and Veatch, I conducted hydrologic
modeling and analyses of the Al-Badan, Hebron, and Qabatiah catchments in the West Bank. The primary
objective of this modeling was to calculate the design flow rates required for the hydraulic design of culverts
along the Al-Badan-Al-Nassariah Road and Qabatiah-Al-Jalameh Road. To accomplish this, I utilized the U.S.
Army Corps of Engineers HEC-HMS Model in combination with GIS tools to accurately compute the necessary
design flow rates.

 10 – 14/12/2013: A Lecturer in a project organized by the Palestinian Agricultural Relief, funded by

the European Union, and in collaboration with Beir-Zeit University in the villages of Beit Dajan and
Anza. The focus of my lectures encompassed various aspects, including an introduction to wastewater and its
characteristics, the associated impacts of treated wastewater reuse, different topics related to wastewater reuse,
and water pollution. The aim of these lectures was to provide comprehensive knowledge and raise awareness
among the participants on these important subjects.

 2013: Provided water and environmental consulting services to Tulkarem Municipality in Palestine.

 2010 – 2013: I was appointed as the Palestinian Young Water Ambassador in the Basin Countries of
the Mediterranean by the Palestinian Water Authority (PWA).

 2010 – 2011: Part-Time Lecturer in the Civil Engineering Department at An-Najah National
University, covering subjects such as Water Drainage Systems and Environmental Engineering 2.

 2010 – 2013: A Research Engineer at the Water and Environmental Studies Institute in An-Najah
National University, Nablus, Palestine. My focus has been on a project titled "Impact of Untreated Wastewater
on Natural Water Bodies: Integrated Risk Assessment" in collaboration with UNESCO-IHE in Delft, Netherlands.
Throughout this project, I have gained extensive experience in conducting surface water and groundwater
sampling and analyses. A significant aspect of our work involved assessing the groundwater quality in the Faria
catchment by collecting and analyzing samples from wells and springs situated within the study area.

Major Projects

Within the Waste Operations Department of Dubai Municipality, I have been involved in a range of
significant projects, including, but not limited to:
1. Supervising three Material Recovery Facilities (MRFs) located in the Emirate of Dubai.
2. Overseeing the Extraction and Flaring of Methane Gas from Landfills Project in Dubai.
3. Managing various projects from initial business case formulation to implementation and operation, including:
 The Waste to Energy Center at Warasan project, which is the world's largest centralized
facility planned to handle 5,666 tons of domestic waste daily.
 Electricity Generation from Landfill Gases in Dubai landfills.

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  Establishing a Hazardous Industrial Liquid Waste Treatment Plant within the Jebel Ali
Hazardous Waste Treatment Facility.
 Setting up a Used Engine Oil Treatment Plant in Jebel Ali.
 Development of an Integrated Medical and Pharmaceutical Waste Incineration Plant in Jebel
Ali.
 Establishing and Overseeing Converting Agricultural waste into Eco-friendly Charcoal Cubes
project in Hatta City – Dubai.
 Conducting a Feasibility Study on Organic Waste Management across the Emirate of Dubai.
 Undertaking a Feasibility Study on Bottom Ash and Fly Ash Management in Dubai.
 Establishing a Double-Lined Hazardous Waste Landfill in Jebel Ali.

Within the Water and Environmental Studies Institute of An-Najah National University, I have been
involved in a range of significant projects, including, but are not limited to:
 Designing a Water Treatment Plant for Jenin City, Palestine.
 Designing a Wastewater Treatment Plant for Anabta town, Palestine.
 Conducting a Water Quality Modeling Project for Wadi Zeimar in the Northern Region of the West
Bank/Palestine, utilizing the Qual2K model.
 Performing Rainfall-Runoff Modeling for the "Wadi Al-Qilt" Catchment in the West Bank, Palestine.
 Engaging in the Design of a Sanitary Landfill in Tulkarem Governorate, Palestine, focusing on solid
waste management and engineering.
 Undertaking an Environmental Impact Assessment Study for a Regional Wastewater Treatment
Plant Project in Tulkarm Governorate, Palestine.
 Conducting a Public Health and Sanitation Project titled "Wadi-Aquifer Interaction in Faria
Catchment and its Effects on Human Health and the Surrounding Environment ".
Publications & Studies

 2023: A Comprehensive Study has been conducted on “Developing a Waste Management Effectiveness
Index in the Emirate of Dubai”.
 2023: A Comprehensive Study has been conducted on “Unleashing Digital Transformation Potential in
Dubai’s Waste Management Revolution: From Waste to Sustainable Solutions ”.
 2022: A Study has been conducted on “Towards Zero Waste to landfills Strategy in the Emirate of
Dubai”.
 2022: A Comprehensive Study has been conducted on “The Recycling Industry's Challenges and
Solutions in the Emirate of Dubai”.
 2021: A Benchmarking Study has been conducted on “The KPI of the Percentage of Solid Waste
Diversion from Landfills, Germany as a Case Study”.
 2021: A comparative Study has been conducted titled "The Impact of the Application of Waste Disposal
Fees in Landfills on the Indicators of Integrated Waste Management."
 2020: A Study has been conducted on “Developing Construction Waste Management Plan for the
Emirate of Dubai”.
 2019: A Journal Scientific Paper entitled: “Assessing the Suitability of Agricultural Practices in the
Faria Catchment, Palestine Based on the Agricultural Groundwater Vulnerability Map” was published
in the Journal of Ecology and Natural Resources.
 2018: A Study has been conducted on "Climate Change Adaptation Projects & Initiatives of Action to
Promote Sustainability and Reduce Carbon Footprint in Dubai."

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  2017: A Journal Scientific Paper titled “Developing a GIS-Based Agro-Land Suitability Map for the
Faria Agricultural Catchment, Palestine” has been published in the International Journal of Global
Environmental Issues.

 2016: A Conference Proceeding titled "Developing a GIS-Based Agro-Land Suitability Map for the
Faria Agricultural Catchment, Palestine" was accepted and presented at the second annual conference of
the Palestinian-Dutch Academic Cooperation Program on Water (PADUCO) held from October 28-30, 2016, in The
Hague, The Netherlands.
 2015: A Conference Proceeding titled "Development of Agricultural Best Management Practices to
Preserve Groundwater Quality in Faria Catchment, Palestine" was presented at the Annual Conference of
the Palestinian-Dutch Academic Cooperation Program on Water (PADUCO) held from February 24-26, 2015, at
Birzeit University in the West Bank, Palestine.
 2014: A Journal Scientific Paper titled "A Preliminary Investigation of Wadi-Aquifer Interaction in
the Semi-Arid Watershed of Faria, Palestine Using Tracer-Based Methodology" has been published in
the Environmental Earth Sciences Journal (IF = 3.119) by Springer on December 17, 2014.
 2013: A Conference Proceeding titled "Developing Quantitative and Qualitative Relationships of
Wadi-Aquifer Interaction in the Semi-Arid Watershed of Faria, Palestine" was published in the
proceedings of the Third International Conference on Energy and Environmental Protection in Sustainable
Development (ICEEP 3). The conference was organized by Palestine Polytechnic University in Hebron, Palestine,
and took place on October 9-10, 2013.

Membership in Professional Associations

 Jordanian Engineers Association.

References

 Eng. Salem Al-Ablam: Waste Treatment Section Manager – Waste Operations Department – Dubai
Municipality. Email: saablam@dm.gov.ae, M: +971504511198.
 Eng. Sadin Al-Falasi: Logistics Support Section Manager – Waste Operations Department – Dubai
Municipality. Email: siflasi@dm.gov.ae, M: +971554040910.
 Eng. Essa Al-Rayees: Sewerage Network Maintenance Section Manager – Sewerage and Recycled
Water Network Department – Dubai Municipality. Email: earayees@dm.gov.ae, M: +971503599885.
 Dr. Sameer Shadeed: Associate Professor – Water and Environmental Studies Institute – An-Najah
National University - Palestine. Email: sshadded@najah.edu, M: +970599317588.
 Dr. Abdelfattah Hasan: Associate Professor – Water and Environmental Studies Institute – An-
Najah National University - Palestine. Email: abdelfattah.hasan@gmail.com, M: +970597511514.