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Sharjah Sustainable City kicks off sustainable community engagement program with public urban farms Initiative

Published on February 19, 2023

Sharjah Sustainable City – the first sustainable master-planned community developed by the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) in partnership with Diamond Developers – has kicked off a sustainable community engagement program with its first event, the ‘Discover Your Urban Farm’ initiative. Discover Your Urban Farm’ is designed to introduce Sharjah Sustainable City’s residents to […]

Masdar City breaks ground on ‘The Link’

Published on February 5, 2023

Masdar City in Abu Dhabi has started construction on “The Link,” a 30,000 sqm sustainable community that includes the region’s first net-zero energy shared living and working facility. The project will also include four low-carbon buildings with event spaces, retail options, recreational facilities, and outdoor plazas, and is expected to create over 2,000 jobs in […]

Aldar launches Sustainable City – Yas Island

Published on January 24, 2023

The new eco-friendly community will feature organic farming, bio-domes and a focus on integrated ‘green’ living. Abu Dhabi-based developer Aldar Properties is set to develop a fully sustainable community in Abu Dhabi – the move is said to reflect the growing demand for eco-friendly living options. The development will feature hundreds of condominiums and townhouses […]

A new way of living unveiled in Abu Dhabi with launch of the sustainable city – Yas island

Published on January 9, 2023

Abu Dhabi, UAE: Aldar Properties (‘Aldar’) in partnership with Diamond Developers has launched The Sustainable City – Yas Island, a sustainability-centric community offering a new way of life for residents in Abu Dhabi. The family friendly development, which builds on the strengths of The Sustainable City – Dubai, is a walkable community in the surrounds […]

Aging office buildings in Dubai and Riyadh could drive ESG awakening in the Middle East

Published on October 17, 2022

ESG factors can have a significant impact on the attractiveness of commercial assets to occupiers, as well as investors Dubai: Aging office buildings in Dubai and Riyadh present a unique investment opportunity as occupier expectations start turning increasingly green, according to a new report, The ESG Imperative – The View From The Middle East – https://bit.ly/3ehxPwC, by global property […]

Aldar allocates AED25mn to reduce energy consumption across its residential communities

Published on October 15, 2022

Aldar Properties PJSC (Aldar) has committed to investing AED 25 million for energy retrofit projects in 13 of its residential communities that will reduce utility consumption for owners and tenants as part of the company’s efforts to make its communities more energy efficient and environmentally friendly. The investment by Aldar will offset 19,000 tCO2 per […]

Aldar Sustainability Report outlines 2021 progress towards company’s ESG goals

Published on August 29, 2022

Aldar Properties PJSC (‘Aldar’) released its 2021 Sustainability Report today, showcasing the continued evolution of its sustainability strategy, in alignment with international best practice and supported by enhanced governance and data collection. The report also highlights the progress the company has made across its four sustainability pillars of Environment, Economy, Community and People. By focusing […]

How one Egyptian architectural firm is keeping buildings cool without AC

Published on August 15, 2022

Karm Architecture Lab uses traditional techniques to promote airflow and cooling As the Middle East developed, energy use driven by air conditioners has, along with carbon emissions, grown hugely. In 1990, World Bank figures indicate, cooling internal spaces in the Middle East accounted for about 25 terawatt hours of electricity. By 2016, the figure had risen 400 per cent, […]

UAE residents ‘keen to make homes sustainable’

Published on August 15, 2022

Air conditioning usage represents 70% of the UAE’s electricity use during the summer and this has a huge impact on the environment About half of UAE residents (47% of) aim to make their homes as environmentally friendly as possible, with more than half (55%) considering sustainability a key factor when purchasing electronic products, a study […]

Masdar City announces new project as it advances contribution to UAE Net-Zero by 2050 Strategy

Published on July 5, 2022

Masdar City, the pioneering sustainable community and technology and innovation hub in Abu Dhabi, has announced its latest development – Masdar City Square (MC2), which will advance its contribution to the UAE Net-Zero by 2050 Strategy. Work on the development will begin this year and is scheduled for completion in 2024. In a statement, Masdar […]

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