MD & CEO of DEWA visits Dubai Sustainable City
HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), visited Dubai Sustainable City, to learn about numerous of the city's projects. Dubai Sustainable City is the first real estate projectsin Dubai that focuses on the economic, environmental and social aspects of sustainability.
Al Tayer took a look at different residential villas at the project, explored the city, and toured the barjeels, which have actually been constructed amongst each of the 5 communities in the city. Al Tayer also viewed the farm that was constructed as part of the project to grow fruits and vegetables, meeting the needs of the city. Al Tayer was likewise shown the 11 biodomes that were built to produce herbs, in addition to sports facilities across the city, consisting of football and basketball courts, a horse race track, a bicycle track, a running track, and other sport centers as well as electric car charging stations.
"DEWA supports the long-lasting national Green Economy for Sustainable Development initiative, launched by HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to develop a green economy in the UAE. DEWA's vision is to make sure the Emirate's constant growth and, at the same time, secure its natural resources and shape the future of energy in the area as a whole, to accomplish sustainable advancement and promote the welfare of residents, citizens, and visitors, and guarantee a sustainable future for generations to come. Dubai Sustainable City boosts Dubai's worldwide position, making it an international leader for sustainability, competitiveness, and green economy," stated Al Tayer.
Al Tayer commended the city on its projects, which support DEWA's vision by distributing electric car charging stations amongst the city's parking facilities. This supports the Smart Dubai initiative, released by HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, to change Dubai in the most smartest city in the world.
Al Tayer also noted that DEWA has actually established an extensive Smart Grid method and aligned its industrial method with the Smart Dubai effort. DEWA is presently implementing 3 major initiatives: Shams Dubai, smart applications and smart meters, and Green Charger. The Green Charger initiative substantially contributes to introducing electric vehicles to Dubai, boosting the use of energy resources and reducing the Emirates carbon footprint
"We are honoured by HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer's see to Dubai Sustainable City. The go to proved worthwhile for both sides as we talked about boosting relations and exchanging finest practices and experiences in regard to smart and green cities and the decrease of carbon emissions. Dubai Sustainable City has created a platform by which Dubai's realty sustainability standard can be used. These requirements were developed by Dubai Land Department and Dubai Municipality. The new city reflects the economic sector's commitment to carrying out the directives of the UAE, and of Dubai in particular, to support the UAE's Green Growth Strategy," said Faris Saeed, CEO and Co-Founder of Diamond Developers.
Dubai Sustainable City is the regions first fully-integrated sustainable community. Every aspect of the development has been designed to economically benefit residents, from its revenue-sharing schemes, and net zero service fees, to its wealth of employment opportunities. The Sustainable City places a priority on nature, green spaces, health, education and recreational activities, with an emphasis on nurturing a sustainable lifestyle that is allied to a strong sense of community. It spreads over five million square feet, and is located in Dubai Land on the Al Qudra Road
