Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) revealed that the 26th Water, Energy, Technology, and Environment Exhibition (WETEX) will witness the participation of a group of companies specializing in green buildings, sustainable cities, and smart, carbon-neutral residential communities that combine luxury and sustainability, and use modern technical solutions to increase their efficiency, preserve natural resources and avoid their depletion, in addition to major local and international companies specializing in energy and water, green development and sustainability, electric vehicles, decarbonization, and the circular economy. DEWA explained that WETEX 2024, which is being held under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, may God protect him, from 1 to 3 October 2024 at the Dubai World Trade Centre, is an ideal opportunity for companies wishing to invest in the cities of the future.
She pointed out that Damac Properties and Danube Group will showcase their latest products, solutions and technologies that cover all elements of sustainable cities, such as clean and renewable energy, recycling, lighting systems management, electricity and water efficiency devices, waste management and carbon removal, sustainable construction, in addition to smart equipment and systems that enhance flexibility and the ability to adapt to various social, environmental and economic challenges.
“We are keen to actively participate in WETEX as a major sponsor in the Titanium category, confirming our commitment to supporting Dubai’s vision of creating integrated communities that adopt the latest advanced technologies and sustainable practices, which we are keen to implement in our various real estate projects, by introducing smart system solutions, such as energy-saving systems, waste management solutions, and integrating renewable energy sources,” said Hussain Sajwani, Founder and Chairman of Damac Properties. He pointed out that the company is keen through these practices to reduce the carbon footprint and raise the standard of living for residents.
“Our commitment to sustainable architectural design, energy efficiency, water conservation, use of sustainable building materials and waste management is in line with global environmental standards, LEED, Dubai Green Building Certification System (Saafat) and Pearl Building Rating System,” said Rizwan Sajan, Founder and Chairman of Danube Group.
“By leveraging energy-efficient designs, natural lighting, innovative materials, and advanced technologies including highly efficient HVAC systems and smart home technologies, we are helping to reduce the overall carbon footprint and utility costs of residential businesses,” he added.
He added: “We are working with the Authority to establish new standards in the real estate sector and encourage everyone to participate in our efforts in this regard.”
It is noteworthy that WETEX contributes to supporting the Carbon Neutrality Strategy 2050, the Dubai Urban Plan 2040, and consolidating Dubai’s global competitiveness in the field of sustainable urban development, in addition to achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals 2030, including Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities.
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