All buildings in Dubai will have to be constructed as per environment-friendly "green building" standards from January, His Highness Sheikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE, has instructed in his capacity as the Ruler of Dubai.
Owners of residential, commercial and other buildings will have to implement the decision according to the highest international standards that are suitable for Dubai, to maintain a healthy city that follows the global benchmarks in sustainable development and clean environment.
Mohammad Al Gergawi, Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs, said the decision enhances Dubai's keen efforts towards contribution in international efforts to combat environmental challenges, such as the global initiative to control climate change and heat retention.
The decision makes Dubai the first city in the Middle East and one of the first in the world to implement this method.
Al Gergawi said the decision reflects Sheikh Mohammad's keenness to combat environmental challenges and is part of the Dubai Strategic Plan 2015, which includes the application of the best standards for safety, and quality.
Ahmad Bin Byat, Secretary General of the Dubai Executive Council, said the Council will immediately adopt necessary measures to ensure effective implementation of the decision.
He highlighted the financial advantages of going green - from lower construction costs and overheads to reduced utility bills for Dubai residents. Environmentalists lauded the decision as a major boost to environmentally-conscious construction. (Gulf News)
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