< PreviousLAST WORD www.mepmiddleeast.com50 MEP Middle East | June 2024 The UAE construction sector will see revitalisation following the approval of the ‘Blue Residency Visa’ initiative by the UAE Cabinet under the leadership of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. The Blue Residency Visa is a unique and remarkable global initiative designed for individuals who have made an exceptional contribution towards the environment’s protection and sustainability, both inside and outside the UAE. This visa is given to supporters of environmental action, including members of international organisations, international companies, members of associations and non-governmental organisations, global award winners, and distinguished activists and researchers in environmental work. It is given to both, Emiratis and resident advocates of the environment. The building, construction and real estate sectors are avenues for sustainability and environmental conservation including environmentally friendly urban planning, engineering and architectural designs; building, decoration and furniture materials recycled or manufactured according to green standards; heating and cooling processes that protect natural resources such as water; and reducing electricity consumption. These sectors directly support more than 36 business activities that employ hundreds of thousands of people in various fields that contribute to promoting sustainability, green technologies, environmental protection, and circular economy principles. Empower is committed to keep working towards achieving the national goals in sustainability by adopting AI-powered cooling plants and investing in fourth-generation technologies to increase its reliance on AI and renewable energy. On the sustainability front, Empower recently partnered with the American Society of Refrigeration, Heating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) to develop the third- generation of district cooling plants. The partnership is one of the key outputs of Empower’s strategic roadmap to enhance the organisation’s and the UAE’s global leadership in district cooling. In addition to implementing state-of-the- art integrated infrastructure, Empower seeks to put forward sustainable ideas, solutions and future plans to enable decision makers to forge effective policies and strategies for smart and sustainable cities. By Ahmad Shafar, President of Dubai District Cooling Operators Association and CEO of Empower BLUE RESIDENCY VISA WILL REVITALISE THE UAE CONSTRUCTION SECTOR Ahmad Shafar, CEO of EmpowerA TREASURE OF KNOWLEDGE AND INDUSTRY INSIGHTS AWAITS UH OH, THE REST IS ONLY FOR SUBSCRIBERS SCAN BELOW TO JOIN THE EXCLUSIVE COMMUNITYIN THE SPOT LIGHT call:email: sales@scolmoreme.comvisit: www.scolmoreme.com Get in touch to discover more. UAE Authorized Distributor Thomsun Industries LLC: 04 885 4000 sales@thomsunin.ae Other GCC Countries: sales@scolmoreME.com • Durability: Designed to withstand harsh conditions and provide reliable performance over time • 3-hour Emergency Duration • Through BSI Kitemark • Approved by: Dubai Civil Defence, Qatar Civil Defence and SASO • Made in the UK • Ni-Cd Battery ITP June ad - Twin Spots Emergency.indd 1ITP June ad - Twin Spots Emergency indd 115/05/2024 16:0815/05/2024 16:08Next >