Dubai Investments showcases sustainable solutions to shape future cities

DUBAI, 9th April, 2018 (WAM) -- Dubai Investments has emphasised its commitment to its sustainability strategy by highlighting the industry-best innovation and products from the company’s subsidiaries, which could shape the smart cities of the future. With the wide range of in-house sustainable products and solutions, Dubai Investments is showcasing some of its latest innovative products and technologies to achieve environmental, economic and social progress through smart cities. Dubai Investments’ innovation and sustainable solutions are being showcased in the 2nd Future Cities Show 2018, currently being held at Dubai World Trade Centre from 9th to 11th April, under the theme "Achieving Sustainability through Innovation: Showcasing the Cities of the Future" in conjunction with the Annual Investment Meeting, AIM. Abdulaziz bin Yagub Al Serkal, General Manager of Dubai Investments, said, "Dubai Investments is committed to the sustainability of its operations, businesses and projects. The company is the One-Stop Sustainability Provider with end-to-end sustainable products and solutions from its various subsidiaries, which will help shape the smart cities of the future. The company’s participation in the Future Cities show is in line with its strategy to reinforce its commitment to the cause and support Dubai Government’s plans to become one of top 10 sustainable cities in the world by 2020." These include Emirates Insolaire’s highly-sustainable coloured solar panels and photovoltaics capable of generating 170 to 190 watts per square metre for roofs or 110 to 130 watts per square meter for facades; Lite-Tech Industries’ LED luminaires, which can lead to up to 85 percent savings compared to traditional bulbs; Emirates Glass’ triple-glazing efficient glass, which is capable of saving 20 to 30 percent energy; Emicool’s district cooling capabilities, which consume 40 percent less energy than traditional air-conditioning, and Emirates Extruded Polystyrene’s building insulation that can increase refrigeration efficiency to over 90 percent. Spending on the latest technologies that enable Smart City initiatives is forecast to reach US$1.26 billion across the Middle East and Africa region in 2018, according to the latest insights from the International Data Corporation.