Sustainability is a key aspect when it comes to the future of the MENA region, with most countries in the region having set up ambitious visions like UAE’s Net- Zero vision of 2050, Saudi National Vision 2030, Qatar National Vision 2030, Egypt Vision 2030. Furthermore, with UAE gearing up to host COP 28 there is a significant push from both private and governmental institutions towards sustainable projects in the region.

Sustainability is a key aspect when it comes to the future of the MENA region. UAE has always been the flag-bearer when it comes to initiatives around sustainability. The Building Retrofit Programme that was launched under the Abu Dhabi Demand Side Management and Energy Rationalisation Strategy 2030 to help reduce overall electricity consumption by 22 percent and water consumption by 32 percent in the emirate of Abu Dhabi by the year 2030. This has been a key driver for building owners in the capital to invest in retrofitting initiatives for their existing buildings.