UAE’s first Green Innovation District unveils in Expo City Dubai

The UAE Ministry of Economy and Tourism and Expo City Dubai have come together to launch the UAE’s first Green Innovation District, a landmark initiative set to redefine industrial development by seamlessly integrating economic growth with environmental sustainability and social responsibility.

The new Green Innovation District, set up in collaboration with four strategic partners, will serve as a powerful catalyst for sustainable industrial growth, attracting global businesses to the UAE and actively accelerating the nation’s ambitious economic diversification and climate action goals, as set out in the UAE’s Net Zero 2050 Strategy, Centennial 2071 Plan and National Investment Strategy 2031.

Supporting eco-conscious businesses – specifically those committed to clean energy, circular economy and green tech – to decarbonise and grow, Expo City Dubai is seen as the Green Innovation District’s ideal location, with its ready-built sustainable infrastructure, award-winning world-class free zone, commitment to net zero by 2050 and legacy of driving sustainable, innovative progress. This is underscored by its strategic location, mid-way between Abu Dhabi and Dubai, on a critical logistics link that connects Jebel Ali Port with Al Maktoum International Airport, optimising global trade.

Abdulla Bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism, said, “The launch of the UAE’s first Green Innovation District at Expo City Dubai marks a major milestone in advancing the nation’s long-term economic and climate ambitions. Designed to serve as a powerful catalyst for sustainable economic growth, the District will provide an incubative environment for enterprises and startups driving the UAE’s green economy and circular economy transition, creating a sustainable environment that supports long-term, comprehensive economic and social development.”

He added, “Businesses operating within the District will also benefit from the Green Intellectual Property (IP) roadmap launched by the Ministry of Economy and Tourism, which aims to foster innovation, accelerate technology localisation and support the development of new projects in the new economy, environmental sustainability, and the circular economy. Furthermore, the initiative will enhance the UAE’s attractiveness as a destination for green and sustainable innovations and investments, in line with the ‘We the UAE 2031’ vision. Together with Expo City Dubai, we are forging an ecosystem where economic prosperity and environmental responsibility are inextricably linked, developing sustainable solutions in the fields of clean energy and green electricity, including generating electricity from renewable sources such as solar, water, and wind.”

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