Source : WAM
Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW), the UAE’s global platform for advancing sustainable development, announced that Aldar has been appointed as its exclusive Real Estate Partner.
The agreement, signed by Salwa Al Maflahi, Executive Director of Sustainability and Community Outreach at Aldar, and Dr. Lamya Fawwaz, Executive Director of Brand and Strategic Initiatives at Masdar, confirms Aldar’s role as Real Estate Partner for ADSW 2026, recognising the company’s strong commitment to sustainability across the real estate and property development sector.
Hosted by Masdar, ADSW brings together world leaders, investors, and innovators to drive practical solutions across interconnected global systems.
Held under the theme “The Nexus of Next: All Systems Go,” ADSW 2026 will mobilise action across energy, finance, technology, and society, transforming ambitious ideas into scalable, real-world solutions.
Dr. Lamya Fawwaz is Executive Director of Brand & Strategic Initiatives of Masdar, said, “We welcome Aldar’s support as our exclusive Real Estate Partner for Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2026. Urban life and the built environment are critical aspects of the system-wide transformation that ADSW seeks to drive, and Aldar will bring invaluable expertise to this discussion.”
Salwa Al Maflahi, Executive Director of Sustainability & Community Outreach at Aldar said, “Becoming the exclusive Real Estate Partner of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week reflects Aldar’s deep commitment to shaping a low-carbon future for our industry and the region. As ADSW 2026 brings global leaders together, we look forward to contributing practical, scalable solutions that demonstrate how sustainable development can unlock long-term economic and social value. This partnership reinforces the UAE’s leadership in climate action and Aldar’s determination to set new benchmarks for sustainable real estate in the region.”
As the first major event on the global sustainability calendar, ADSW 2026 will open with the annual IRENA Assembly, followed by the Opening Ceremony and the Zayed Sustainability Prize Awards.
The ADSW Summit and Dialogues will convene global leaders for high-impact discussions, encouraging collaboration, unlocking investment opportunities, and enabling innovative partnerships.
With more than 50,000 participants from over 170 countries expected, ADSW 2026 will serve as a key platform for international engagement, business growth, and climate action.
Aldar is a leading real estate developer, operator, and investor based in Abu Dhabi, with an expanding presence across the UAE, the MENA region, and Europe. Sustainability is embedded throughout Aldar’s decision-making processes and value chain, positioning the company at the forefront of sustainable real estate development.
The company has pioneered the use of hydrogen-based steel rebar, introduced sustainability-linked incentives for suppliers, and co-founded a real estate climate pledge with the UAE Ministry of Climate Change and Environment to support sector-wide decarbonisation efforts.
