Fakhruddin Properties, a leading sustainability-based developer in the UAE, and Holcim UAE, the foremost partner in sustainable construction, have signed an MoU to work together to further develop sustainable construction in the region.
The new partnership will be a major regional breakthrough in the history of Holcim; it will be the first to sign an MoU with a Middle East-headquartered developer.
It highlights the interest of the company in increasing its geographical presence and promoting sustainable construction solutions that can help the UAE achieve its goals of net-zero.
In the major announcement, CEO and Managing Director Yousuf Fakhruddin said that “This MoU supports the UAE’s national sustainability agenda and aligns with the 2015 Paris Agreement, reinforcing the UAE’s long-held commitment to achieving net-zero CO₂ emissions by 2050.”
“We will work closely with Holcim UAE to reduce both embodied and operational carbon, promote circular economy principles, and scale practical sustainability solutions with full transparency,” he added.
Yousuf Fakhruddin stated that “For example, low-carbon materials supplied by Holcim and other manufacturers will be a staple across our future projects. This partnership demonstrates that effective decarbonization requires joint efforts across developers, sustainable solution providers, as well as government and industry stakeholders, combining innovation with measurable climate action.”
CEO of Holcim UAE, Ali Said, reported that “Sustainability is not just a goal, it is a shared responsibility that requires collaboration, transparency, and innovation. Through this partnership, we will embed low-carbon, circular, and resilient practices across the built environment.”
He added, “By ensuring traceability of materials along the entire value chain and integrating sustainable design and construction solutions, we will create communities that support wellbeing, respect the environment and nature, and set new benchmarks for sustainable development, starting with the UAE.”
TradeArabia News Service stated that through the use of the NextGen Growth 2030 strategy of Holcim UAE to provide low-carbon and circular building solutions, including a specific focus on scaling up sustainable construction, and the vision of sustainable development of Fakhruddin Properties, the partnership will provide communities of the future that combine environmental responsibility with social value.
