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2/13/24, 11:01 AM Dubai Municipality signs MoU to produce sustainable aircraft fuel - HIT 96.7 - The leading Malayalam FM radio station in the UAE
The MoU was signed by Dawoud Al Hajri, Director General of Dubai Municipality, Saif Al Falasi,
Group CEO at ENOC, Pierre Lembrechts, General Manager at BESIX Middle East, and Wataru

Ikushima, General Manager of the New Energy Business Development Department at Marubeni

Middle East and Africa Power Limited.

Al Hajri stressed that the collaboration will play a significant role in advancing the UAE’s national

objectives by expediting carbon removal from the aviation sector and enhancing the country’s

stature as a regional hub for low-carbon aviation fuel. He said: “It will also assist in the waste
management operations in Dubai, aligning with the strategic targets of the UAE Net Zero by 2050

strategic initiative, the UAE Circular Economy Policy 2021-2031, and the 2031 National Hydrogen

Policy.'

Al Hajri further highlighted that the new project and partnership reflects the Municipality's

commitment to developing comprehensive and sustainable waste management solutions, along with

enhancing recycling and processing rates. He added that this will position Dubai as a more
sustainable city and strengthen its global leadership in embracing sustainable practices for the

benefit of future generations.

“The success of the project under study, set for implementation in July 2025, hinges on having the
necessary technology and essential materials within Dubai Municipality to produce SAF. These

materials include waste and treat sewage water. The project will also involve several investors and

other supportive and strategic partners.” He said.

More than 4,000 participants from the public and private sectors will participate in 110 interactive

sessions at World Governments Summit 2024, including 200 speakers from 85 international,

regional and intergovernmental organisations including the UN, the World Bank, the International
Monetary Fund, the World Health Organisation, the International Atomic Energy Agency and the

Arab League.

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