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2/13/24, 11:03 AM WGS24: Dubai Municipality signs MoU with global companies to produce sustainable aircraft fuel
sustainable feedstocks such as municipal solid waste to produce SAF at scale In
addition to reducing the aviation industry's carbon footprint, this collaboration will

also help to promote a circular economy that focuses on recycling At ENOC, we
recognise the critical role that SAF plays in reducing carbon emissions drastically and

will continue to advance the UAE's Net Zero by 2050 strategic initiative to realise a

more sustainable future for all "Lembrechts, General Manager at BESIX Middle East,
said, "BESIX remains steadfast in its commitment to spearhead sustainable solutions

aimed at curbing greenhouse gas emissions Renewing our trusted partnership with
Dubai Municipality, alongside esteemed developers ENOC and Marubeni, we are

proud to drive forward towards a greener future SAF plays a pivotal role in shaping

the energy landscape of tomorrow, and it comes as no surprise that Dubai and the
UAE stand at the forefront of this transformative endeavour Furthermore, Ikushima,

General Manager of the New Energy Business Development Department at Marubeni

Middle East and Africa Power Limited, said, "In alignment with our Green Strategy
set forth in 2022, Marubeni aspires to be a 'Forerunner in Green Business' by

addressing environmental issues in all sectors and implementing sustainability
initiatives - including the production of SAF By promoting the conversion of waste

into SAF, we believe we can contribute to both the decarbonisation of the aviation

industry and Dubai's sustainable development, and we are proud to be an integral part
of this pioneering initiative "Under the MoU, Dubai Municipality is required to supply

a specific amount of municipal solid waste per day, which may include a combination
of organic waste and green hydrogen produced from sewage treatment More than

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

interactive sessions at WGS24, 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 It will also welcome eight Nobel prize winners,
and provide a platform for 23 ministerial meetings in the presence of more than 300

ministers In partnership with a select group of knowledge partners, the Summit will
launch more than 25 strategic reports, focusing on the most important practices and

trends in vital sectors

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