Dubai, UAE — Dubai’s path to net-zero is no longer theoretical — it is visibly underway, building by building, system by system. At CARE MENA 2025, Faisal Ali Rashid, Senior Director of DSM at the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy, delivered a high-impact keynote outlining how the emirate is redefining sustainability by focusing on the most powerful lever of all: reducing demand.
Rather than relying solely on expanding renewable generation, Dubai is reshaping its energy landscape through pioneering efficiency measures and policy-driven transformation at scale.
A New Energy Equation for Dubai
In his address, Rashid detailed several major initiatives that are already reshaping the city’s resource profile, including:
- Smart metering systems deployed across the city to provide real-time visibility and consumption control
- Advanced building codes that have reduced cooling loads by up to 40%
- District cooling networks replacing inefficient standalone air-conditioning units
- City-wide DSM (Demand-Side Management) programs targeting long-term efficiency gains
These measures are not future aspirations — they are active, measurable, and delivering significant results.
Dubai is now achieving double-digit reductions in both electricity and water consumption, demonstrating the power of coordinated, policy-backed transformation.
The Core Insight: Technology Enables — Policy Scales
While digital innovation, AI and smart infrastructure remain crucial enablers, Rashid emphasized a critical takeaway:
Technology can accelerate sustainability, but only policy can deliver it at scale.
Dubai’s regulatory frameworks, building standards, and city-level efficiency programs are proving to be the backbone of its net-zero momentum — a model that other global cities are closely observing.
A Pivotal Moment at CARE MENA 2025
The keynote underscored the region’s increasingly proactive stance on climate action and energy efficiency. As CARE MENA continues, the conversation is shifting from ambition to execution, showcasing the policies, technologies and collaborations shaping a sustainable future.
More live updates and insights will follow throughout the event.
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