The first Barjeel permit was issued with a 100% discount on building permit fee as part of the Barjeel incentive scheme.
Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates, June 17, 2019: Mr. Sultan Abdulaziz Al Awaadi, the owner of a private villa was felicitated at a recognition ceremony by H.E. Munther Mohammed bin Shekar, Director General of Ras Al Khaimah Municipality and Eng. Abdullah Samhan, Chief Executive Officer, Technical Affairs Sector, Ras Al Khaimah Municipality, for his endeavor to adopt Barjeel in the construction of his new villa and contribute to a greener Ras Al Khaimah. Al Saqr Engineering Consulting will oversee the project and ensure compliance to Barjeel. The owner received a full discount on the final building permit fee as part of the incentive scheme connected with the initial adoption of Barjeel.
Barjeel, which addresses new buildings in Ras Al Khaimah, is the most important program of the RAK Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Strategy 2040, established under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi. The strategy targets 30% energy savings, 20% water savings, and 20% share from renewable energy by 2040, with Barjeel contributing the largest share of energy and water savings.
H.E. Munther Mohammed bin Shekar, Director General of Ras Al Khaimah Municipality said: “I would like to congratulate Mr. Sultan Abdulaziz Al Awaadi for his decision to adopt Barjeel in his new villa. I believe this is a stepping stone to show participation of citizens towards a more sustainable Ras Al Khaimah. I further encourage all citizens, residents and investors to take advantage of Barjeel, for construction of new buildings. The Municipality will also harness its expertise in the fields of energy efficiency and renewable in this project, which will bring significant savings to customers in the long run.”
Abdullah Samhan, Chief Executive Officer, Technical Affairs Sector, Ras Al Khaimah Municipality added: “We are proud to announce the issuance of the first Barjeel Building Permit in Ras Al Khaimah for a private villa that belongs to Mr. Sultan Abdul Aziz Al Awaadi. We are pleased to provide advice and support to other citizens who wish to build and design their homes according to Barjeel during this initial voluntary phase.“
Sultan Abdulaziz Al Awaadi said: “I am honored to be the first UAE citizen to adopt the Green Building Regulations for my new villa which will help me save electricity and water consumption. I feel proud to contribute towards a greener emirate. Barjeel didn’t add cost to our project, and we also received a big discount on the building permit fees from the Municipality”. Speaking about the process, Eng. Ahmed Yousef, Director of Al Saqr Engineering Consulting, added, “There were only 6 simple requirements for compliance, and the application process was also very easy. We will encourage other customers of ours to apply Barjeel in their new constructions.”
-END- About Ras Al Khaimah Municipality and Reem
Ras Al Khaimah Municipality was established in 1959 by an Emiri decree issued by His Highness Sheikh Saqr bin Mohammed Al Qasimi and since then works on providing a comfortable environment in which people can live and work. The Energy Efficiency and Renewables Office (Reem) at Ras Al Khaimah Municipality coordinates the implementation of the RAK Energy Efficiency and Renewables Strategy 2040, established under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, UAE Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah. The Strategy targets 30% energy savings, 20% water savings, and 20% generation from renewable energy sources by 2040.
