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Sustainable Communities

Programme Description

This programme aims to improve the energy efficiency of buildings and communities in Ras Al Khaimah and make them future-ready through a set of targeted initiatives for new and existing buildings, equipment, and communities.

It addresses residential, commercial and hospitality buildings through a combination of measures:

  • Development and enforcement of building codes (mainly Barjeel), rating system, material standards and community design guidelines for new buildings and communities
  • Retrofit mandates and project support by Reem, for existing non-residential buildings
  • Implementation of equipment standards by Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT) and green procurement standards and guidelines by Reem
  • Equipment replacement initiatives led by Reem

The programme will explore mandates and incentives including those linked to land transactions to accelerate adoption and impact.

Enablers

  • Financing support (green loans, replacement programmes, incentives)
  • Policies for urban planning (sustainable community guidelines)
  • Standards and regulations supporting retrofit of existing buildings

Initiatives

  • Equipment for efficiency of all new appliances & equipment
  • Communities for new masterplan developments
Lead Entity
Supporting Entities