The World Green Economy Organization (WGEO) and the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) have signed a partnership agreement in Dubai to fast-track green investments into bankable smart city projects
Construction
RTA awards contracts worth US$171.51mn for Expo 2020 Dubai routes

The RTA has in the last few months established four contracts for the development of roads leading to Expo 2020 Dubai. (Image source: RTA)
HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, has issued a directive to immediately begin the construction of roads and transportation systems relating to the hosting Expo 2020
Cisco and Smartworld collaborates for Expo 2020 Dubai

(L to R) Abdulqader Ali, CEO, Smartworld; Mohammed Al Hashimi, SVP Innovation and Future Technology, Expo 2020, Dubai; Shukri Eid, managing director - East Region, Cisco Middle East. (Image source: Smartworld)
Cisco, official digital network partner of Expo 2020 Dubai, is collaborating with Smartworld, a UAE Cisco partner, to design and implement a smart network infrastructure for the first World Expo to be held in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region
ECC adopts lean construction principles, sets new industry benchmark

According to CEO Kareem Farah, ECC is implementing new systems and models to boost efficiency, achieved through focus on R&D and its delivery of innovative engineering solutions. (Image source: ECC)
Engineering Contracting Company LLC (ECC) has announced its adoption of lean construction principles, aimed at building on its value proposition to its clients and partners within the industry
Ras Al Khaimah Municipality and Masdar launch Model Villa Initiative

The Model Villa Initiative is set to help promote building environmental efficiency across the UAE and the wider Middle East. (Image source: Masdar)
Ras Al Khaimah Municipality, in partnership with Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (Masdar), has launched its ?Model Villa Initiative?, in an effort to promote energy efficiency and the building of more sustainable residential villas in the emirate