The UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure has launched the first phase of a nationwide project to cut energy and water consumption in federal government buildings, starting at Abdullah bin Omran Hospital in Ras Al Khaimah.
The initiative, covering 60 government buildings, involves investments of $32.7 million (AED 120 million) and is expected to reduce total energy and water consumption in targeted facilities by up to 27 percent.
This project reflects the commitment of the Ministry of Energy in accelerating the transition toward higher energy efficiency and supports the goals of the National Energy and Water Demand Management Program.
The program comes as part of a broader plan that will extend to a second phase targeting 360 federal government buildings at an estimated cost of $272.2 million (AED 1 billion). The second phase will be fully financed by the private sector, highlighting an effective public–private partnership model for sustainable energy and water savings.
Eng. Sharif Al Olama, Undersecretary for Energy and Petroleum Affairs at the UAE Ministry of Energy, affirmed that the launch of works at the hospital represents an important implementation step within a strategic program aimed at enhancing the efficiency of government buildings, reducing carbon emissions, and achieving sustainable savings in energy and water consumption, in line with the country’s sustainability agenda.
Al Olama added that the hospital’s upgrade includes replacing air-conditioning units with high-efficiency systems, upgrading lighting to energy-saving technologies, installing efficient pumps, and implementing advanced engineering solutions to improve energy and water efficiency.
The minister further emphasized that the project is being implemented by the Ministry of Energy in partnership with the private sector through an innovative financing model that relies on full funding from the private partner, without placing any direct financial burden on the government. This approach enhances financial sustainability and reflects the effectiveness of public–private partnerships in energy efficiency projects.
