How Green Buildings Are Reshaping Dubai, Dr. Abdulatif Albitawi EmiratesGBC

In this episode of Kotook Talk, host Javad Mahmoodi CEO of Kotook speaks with Dr. Abdulatif Albitawi, Director of the Emirates Green Building Council (EmiratesGBC) — one of the most influential organizations driving the UAE’s sustainability agenda in the built environment. We dive into the real questions shaping the future of real estate in the UAE: 🏗️ Policies & Regulations Are mandatory green standards enough? Where do the biggest barriers for developers still exist? 💰 Market & Investor Readiness Is the market truly rewarding green buildings with higher value? How do ESG trends reshape demand and trust? ⚙️ Technology & Maturity Are today’s technologies ready to make sustainability scalable? How does data improve performance and transparency? 🌍 Role of EmiratesGBC Bridging government, industry & global networks Advocacy, certifications, research & capacity building Supporting the UAE’s Net Zero 2050 pathway Together, we explore how the UAE is transitioning from iconic skylines to high-performance green buildings — making sustainability a market advantage, not an optional feature. #KotookTalk #EmiratesGBC #GreenBuildingsUAE #SustainableRealEstate #UAE2050 #NetZero2050 #DubaiSustainability #GreenRegulations #BuiltEnvironment #ESGInvesting #SmartBuildings #ClimateTech #UrbanInnovation #GreenConstruction #SustainableDevelopment #EnergyEfficiency #RealEstateDubai #SustainabilityLeaders #MarketTransformation #FutureOfCities #Kotooktalk #kotook