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Time Out Dubai
01-05-2025
- Business
- Time Out Dubai
Dubai to close all landfills by 2027
Dubai looks set to close all landfills in the emirate in just two years, it has been revealed. The city's waste and sewage experts have highlighted that current plans will see all landfills closed by 2027. Ahead of the previously announced date of 2030, Dubai Municipality bosses have been hard at work on alternative ways to dispose of waste. A Waste-to-Energy Centre in the Warsan district of the city has, so far, been able to process approximately two million tonnes of waste per year. Waste at the centre is able to generate 220 megawatts of renewable energy per hour, totalling 5,280 megawatts daily, which is enough to power more than 135,000 homes. The latest update on waste management in the city was made at a media briefing hosted by the Government of Dubai Media Office (GDMO) as part of its 'Meet the CEO' series. The Government of Dubai Media Office hosts 'Meet the CEO' session featuring Marwan bin Ghalita, Acting Director General of Dubai session was attended by Dubai Municipality executivesand editors-in-chief of major UAE media outlets.@DMunicipality — Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) April 30, 2025 The event saw Marwan bin Ghalita, Acting Director General of Dubai Municipality, and Adel Al Marzouqi, CEO of the Waste and Sewerage Agency at Dubai Municipality, provide updates on several ongoing city projects. An update was also provided on the Dubai Strategic Tunnels for Sewerage Project, which aims to modernise Dubai's sewerage system by transitioning from a pumped to a gravity-based system, decommissioning pump stations for greater sustainability. The Dhs80 billion project has recently completed the tendering phase for public-private partnerships and is, therefore, further along in its development. An update was also provided on the Tasreef project, a unified rainwater drainage system scheduled for completion by 2033. The much-needed drainage project is now underway, with the initial four phases set to serve nine areas across Dubai. A total investment of Dhs30 billion will be made into the sewerage system in the emirate, with contracts worth Dhs1.439 billion awarded in April. In other Dubai news The unbelievably cool Dubai hotels launching in 2025 and beyond From sky-high pools to private islands 8 major Emirates updates that could impact your next holiday Key updates you need to know UAE public holiday dates 2025 revealed: All the days off this year The important dates to know
What's On
14-04-2025
- Business
- What's On
Dubai begins storm water drainage projects
It's worth a whopping Dhs1.4 billion to deal with Dubai storms… Dubai has awarded the contracts for a new project to deal with storm water. The 'Tasreef' project will add more than 36 km of new drainage lines around the city, mitigating flood risks and enhancing the efficiency of existing drainage, especially for water from storms in Dubai. In line with the aim of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to develop strategic and future-ready infrastructure, Dubai Municipality has announced the Dhs1.439 billion contract for four major projects under the 'Tasreef' project to develop, rehabilitate, and expand Dubai's stormwater drainage network. The projects will serve key areas across the emirate including Nad Al Hamar, the vicinity of Dubai International Airport, Al Garhoud, Al Rashidiya, Al Quoz, Zabeel, Al Wasl, Jumeirah, and Al Badaa. The 'Tasreef' project was officially announced last June and is worth an estimated total cost of Dhs30 billion, is the largest of its kind in Dubai and is designed to be scalable over the next century. The project also aims to reduce the cost of construction, operation, and maintenance of stormwater stations by 20 per cent, while increasing the lifespan of Dubai's stormwater infrastructure. The works are designed to provide sustainable and innovative solutions to mitigate flooding risks during Dubai storms, enhance the efficiency of existing networks, and improve overall service levels. More than 36 kilometres of new drainage lines will be constructed, linking to the main Tasreef tunnel, which will ultimately connect drainage systems across the emirate. The network's total drainage capacity in the target areas will increase significantly, which will reduce operating and maintenance costs while providing higher service standards to residents and businesses. Images: Archive > Sign up for FREE to get exclusive updates that you are interested in
