The owner of Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Dubai World Central Airport (DWC), Dubai Airports, received the Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid International Aviation Award for the best sustainability programme in aviation – the environment standard in recognition of its ongoing work to create a more sustainable future for the global aviation industry.
According to a statement from Dubai Airports, the award was given during a special ceremony held in Montreal, Canada, on the sidelines of the 41st General Assembly meetings of the International Civil Aviation Organization. The ceremony highlighted Dubai Airports’ leading contributions within the sector Flying by launching numerous green initiatives aimed at improving environmental sustainability.
In addition to installing solar panels from 15,000 panels in the Travelers’ 2 building at Dubai International Airport DXB, which is regarded as the largest of all Middle Eastern airports, these initiatives also include replacing 150,000 conventional electric lamps in travellers’ buildings and lighting fixtures in the hallways with LED lights that depend on hybrid and high efficiency.
A more sustainable future, in keeping with the long-term strategic goals introduced by the United Arab Emirates on climate change, according to Omar bin Uday, Executive Vice President for Technology and Infrastructure Affairs at Dubai Airports.
The “Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum International Award” was introduced in 2016 with the intention of recognising and showcasing the contributions of nations, organisations, and individuals to the success of the aviation industry. The award was created with the support of the International Civil Aviation Organization and its initiative to “not leave nations behind the knees.”
Three categories make up the second session of the “Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum International Award”: the best aviation sustainability programme, the environment standard, and the standard. The first category honours nations that have contributed resources to help other nations achieve the goals of the “ICAO.” Social and economic, while the third group is focused on academic research and focuses on efforts to develop aviation-related technology.
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