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Dubai's future: 40% of new buildings to use smart technology, with 3.5 million trees and 187 sqkm of greenery

Dubai: Dubai plans to construct 40 per cent of its new buildings using advanced, fully smart construction technologies by 2033, expand its green spaces to 187 square kilometres and plant 3.5 million trees by 2040, under an ambitious strategy to reshape the city's infrastructure and improve quality of life. Marwan Ahmed bin Ghalita, Director General of Dubai Municipality, outlined the plans during…

Dubai has announced plans to incorporate smart technology into 40% of its new buildings by 2033, while also expanding green spaces and planting 3.5 million trees by 2040. These initiatives are part of the city's strategy to enhance infrastructure, improve quality of life, and foster sustainable development. The announcement was made by Marwan Ahmed bin Ghalita, Director General of Dubai Municipality, during a session at the Mohammed bin Rashid Leadership Forum.

The strategy encompasses major infrastructure projects, public parks and beaches, urban greening, food safety, construction innovation, and the application of digital twin technology for efficient city management.

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