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 & RegulationsAre mandatory green standards enough?Where do the biggest barriers for developers still exist?💰 Market & Investor ReadinessIs the market truly rewarding green buildings with higher value?How do ESG trends reshape demand and trust?⚙️ Technology & MaturityAre today’s technologies ready to make sustainability scalable?How does data improve performance and transparency?🌍 Role of EmiratesGBCBridging government, industry & global networksAdvocacy, certifications, research & capacity buildingSupporting the UAE’s Net Zero 2050 pathwayTogether, we explore how the UAE is transitioning from iconic skylines to high-performance green buildings — making sustainability a market advantage, not an optional feature.