Cities around the world are looking at a sustainable future, optimizing infrastructure to minimize environmental impact, reduce CO2 emissions and improve overall quality of life. Many cities are taking bold steps towards creating smart cities, and are learning from each other’s plans.

As the concept of Sustainable City Development gains momentum throughout the Middle East, an increasing majority of property developers are 'going green' as they recognise the environmental, social and economic benefits associated with the initiative.

CMT’s Sustainable City Development conference on 22-23 Feb 2010 meets in Abu Dhabi, home to Masdar City and the most ambitious sustainable city development in the world today. When completed, it will be the world's first zero-carbon, zero-waste city, powered entirely by renewable energy sources.

As part of the Masdar Initiative, a long-term strategic commitment by the government of Abu Dhabi to accelerate the development and deployment of future energy solutions, Masdar City plans to take sustainable development and living to a new level and lead the world in understanding how all future cities should be built.

Elsewhere, Qatar’s iconic “Energy City”, the Gulf's first hydrocarbon industry business cluster, is also incorporating green building' practices into its operations designed to benefit both developers and residents.

In the mean time, Egypt which plans to start its first thermal solar power unit (El Kuraymat) in 2010, announced its intention to expand solar power production for export.

Sustainable City Development conference aims to examine how project developers across the Middle East and North Africa driving sustainable city developments. Business leaders and Top Regulators will share the latest on Masdar, Egypt’s Iconic El Kuraymat Solar Power Plant, Energy City Qatar, and other upcoming iconic sustainable city developments in MENA and around the world.

Keen to sign up for the Sustainable City Development conference? Submit your registrations via our online form. >>Click here to access<<

Senior decision makers from across the MENA region, from Municipal and Regional Government Authorities & Departments, Regional Development Agencies, Construction and engineering firms, Investment Banks, Institutional investors, Leisure and hospitalities industries, Transport industry, Real Estate Developers, Legal Firms &  Environmental Consultants plus many more are expected to convene at CMT’s  Sustainable City Development Conference in Abu Dhabi on 22-23 February 2010.

Aimed at exploring trends, opportunities and challenges in building a sustainable city in the current economic climate, the conference will offer insights on:

• Estidama accredited pilot projects and how they will affect project economics
• Cost-benefits and availability of green materials and technologies
• Viable projects in MENA
• Latest financing options available
• Best practices on building management
• Applying environmental strategies to enhance sustainability
• Specific Case studies from MENA and abroad

Still in the midst of finalizing program agenda, CMT welcomes interest from businesses to participate as delegates, speakers, media partners, exhibitors and / or sponsors at Sustainable City Development conference. You may submit your registrations, enquiries and proposals >>HERE<< or contact Ms. Nadia Albahar at +65 6346 9114 or email at nadia@cmtsp.com.sg.