Launches Recycling Initiative at Free Zone Cluster to Raise Funds for Dubai Autism Centre

Dubai Internet City, one of the largest managed ICT clusters in the world, has joined hands with Dubai Media City and Energy and Environment Park (ENPARK), members of TECOM Investments, to raise awareness on recycling as a sustainable solution to alleviate pollution in the UAE.

The initiative is part of Dubai Internet City’s recently launched corporate social responsibility programme, in coordination with the Radisson SAS Hotel.
Dubai Internet City joining the recycling drive will help collect and recycle waste material from 32 bins located throughout TECOM’s free zone clusters. The proceeds from this initiative, which will be conducted with the support of Union Paper Mills, will be donated to the Dubai Autism Centre, a non-profit organization that serves children with Autism Spectrum Disorders.

Jamal Abdulsalam, Director of Dubai Internet City, said: “Our joint endeavour with Dubai Media City and ENPARK underscores our commitment to maintain a clean environment for the welfare of the entire community. It is a part of our CSR campaign that extends beyond the free zone and touches every aspect of the society.

“As one of the major ICT clusters in the world, we have taken the lead to spearhead this recycling campaign and help impede its harmful impact on the environment. While offering an opportunity to adopt recyclable technology, this pro-active approach will also raise awareness on curbing waste generation.”

Dubai Internet City also recently installed solar power street lights in the zone as an initiative to encourage sustainable energy and environmental protection in the region, in collaboration with ENPARK.

Other TECOM Investments’ entities have also launched similar initiatives to protect the environment.

Dubai Media City has set up a permanent recycling centre behind DMC Building No.3, while the Dubai Knowledge Village has installed the region’s first-ever solar power tracking device to utilize renewable energy sources.

TECOM Investments currently has the distinction of hosting the largest number of projects in the world undergoing certification for the Leadership in Energy and Energy Design (LEED) rating system, a global benchmark for the design, construction and operation of high performance green buildings.

TECOM’s green initiatives have been acknowledged recently through the Best Company Award in the Alternative Energy Award Category by Future Fuels magazine, a specialized publication reporting on the global energy market and industry trends. It has also received the Dubai Quality Group’s first Emirates Energy Award in the Energy Engineer category.