Intelligent CIO Middle East Issue 116 | Page 10

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330,000 lighting units in total, making it one of the most extensive airport lighting retrofit initiatives in the region.

The project is expected to cut annual energy consumption by 47 million kilowatt-hours, kWh, equivalent to powering over 4,300 homes for an entire year, a significant result that highlights the real-world impact of operational sustainability.

Company, Etihad ESCO, a wholly owned subsidiary of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority, DEWA, to launch the final phase of its airport-wide lighting retrofit project, a key milestone in its ongoing sustainability agenda and a major step towards energy-efficient operations at both of Dubai’ s airports.

This newly signed phase will see over 180,000 conventional lighting fixtures replaced with energy-saving alternatives across Dubai International, DXB and Dubai World Central – Al Maktoum International, DWC, with Concourse A at DXB being the largest single area covered.

Combined with the first phase completed earlier and covering 150,000 lighting units at DXB, the project will upgrade more than

The initiative will also deliver annual cost savings of more than AED 20 million, contributing to Dubai Airports’ efforts to optimise efficiency while supporting Dubai’ s wider environmental targets.

Installation work is scheduled to begin later this year and conclude by H2 2027. This milestone reflects Dubai Airports’ commitment to decarbonising operations through practical, high-impact projects and reinforces Dubai’ s position as a global hub for sustainable aviation infrastructure.

HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD and CEO of DEWA, said:“ Aligned with the UAE’ s commitment to climate change resilience and sustainable growth, DEWA is dedicated to supporting Dubai’ s journey towards a green economy. This aligns with the Dubai Clean Energy Strategy 2050 and the Dubai Net-Zero Carbon Emissions Strategy 2050.”

FM solutions provider HITEK AI, which is part of the Farnek group of companies,

has achieved ISO 42001 certification, the international standard for Artificial Intelligence Management Systems.

With a strong focus on operational excellence and risk mitigation, ISO 42001 provides a structured framework for organisations to design, develop, implement, monitor, and improve AI systems responsibly and ethically.

HITEK AI achieved ISO 42001 certification following a long rigorous audit process conducted by Callids Global Quality and Standardisation, an accredited external auditor. This involved comprehensive assessments of their process management systems, policies, risk management frameworks, data governance practices, and ethical compliance measures.

The extensive evaluation demonstrated its commitment to aligning with international best practices and standards for AI management, security, and transparency. Throughout the certification process, the company consistently evidenced robust implementation, continuous monitoring, and systematic improvement of its AI solutions and protocols.

ISO 42001 also allows organisations to identify and mitigate AI-related risks, including critical errors, security threats, and ethical concerns, which supports and improves responsible decision making.

“ HITEK AI is the first FM-related company in the Middle East to achieve ISO 42001 and as such this gives us and all Farnek group companies a distinct competitive advantage and demonstrates our leadership by complying with international AI standards and aligning with global best practices and ethical principles,” said Javeria Aijaz, Managing Director, HITEK AI.

“ This enables HITEK AI to demonstrate its leadership in AI governance and compliance, setting a benchmark for responsible AI implementation throughout the region’ s facilities management industry,” she added. HITEK AI is a part of Farnek Group, an industry expert with over 45 years of technical expertise and operational experience in Facilities Management, Hospitality, and Technology Infrastructure.

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