"MAF's Egypt mall sets 'green' property standards", 07 Feb 2015

Mall of Egypt, the most recent project of UAE-based Majid Al Futtaim in the region, has set new standards for sustainable real estate development in Egypt with the application of cutting-edge construction techniques as well as incorporating international best practices in sustainability.

To ensure the best results are achieved, Mall of Egypt is working with local partners to help develop, implement and eventually maintain the integrated sustainability strategy for the mall. The strategy focuses on establishing an environmental data management system in order to effectively measure and monitor efficiency in managing energy, water and waste. This data collection will ultimately help Mall of Egypt better understand resource efficiency in construction, and serve as reference for future plans. 

"As a leader in the real estate and retail sector across the Middle East, we believe leading by example is a key factor in our continued success," said Ibrahim Al Zu’bi, the head of sustainability, Majid Al Futtaim Properties."Mall of Egypt has also partnered with the Egyptian waste management company, Ertekaa, to ensure all waste generated during construction is tracked and documented," he stated.

In addition, site staff has been trained on how to separate waste effectively. As a result, as of December 2014, the recycling rate for the construction waste generated at Mall of Egypt since the construction started has reached over 90 per cent, with the recycling ratio standing at 92 per cent for the month of December 2014 alone.