Dubai Future Foundation (DFF) and Mohammed Bin Rashid Housing Establishment (MBRHE) have announced a strategic partnership aimed at transforming Dubai's housing landscape.
The collaboration, formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), seeks to drive innovation and research, leveraging the expertise of both entities.
This partnership merges DFF's innovative approach with MBRHE’s sector-specific expertise to pioneer sustainable housing solutions. The joint venture, aligning with DFF's objectives, fosters a conducive environment for creative and effective innovations, enhancing the quality of life and ensuring Dubai's resilience as a future-ready city.
Two pivotal initiatives mark this collaboration: a comprehensive research project and a dynamic cohort program. The research project will see DFF creating a standardized framework for sustainable housing development proposals, setting a new global standard for urban housing research and development.
The cohort program will utilize DFF’s innovation ecosystem, AREA 2071, to launch joint initiatives and brainstorm housing innovations. Selected startups and tech companies will have the opportunity to develop and test revolutionary housing solutions, with successful pilots fast-tracked for implementation across Dubai. This initiative supports Dubai’s vision to become the world’s leading smart city by 2030.
His Excellency Omar Hamad Bushahab, Executive Director at MBRHE, stated,
“This unique partnership combines our extensive expertise in the housing industry with DFF’s foresight strategies. It's poised to advance Dubai's housing sector by fostering research and pioneering solutions that enhance our community's quality of life."
DFF’s CEO, His Excellency Khalfan Juma Belhoul, added,
“Our partnership with MBRHE marks a transformative step towards driving Dubai's housing sector. This collaboration extends beyond improving housing; it's about creating sustainable solutions that drive progress and ensure a prosperous future for Dubai and UAE’s society.”
Through this agreement, DFF aims to implement actionable solutions to drive the sustainable development of Dubai’s housing ecosystem, elevating the sector through technology and innovation.
News Source: Dubai Media Office
