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ROSHN Group, Saudi Arabia’s leading national real estate developer and PIF-funded giga-project, was honored with an award at the 13th Saudi Green Building Forum in the Energy and Water category, reflecting ROSHN’s commitment to sustainability and protecting natural resources.
Majid Al-Hogail, Saudi Arabia’s minister of housing, presented the award to Oussama Kabbani, ROSHN’s group chief development officer, in recognition of ROSHN’s exceptional achievements and innovations in the efficient utilization and management of energy and water resources in its projects. Part of ROSHN’s wide-ranging sustainability scheme is the group’s focus on energy and water consumption, with particular success gained from the incorporation of energy- and water-efficient technologies and practices into its developments.
ROSHN is the Official Urban Development Partner for SGBF, which took place in Riyadh from Oct. 9-10. As part of ROSHN’s representation at the event, Kabbani participated in a panel discussion around the Kingdom’s initiatives and efforts in the conceptualization and development of the world’s most ambitious sustainable giga-projects, sharing insights alongside Khalid Al-Sehamy, chief development officer, National Housing Company; Giles Pendleton, chief operating officer, THE LINE · NEOM; Julie Alexander, director of smart cities and environmental sustainability, Diriyah Gate Development Authority; and Tony Cripps, chief executive, Saudi Awwal Bank.
ROSHN’s Head of Program and Project Management Amer Kharbush delivered a keynote address, during which he tackled the development of inclusive, safe, and resilient cities that foster sustainability of the built environment and infrastructure, and participated on a panel on market drivers for smart, green building solutions and the convergence of technology with the built environment.
“As the Official Urban Development Partner for the 13th Saudi Green Building Forum, ROSHN proudly reaffirms its dedication to the principles of sustainable development. Our partnership exemplifies our unwavering commitment to green building practices, the UN Sustainable Development Goals, and Saudi Vision 2030. We are excited to collaborate with like-minded stakeholders to shape a more sustainable and environmentally conscious future for our communities and beyond,” said ROSHN Group CEO David Grover.
“It is an honor for ROSHN to be recognized for this award and a personal honor to receive it from His Excellency Al-Hogail on behalf of the ROSHN team. This award reflects our group and project-wide commitment to sustainability, one that stems from our values, is embodied in our practices, and contributes to the Saudi Vision 2030 SDGs. As a group, we look forward to continuing to set new standards for sustainability across the Kingdom, boosting quality of life for all and enabling healthy and fulfilling lives now and for generations to come,” said Kabbani.