Aldar will use EMSTEEL’s hydrogen-made steel bars to build Abu Dhabi’s first net-zero mosque
Property developer Aldar will build Abu Dhabi’s first mosque with net-zero carbon emissions. They will use special steel made with hydrogen, provided by EMSTEEL, to help reduce pollution during construction.
Eco-Friendly Building
A new mosque covering 1,595 square meters is being built to hold over 850 worshippers. Developer Aldar says it will use clean energy and low-emission materials to try and get a special eco-friendly certificate called LEED Zero Carbon.
Steel is the second biggest cause of carbon emissions in construction. Using hydrogen to make steel instead of traditional methods can cut emissions by up to 95%.
At the “Make it in the Emirates 2025” event, Aldar announced it is working with a company called EMSTEEL to use greener building materials. This also supports the UAE’s goal to increase the use of local, eco-friendly products.
Salwa Al Maflahi, Aldar’s sustainability leader, said, “This new low-emission steel is not just a new material—it could help change the entire construction industry.”
Zero Carbon Goals
Aldar aims to have zero carbon emissions by 2050. To do this, the company is focusing on green building design, using clean energy, and making its buildings more energy-efficient.
Aldar’s strategy includes many steps—from earning green building certificates like LEED, to recycling building waste, and choosing suppliers who follow green practices.
In 2022, Aldar signed a deal with Emirates Water and Electricity Company to power all its buildings with clean energy for five years.
In January 2025, Aldar got a $2.45 billion loan linked to sustainability goals. It’s the largest deal of its kind for a real estate company in the Middle East. Earlier, Aldar also raised $1 billion by selling special financial notes to support green projects.
As of March 13, 2025, Aldar has spent over $150 million to upgrade 67 buildings to use less energy and cut emissions.
Aldar was ranked 30th on Forbes Middle East’s list of the top 100 companies in the region in 2024. Its CEO, Talal Al Dhiyebi, is ranked the second most influential real estate leader in the region.
Published: 22th May 2025
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