In collaboration with Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD), UAE-based Modon Properties has announced the opening of the first smog-free tower in the area at Hudayriat Island.
The smog-free tower, which was first introduced in a few nations including Poland, the Netherlands, and China, is now making its debut in the area.
As part of its efforts to improve air quality in Abu Dhabi and help residents live better lives, EAD regularly deploys sophisticated monitoring systems to measure air pollutants. This is a continuation of those efforts, according to EAD’s statement.
The seven-meter tower cleans 30,000 cubic meters of air per hour using environmentally friendly positive ionization technology. People can breathe clean air and experience a smog-free environment in public areas due to ionization technology.
According to the statement, the new air purification tower, a pilot project, is an urban innovation intended to improve the local air quality and offer a motivating glimpse into a clean and green future.
The following people attended the inauguration ceremony: Razan Khalifa Al Mubarak, EAD’s Managing Director; Dr. Shaikha Al Dhaheri, EAD’s Secretary General; Dr. Mugheer Khamis Al Khaili, Chairman of the Department of Community Development; Abdulla Al Sahi, Managing Director, Modon Properties; and Bill O’regan, CEO of Modon Properties. Mohamed Ahmed Al Bowardi is EAD’s Vice Chairman and Chairman of EAD’s Executive Committee.
Speaking on the occasion, Al Bowardi, said: “The enhancement of air quality is one of our core strategic priorities and something we have worked on for decades. We always strive to implement innovative solutions to ensure that the Abu Dhabi community lives in a safe and healthy environment and this smog-free tower is a perfect example of what we are trying to achieve.”
“We will also explore the possibilities of introducing smog-free towers across other areas in Abu Dhabi in the future. The installation of the tower on Al Hudayriyat Island is a pilot project, as the experience will be evaluated before continuing to install more towers in other areas of the emirate,” he added.
Al Dhaheri said: “At EAD we are always on the lookout for the latest technology to enhance air quality in Abu Dhabi. Today we have unveiled the first smog-free tower in the region in Hudayriat Island. We chose this location because it is a community hub where people enjoy several outdoor activities.”
“Therefore, the tower will allow people with sensitivities to access outdoor areas without worrying about dust – encouraging them to spend more time outside. This is due to the tower’s positive impact on the surrounding environment thanks to its air purification capability, noting that a mobile air quality monitoring station has been installed with the aim of monitoring air quality before and after the tower’s installation,” he added.
Regarding the pilot project, O’Regan stated that Modon Properties is still dedicated to integrating sustainable practices into its undertakings.
“With 2023 being the year of Sustainability, Modon is delighted to have delivered this pilot smog-free tower technology in collaboration with EAD, demonstrating our commitment to the environment. We believe this state-of-the-art smog-free tower will add great value to the world-class sports and leisure facilities on Hudayriyat Island by creating a healthier environment with cleaner air,” he added.