Sustainability UAE's construction sector: sustainable growth I n a significant development for sustainable construction, materials science company Partanna Global has partnered with King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) to enhance the CO 2 removal properties of Partanna’s patented concrete production process. This initiative, aligned with Saudi Vision 2030 and the Saudi Green Initiative (SGI), integrates Partanna’s exclusive formula with KAUST’s Direct Air Capture (DAC) technology to maximise the ecological and structural benefits of Partanna’s concrete. Partanna Concrete pulls CO 2 directly from the atmosphere over its lifecycle while avoiding emissions during production. The process requires zero Portland Cement, a material responsible for 9% of the world’s CO 2 emissions. Instead, the company uses a binder made from natural and recycled materials available throughout the Kingdom, including brine. This binder is cured at room temperature, avoiding the need for industrial heating. “Concrete produced using this process can be considered carbon negative and capable of generating carbon credits,” said Mohamed Eddaoudi, a professor of Chemistry at KAUST. “We are excited to accelerate the development of more efficient sustainable construction materials that capture CO2, Image Credit: Adobe Stock 25 Sustainable construction advances with CO 2 -removing concrete, aligning with Saudi Vision 2030 and UAE's eco-friendly growth, ensuring a greener future. Annual Construction Review 2024 | www.technicalreviewmiddleeast.com Supporting Saudi Vision 2030, research enhances Partanna’s concrete carbon removal and environmental impact.