Image Credits: Jafza (top left); DAMAC Group (top right); ABB (bottom) Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza) and Eaton have signed an agreement to build a new sustainable campus. It aims to boost Dubai's capabilities in the advanced manufacturing of electrical and electronic components to serve industries including data centres, buildings, and solar energy. The construction of the 153,000 sqm facility will begin in 2025 and is expected to be completed in 2026. It will include a state-of-the-art R&D centre dedicated to sustainable manufacturing, power management, machine learning, AI, and other related fields. The project will create approximately 700 jobs. The campus will leverage sustainable technology and demonstrate how commercial and industrial buildings can play an important role in the energy transition. The manufacturing centre will be fully digitally enabled, using automation, analytics, and advanced robotics to enhance production processes. It will set a benchmark for sustainable buildings and advanced manufacturing in the region. Speaking at the signing ceremony, H.E. Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, chairman and CEO of DP World said, “This strategic partnership with Eaton is a significant advancement in our efforts to develop smart manufacturing facilities in Jafza, directly supporting Dubai's D33 strategy. Once fully operational, the plant is expected to generate a substantial impact on the UAE’s economy, contribute towards the transition to sustainable energy and provide valuable opportunities for young Emiratis.” DAMAC Group has announced a significant increase in its investment in the Artificial Intelligence (AI) sector, with the aim of further enhancing its role in advancing foundational AI models and infrastructure. “As a forward-thinking organisation, we recognise the transformative potential of AI in shaping the future," said Hussain Sajwani, founder and chairman of DAMAC Group. "Our increased investment in AI reflects our commitment to supporting the development of groundbreaking technologies that can drive progress and create new opportunities across various sectors.” ABB and Cleanwatts Digital have signed a memorandum of understanding to build enhanced energy management and efficiency technologies for communities and buildings. The two companies will offer a unified and scalable solution to harmonise renewable generation, storage, and energy-efficient operations. Benefits will include lower energy costs through optimised consumption of self- produced renewable energy, reduced electricity connection charges and enhanced efficiency and performance of renewable equipment including energy storage. Boosting AI invest- ment ABB and Cleanwatts Digital partner for energy management The agreement signing ceremony. Jafza and Eaton partner for advanced manufacturing The partnership will bring big benefits. News 4 DAMAC Group will increase its investment in AI. Annual Construction Review 2024 | www.technicalreviewmiddleeast.com