In this episode of Kotook Talk, host Javad Mahmoodi CEO of Kotook speaks with Dr. Abdulatif Albitawi, Director of the Emirates Green Building Council (EmiratesGBC) — one of the most influential organizations driving the UAE’s sustainability agenda in the built environment.We dive into the real questions shaping the future of real estate in the UAE:🏗️ Policies & RegulationsAre mandatory green standards enough?Where do the biggest barriers for developers still exist?💰 Market & Investor ReadinessIs the market truly rewarding green buildings with higher value?How do ESG trends reshape demand and trust?⚙️ Technology & MaturityAre today’s technologies ready to make sustainability scalable?How does data improve performance and transparency?🌍 Role of EmiratesGBCBridging government, industry & global networksAdvocacy, certifications, research & capacity buildingSupporting the UAE’s Net Zero 2050 pathwayTogether, we explore how the UAE is transitioning from iconic skylines to high-performance green buildings — making sustainability a market advantage, not an optional feature.

In this episode, we explore the human blueprint behind the UAE’s future cities — beyond architecture, beyond marketing, and beyond surface-level sustainability.Our guest is Eng. Maitha Alblooshi, one of the youngest Emirati women leaders working at the intersection of sustainability, innovation, and corporate leadership. Together, we discuss how women and youth are reshaping value in real estate, urban life, and long-term livability across the UAE.This is not a conversation about trends. It’s a conversation about decisions:How cities are designed to perform over timeHow leadership shapes livable communitiesAnd how investors, homeowners, and decision-makers can look beyond brochures and listingsKotook Talk brings forward the voices that quietly shape cities — developers, policymakers, engineers, and leaders — and makes those conversations accessible to anyone choosing a home, an investment, or a future in the UAE.If you want to understand what truly creates value in real estate, this conversation is for you.