Partnership with Holcim focuses on coastal protection and marine innovation.
Fujairah: Fujairah Environment Authority has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Holcim Emirates Cement Company to strengthen cooperation in coastal protection, marine innovation, and sustainable environmental solutions.
The agreement was signed during the Make it in the Emirates exhibition held at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre from May 4 to 7.
Under the MoU, both sides will collaborate on designing and deploying biologically active artificial coral reef structures using natural and repurposed materials to help restore marine ecosystems.
The initiative supports the coral reef rehabilitation project led by the Fujairah Environment Authority in partnership with the Fujairah Research Centre. It also aligns with the UAE National Food Security Strategy 2051 and the National Biodiversity Strategy 2031 by contributing to the growth of fish stocks, protecting sea turtle populations, and promoting sustainable ecotourism in marine protected areas.
The partnership also includes joint research programmes to assess the environmental impact of the reef structures, develop engineering solutions using sustainable materials sourced from Fujairah, and organise workshops and knowledge-sharing sessions focused on marine conservation.
A joint committee will be formed to oversee implementation of the agreement and monitor progress toward strategic environmental goals.
Aseela Abdulla Moalla said the partnership reflects the authority’s commitment to protecting natural resources and restoring marine habitats while advancing coral reef cultivation projects.
Ali Said said the collaboration combines low-carbon solutions with advanced 3D-printing innovation to support marine biodiversity and the UAE’s Net Zero 2050 goals.
