Dubai’s ‘Super Block’ Project To Create Car-Free Areas

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

February 7, 2025

Dubai is set to transform several residential and commercial areas into pedestrian-only zones as part of the new ‘Super Block’ initiative. This project is aimed at enhancing the city’s pedestrian-friendly environment, fostering social interaction, and promoting sustainable mobility, in line with the Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan. The goal is to reduce carbon emissions, increase green spaces, and improve quality of life.

Key Areas To Benefit

The initial focus will be on areas like Al Fahidi, Abu Hail, Al Karama, and Al Quoz Creative Zone. These areas will become car-free, encouraging a more pedestrian-friendly atmosphere. The project was approved by the Dubai Executive Council, chaired by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai.

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Supporting Dubai’s Vision

Sheikh Hamdan emphasized that this initiative aligns with Dubai’s broader development goals, which include making the city more sustainable and digitally innovative. As part of the Year of Community 2025, the project seeks to enhance social cohesion and contribute to the Dubai Social Agenda 33, backed by a budget of Dh208 billion.

Digital And Urban Transformation

The ‘Super Block’ initiative is part of a broader vision to integrate digital services and sustainable urban development. The Unified Digital Platform Initiative was also approved to streamline government services under a single platform, enhancing the digital experience for residents and businesses. Dubai aims to position itself as one of the top global cities for digital services by 2027, with full coverage and high customer satisfaction.

Other Initiatives

Other approved initiatives include the Community Development Fund Policy, which supports social programs, and the Strata Registration initiative, designed to enhance homeownership opportunities for UAE citizens by allowing property subdivisions and independent title deeds for each unit.

Through these efforts, Dubai continues to innovate and implement forward-thinking solutions, creating a resilient, inclusive, and sustainable society.

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Cyprus Remains Among EU’s Lowest Renewable Electricity Producers

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

July 27, 2026

Cyprus remained among the European Union’s weakest performers in renewable energy adoption in 2025, with renewables accounting for 27.5% of gross electricity consumption, according to new data published by Eurostat.

Across the EU, renewable sources supplied 49.9% of gross electricity consumption last year, bringing the bloc close to generating half of its electricity from renewable energy.

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Cyprus Remains Among The EU’s Lowest Performers

Cyprus ranked among the EU countries with the lowest share of renewable electricity, ahead of only Malta at 11.2%, the Czech Republic at 19.2%, Luxembourg at 23.3% and Slovakia at 24.1%.

Across the country’s broader energy system, renewables accounted for 21.5% of gross final energy consumption in 2025.

EU Renewable Electricity Continues To Grow

Renewables supplied 49.9% of gross electricity consumption across the EU in 2025, up from 47.5% a year earlier. Since Eurostat began collecting comparable data in 2004, the share has risen from 15.9%.

Austria recorded the highest share at 90.8%, followed by Sweden at 89.2%. Denmark generated 77.7% of its electricity from renewable sources, followed by Portugal at 65.6%, Greece at 60.9% and Spain at 60.7%.

Overall Energy Transition Still Has Work Ahead

Renewables accounted for 26.2% of the EU’s gross final energy consumption in 2025, up from 25.2% in 2024 and 9.6% in 2004.

Despite the increase, the bloc remains below its legally binding target of 42.5% by 2030. According to Eurostat, achieving that goal will require an average annual increase of 3.3 percentage points between 2026 and 2030.

Sweden recorded the highest overall renewable energy share at 65.4%, followed by Finland at 53% and Denmark at 48.2%. Belgium recorded the lowest share at 14.9%, followed by Slovakia at 16.3% and Ireland at 17.2%.

Heating And Cooling Also Show Steady Progress

Renewable energy accounted for 27.4% of heating and cooling across the EU in 2025, the highest level since comparable records began in 2004. The share increased by 0.7 percentage points from 2024, slightly below the long-term annual average increase of 0.75 percentage points.

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