(MENAFN- Emirates News Agency (WAM))
ABU DHABI, 22nd February, 2018 (WAM) -- Danish Minister for Environment and Food, Esben Lunde Larsen, led a high-level delegation as the group toured IMKAN's new Makers District site today.
Sustainability and liveability are high on the agenda for real estate developer IMKAN and engineering design consultant Ramboll, as they hosted a delegation of companies from Denmark on a two-day programme focused on sustainability and the opportunities around the region.
Commenting on the delegation's visit, Walid El Hindi, CEO of IMKAN, said, "Makers District aims to become the new heart of Abu Dhabi, and we were honoured to share our vision for it with Esben Lund Larsen and his high-level delegation of Danish companies.
"We had the opportunity to share some of our extensive research with the Minister to shed light on how Makers District supports the UAE capital's long-term vision to be a hub for the arts and culture."
The IMKAN CEO went on to say that entrepreneurs and creatives are currently an underserved demographic in the emirate. "With this project, we hope to create a residential community that cultivates home-grown talent who have a passion for creating art to live and work while we inspire a more sustainable future," he added.
The delegation received a guided tour of the Makers District site. Once constructed, the waterfront community will comprise a mix of residential, hospitality, commercial and retail space spread across 18 hectares of land on Reem Island in Abu Dhabi.
WAM/Nour Salman
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