Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation PJSC

Empower, the world's largest district cooling services provider, supplies energy-efficient cooling to 22% of Dubai's hotels and hotel apartments. At the Arabian Travel Market 2025, industry leaders praised Empower's role in promoting sustainability and reducing carbon footprints in the hospitality sector. Empower's CEO, Ahmad Bin Shafar, highlighted the company's commitment to supporting sustainable practices in line with national tourism and sustainability strategies, including the UAE Tourism Strategy 2031. Empower's services are utilized by prominent hotels in key areas of Dubai. Bin Shafar emphasized the growing recognition of sustainability's importance for long-term business growth and the associated benefits. The Arabian Travel Market 2025 also reflects this focus on sustainability with its theme, "Empowering Global Travel: Shaping the Future of Tourism through Connectivity."

Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation PJSC (Empower), the largest district cooling services provider globally, emphasized its commitment to employee health and safety in line with the World Day for Safety and Health at Work. In 2024, Empower recorded zero workplace injuries, showcasing the success of its health, safety, and environment (HSE) strategy. The company completed 1,799 HSE inspections and provided 1,544 safety training sessions to 7,906 participants, resulting in 6,017,626 safe working hours. Empower's CEO, Ahmad bin Shafar, reiterated the company's dedication to high health and safety standards, highlighting the importance of a strong safety culture in enhancing the work environment and operational efficiency.

Empower, the world's largest district cooling services provider, has launched a smartphone app for its customers to manage their accounts more easily. Available on both Android and Apple devices, the app can be downloaded from the Apple Store and Google Play Store. It is designed to enhance customer convenience and service experience by offering a range of features such as easy registration, account access, bill payment, and real-time service tracking. The app aims to provide a user-friendly experience for individual and corporate customers, enabling them to manage their services seamlessly. CEO Ahmad bin Shafar emphasized the importance of using technology to meet customer expectations for remote access to services.

Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation PJSC (Empower), the world's largest district cooling services provider, has reiterated its commitment to environmental protection by using treated water in its district cooling operations to conserve fresh water resources. This announcement coincides with World Water Day on March 22. Empower's CEO, Ahmad bin Shafar, stressed the importance of water for sustainable development and climate change adaptation. Empower has increased its Reverse Osmosis treatment capacity to improve water recycling efficiency, with 8.3% of water used in 2024 coming from recycled sources, primarily treated sewage effluent. This initiative aligns with Dubai's mandate to use alternative water sources in district cooling to protect water reserves. Empower calls for public efforts to conserve natural resources for future generations.

The Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation PJSC (Empower) held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Dubai, with a quorum of 89.9% of the company's paid-up share capital. The AGM approved a cash dividend distribution of AED 437.5 million for the second half of 2024, equivalent to 43.75% of the company's paid-up capital. The meeting, chaired by Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, reviewed the company's performance, financial statements, and auditor's report for the year ending December 31, 2024. Empower, listed on the Dubai Financial Market since 2022, reported a record revenue of AED 3.26 billion and a net profit of AED 908 million for 2024. The company has committed to an annual payout of AED 850 million during the first two fiscal years post-listing, which was successfully distributed in two installments in 2024. Following this two-year commitment, Empower's shareholders approved annual dividend payments of AED 875 million for 2025 and 2026, to be disbursed in April and October each year.

Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation PJSC (Empower), the world's largest district cooling services provider, has signed an agreement to supply district cooling services to the Palm Gateway project in Palm Jumeirah, Dubai. The service will have a capacity of 9,470 refrigeration tons and is expected to start in the second quarter of 2026. Palm Gateway is a luxury residential development consisting of three interconnected towers with modern amenities. Empower's CEO, Ahmad Bin Shafar, stated that this agreement reflects the trust of real estate developers in Empower's services, which consume up to 50% less energy than conventional systems. Empower aims to support Dubai's sustainability goals by reducing carbon emissions and enhancing energy efficiency.

Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation (Empower), a leading district cooling services provider, has increased the employment of Emirati nationals in professional and administrative roles, achieving significant growth in Emiratisation by the end of 2024. Female employees make up 45.37% of Empower's Emirati workforce, while male employees represent 54.63%, demonstrating the company's commitment to gender balance and national talent development. CEO Ahmad bin Shafar highlighted Empower's focus on enhancing UAE human capital, increasing engagement in strategic sectors, and equipping Emiratis for future challenges. Empower's strategic plan aligns with the UAE government's vision to boost Emiratisation and recognizes the importance of integrating Emirati women into the workforce as equal partners in the nation's development.