Dubai Opens New Air Quality Monitoring Station In Jebel Ali

The Ports, Customs, and Free Zone Corporation (PCFC) has unveiled the first fixed air quality monitoring station in Dubai's Jebel Ali area. Built on a 16-square-metre area at a cost of approximately AED 2 million, the monitoring station was launched on June 5 to mark World Environment Day.

The new station, which is equipped with 11 sensors capable of measuring 101 types of air pollutants, is expected to play a major role in monitoring environmental impacts and assessing the effects of industrial and logistical activities on air quality in the region. Notably, this initiative is part of projects aimed at improving the overall quality of life in Dubai.

Nasser Al Neyadi, CEO of PCFC, said in a statement that this project aligns with Dubai's efforts to achieve environmental sustainability and provide a healthy and sustainable environment for residents and expatriates. Engineer Abdulla Belhoul, CEO of the Department of Planning and Development - Trakhees, highlighted that the air quality monitoring facility represents a significant step towards protecting the environment and public health. Abdulla Belhoul also added that the station provides precise data and periodic reports essential for implementing and developing local and national environmental policies.