Khaled Bushnaq appointed regional chair of WorldGBC’s MENA network

WorldGBC is committed to advancing green buildings within the region and beyond. The Emirates Green Building Council’s (EmiratesGBC) Khaled Bushnaq has been...

$14m sustainable building launched in Fujairah

Ministry of Infrastructure Development project to have reduced energy consumption. The UAE government has announced the completion of a major cultural centre...

Majid Al Futtaim to outfit four UAE malls with solar panels by 2018

Deal with Enova was signed on World Environment Day. Majid Al Futtaim has announced that it will work with Enova to outfit...

Honeywell to deliver eco-friendly refrigerants to KSA

Company is working with industry leaders to support Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 goals. Honeywell is working with Integrated Industrial Gases (IIG), Trane...

UN under-secretary general discusses urban sustainability with Abu Dhabi UPC

Discussion also covered the city’s approach to housing provisions for UAE Nationals. Rapid urbanisation and its impact on communities, cities, economies, climate...

Dubai’s MBRSC showcases sustainable house

Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre launched the Sustainable Autonomous House project as part of its research efforts in sustainability and green buildings....

AESG in sustainability partnership with Tecnalia

Regional consultancy and global research giant to engage Middle East governments and planners in tackling green development challenges. Dubai-headquartered consultancy AESG and...

Construction capable of ‘transformational leap’ in sustainability

Panel discusses cutting emissions in construction processes and equipment and reducing carbon in infrastructure. The global construction sector is capable of making...

Dubai mosques and Islamic Affairs buildings to go green

Etihad ESCO to undertake green initiatives to conserve water and electricity consumption. Etihad Energy Services Company (Etihad ESCO), the energy management services...