Majority of UAE residents say home air quality is ‘sub-optimal’

Khansaheb Industries inaugural edition of the UAE Indoor Air Quality Audit has found that 45% of UAE residents consider their indoor air...

Machinery

Dubai’s NIA announces UAE launch of world’s first AC safety helmet

Dubai’s NIA Limited, the exclusive regional distributor of a wide range of consumer electronics and home appliances, has announced the UAE launch...

Construction

Interview: A closer look at ductwork

Industry experts and professionals from Middle East’s HVAC industry gathered at the Address Marina for a one day think tank – ‘Shaping...

BIM

ESMA announces that UAE is developing regional regulations for air-con systems

The Emirates Authority for Standardisation and Metrology (ESMA) has announced that the UAE is currently developing regional regulations for air conditioning systems...

Construction

Airedale wins air conditioning contract for Riyadh Metro

UK-based Airedale International Air Conditioning has won the contract to supply its ‘EasiCool’ air conditioning units units for the Riyadh Metro's data centres. According to...

Consultant

Al-Futtaim Engineering wins Dubai AC deal

Al-Futtaim Engineering’s air conditioning division has announced that it will provide York air conditioning equipment for the Jumeirah Hills, The Palaces development....

Sustainability

Old AC units setback to sustainability drive – Daikin

Prolonged use of old air conditioners is detrimental to sustainability and energy conservation initiatives as aging units draw more power, resulting in...

Sustainability

Jordan ‘installing solar air conditioning units’

Jordan has become the fist developing nation to install solar-powered air conditioning units, according to press reports. The Jordan Times quoted Minister...

Features

The green revolution in Middle East construction

The global construction industry has for years been known to put profit above the planet. Forums like COP21 have drawn attention to...

Construction

UAE’s Al-Futtaim to distribute Blue Star cooling products

Al-Futtaim Technology for Buildings Energy Efficiency Services has entered into an agreement with Blue Star Ltd, one of India’s largest air conditioning...