Come Together

UAE's emirates have, since before the official creation of the country, been vastly diverse and self-governing entities. The federal government system has...

Construction

Emirates GBC proposes financing scheme for green retrofitting

[caption id="attachment_15301" align="aligncenter" width="374"] The Emirates GBC has proposed a financing scheme that will encourage existing buildings to be green retrofitted.[/caption] RELATED...

Construction

Green building key to reducing costs – expert

Green building practices that incorporate sustainable, long lifespan products into a building is the key to reducing operational costs, a senior executive...

Features

Here for Good

[caption id="attachment_13833" align="aligncenter" width="450"] Standard Chartered's new headquarters in Dubai aims to be a benchmark for sustainability.[/caption] At first glance, the new...

Construction

‘Green is go’ for Dubai’s first solar powered mosque

[caption id="attachment_13057" align="aligncenter" width="451"] Al Arif Contracting will build a green mosque in Bur Saeed, Dubai.[/caption] RELATED ARTICLES: Qatar to launch first...

Construction

KSA to lead global green construction

Saudi Arabia’s sustainable construction market is predicted to reach a value of $406bn by 2015, driven by the Kingdom’s extensive development of...

Construction

Sharjah Ruler approves AUS projects

[caption id="attachment_11424" align="aligncenter" width="590"] Sheikh Dr Sultan has approved the construction of new development projects for AUS, effective immediately.[/caption] RELATED ARTICLES: Heart of...

Construction

Double turnover for green consultancy

Environmental consultancy firm AESG has more than doubled its YoY turnover due to increasing awareness of green building issues, the firm has...

Construction

UAE’s first eco-friendly building to be ready soon

The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has announced that construction of its 31,587 m2 new green building is set for completion ‘soon.’...

Construction

Oman’s MEDC to advise developers on eco-friendly tech, designs

Developers in Oman have been urged by the Muscat Electricity Distribution Company (MEDC) to incorporate energy-efficient technologies and environment-friendly construction designs. As...