The MENA Green Building Awards have become a platform to recognize and honor the exceptional efforts made by individuals and organizations in promoting eco-friendly practices within the built environment. With the 31st of July marking the deadline for submitting applications, we have received an abundance of remarkable entries from across the region and the judging period is done. The diverse range of projects, initiatives, and innovations showcased in various categories exemplifies the commitment of our community towards building a greener and more sustainable future. we are excited to announce that the ceremony for the awards will be:

🗓️ Date: November 8, 2023
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM onwards
🏨 Venue: Sheraton Jumeirah Beach Resort, Dubai, UAE

Registration Link

During MENA Climate week, EmiratesGBC took part in 3 events

• First event was launching of the MENA Green School Alliance represented by Lana Abu Qalbain

a pioneering program, undertaken in collaboration with EgyptGBC and LebanonGBC, set out to revolutionize schools throughout the MENA region, aiming to establish them as comprehensive “green schools.” The initiative’s three key principles are centered around educating students about environmental accountability, empowering teachers to serve as exemplars of sustainability, and enhancing school infrastructure to impart practical insights on energy and water conservation, waste management, and other crucial aspects of sustainability.

• In the second event titled “A Blueprint for Net Zero” Mohammad Juma launched the UAE Market brief publication by EmiratesGBC

followed by an interactive roundtable discussion on the challenges and opportunity of advancing Net Zero in the built Environment

• The third event was organized by World Green Building Council’s MENA Network and titled “Climate Action in the MENA Region ” which took the form of a panel discussion that discussed spatial and youth inclusion in the MENA region’s climate action

It’s that time again – registration for the global construction meetup of the year is now open! Let’s network, innovate, and drive construction towards net-zero and digital excellence, at Big 5 Global.

This is your annual invitation to access:

🔥 68k+ attendees: network for success

🔥 2.2k+ exhibitors: find top suppliers

🔥 50k+ products: explore new trends

🔥 230+ speakers: learn from the best

🔥 150+ countries: make global connections

🔥 110+ talks: elevate your skills

It’s an easy win to end the year on a great note: grow professionally, grow personally, and get ahead of the game.

Register now for free entry: https://www.big5global.com/nlb-sa-emiratesgbc-big-5-global-register-now

Date: 16 – 18 April, 2024

Venue: ADNEC, Abu Dhabi

World leading business event for future energy and sustainability

Hosted by Masdar, the Summit is regarded as the foremost event of its kind. An accelerator for the global transition to clean energy, this is where the industry comes together. A convention of leaders, policy makers, investment incubators, corporate partners and world-class start-ups, all working towards a greener tomorrow. Bringing together sectors from across the renewable energy & sustainability landscape, (Solar, Clean Energy, EcoWaste, Water, Climate & Environment, Smart Cities) World Future Energy Summit tackling some of the world’s most critical issues. works closely with both public and private sector entities and leading experts to ensure the exhibitions and conferences are not only relevant for today, but also enabling a more sustainable future for our planet. Carefully selected, the summit segments showcase the latest technologies, products, solutions & insights providing value for all our attendees.

Emirates Green Building Council is thrilled to announce the upcoming MENA Green Building Awards 2023, a highly anticipated event that promises to honor the region’s most outstanding contributors to sustainability and environmental stewardship. With a focus on recognizing innovative projects and initiatives, the ceremony aims to highlight the remarkable achievements and advancements in 16 categories, in addition to the Dr Owainati Student Awards 2023.

🗓️ Date: November 8, 2023
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM onwards
🏨 Venue: Sheraton Jumeirah Beach Resort, Dubai, UAE

Secure your spot and register here:

Awards Gala Registration

Emirates Green Building Council is set to reveal the UAE 2022 Market Brief in an upcoming online panel discussion, with insights from key experts in the governmental sector. Stay tuned for the webinar link, which will be announced shortly. This much-anticipated session will highlight the significant advancements in the country’s Green Building Sector. Engage with these distinguished industry professionals as they analyze current trends, potential hurdles, and growth prospects, contributing to the sector’s journey towards a more sustainable built environment. We will be sending out the invites soon!

EmiratesGBC 11th Technical Workshop for members by members will be on “Natural Cooling Technology Using Direct and Indirect Evaporation Cooling” By Terrafic Energy. Exclusive to EmiratesGBC members, the workshop will be in Person format, on the 10th of November, at 11:00 am to 12:00 pm. We will be sending out the invites soon!

Emirates Green Building Council continued its dynamic engagement with the industry through a compelling follow-up session, building upon the “Thought Leadership in the Built Environment Blueprint Workshop.” Led by Ms. Jamila El Mir, Senior Advisor, High-Level Climate Champions, and Mohammad Juma, Senior Project Manager, EmiratesGBC, the workshop fostered a collaborative environment, drawing upon the insights of diverse stakeholders.

With a focus on building upon the momentum generated from the previous session, the workshop delved deeper into the identified challenges, seeking to unravel innovative approaches to address them. Participants actively contributed to the discourse, offering fresh perspectives and solutions, underscoring their commitment to driving impactful change in the built environment.

On the 13th of October, Egis conducted the EmiratesGBC 10th  technical workshop for 2023, on “Whole Life-Cycle and Embodied Carbon Analysis Approach for
Projects and Existing Buildings”, you can watch the workshop through this link 

EmiratesGBC 11th Technical Workshop for members by members will be on “Natural Cooling Technology Using Direct and Indirect Evaporation Cooling” By Terrafic Energy . Exclusive to EmiratesGBC members, the workshop will be in Person format at Emirates Green Building Council Office, on the 10th of November, at 11:00 am to 12:00 pm. We will be sending out the invites soon!

The Green Key programme is a leading standard of excellence in the field of environmental responsibility and sustainable operation within the tourism industry. It is operated internationally under the management of the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE) with Head Offices in Copenhagen, Denmark. FEE has national member organisations in more than 70 countries worldwide where Emirates Green Building Council is the national operator in the United Arab Emirates.

There is no rest for sustainable operations within hotels in the UAE. We are pleased to mention that we have 15 newly certified hotels:

• Pullman Dubai Downtown
• Citadines Culture Village Dubai
• Sheraton Sharjah Beach Resort & Spa
• The Edition Abu Dhabi Hotel
• Aloft Palm Jumeriah
• Sofitel the Obelisk
• Novotel Hotel Al Barsha
• Adagio Premium Dubai Al Barsha
• Ibis Hotel Al Barsha
• Novotel Suites Dubai MOE
• Ibis Mall of The Emirates
• Fujairah Rotana Resort and Spa
• Novotel Deira City Center
• Ibis Deira City Center
• Residence Inn by Marriott Al Jaddaf

Ruth Waugh

General Manager

Twintec Middle East Industrial Flooring LLC

Innovation and knowledge are key drivers of environmental sustainability but also is action and a commitment to follow through on corporate statements.

As individuals and organisations, we all have a responsibility to sustainable construction. There is no magic wand or the ability to go back in time and do things differently, but what we can do collectively is work towards reducing the impact of our business operations on the world we live in for the future  generations.

There isn’t time to wait for legislation or codes to insist on sustainable design practices and whilst we welcomes moves towards defined embodied carbon targets in construction, Twintec is not prepared to wait.  We  embrace wholehearted designing & constructing ECO Freeplan® and ECO ULTIMATE floor slabs globally incorporating high tensile steel fibres repurposed from the steel chord in end of life of tyres and used as an alternative to steel rebar in concrete floor slab designs.

We want to feature your success stories. Please share with us your accomplishments in relation to the green building industry and allow us to feature you in our newsletter. For more information, please contact reema.aburuqaa@emiratesgbc.org.

Members of the Emirates Green Building Council can join any of our technical programs linked here, to advance their knowledge on the program’s relevant topics, contribute to its growth, and sponsor its events. We are working on several ideas related to our programs: Coalition for Green Schools, Better Places for People, Net Zero Center of Excellence, Energy Efficiency, Green Key and Benchmarking Program. Please send us an email to office@emiratesgbc.org to inquire about any of the mentioned technical programs.

If you are interested in using EmiratesGBC office space for a workshop or meeting, please get in touch with us at 04-3468244 or send us an email to office@emiratesgbc.org. The room is fully equipped with AV and provides a nice environment for focused meetings or training workshops.