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. 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 sponsorship opportunities for the MENA Green Building Awards are now open! We invite organizations and companies who share our vision of sustainability to become part of this transformative event. For more information on sponsorship details and benefits, please visit the following link:

Mena Green Building Council Sponsorship

EmiratesGBC 8th Technical Workshop for members by members will be on “Digital Platform Around Decarbonization” By Johnson Controls. Exclusive to EmiratesGBC members, the workshop will be in online format, on the 11th of August, at 10:30am to 11:30 pm. We will be sending out the invites soon!

Our upcoming networking event for members will be on 18th August at the Emirates Green Building Council (EmiratesGBC) office. This event promises to be an evening filled with opportunities for meaningful connections, insightful discussions, and the celebration of our collective commitment to sustainability.

During the event, you’ll have the chance to exchange ideas, experiences, and best practices with fellow members from diverse sectors, creating a collaborative atmosphere to drive positive change in our industry. It’s an invaluable opportunity to expand your network, establish new partnerships, and gain fresh insights into the latest trends and innovations within the sustainability realm.

EmiratesGBC held it’s first meeting with the advisory committee for updating and expanding the Energy and Water Benchmark Report. The advisory committee included members from it’s members such as Majid Al Futtaim, Turner&Townsend, Masdar City, Damac, AESG, Climate Champions, and JLL.

The committee discussed a plan to move forward with updating the 2019 EmiratesGBC Benchmark Report  and agreed on expanding the sectors it covers as the report acts as a reference document and baseline for entities who look to reduce their emissions and aim to have more sustainable buildings

Workshop on the Sustainable Mosque Project, held at the Emirates Green Building Council (EmiratesGBC) office. Led by the chairman, Dr. Ali Aljassim, this workshop saw enthusiastic participation from diverse companies representing various fields in sustainable building practices. The event served as an engaging platform for experts and professionals to come together, exchange insights, and collaborate on the vision of creating sustainable mosques in the region.

On the 14th of July, Grey Matters conducted the EmiratesGBC 7th  technical workshop for 2023, on “Specifying Sustainable Concrete”,

you can watch the workshop through this link 

EmiratesGBC 8th Technical Workshop for members by members will be on “Digital Platform Around Decarbonization”, by Johnson Control. Exclusive to EmiratesGBC members, the workshop will be in online format, on the 11 th of Auguat, at 10:30am to 11:30 am. 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.

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 engagemnet@emiratesgbc.org.

[Athens, Greece, 18 Jul 2023] – The Green Cement Conference brought together visionaries, thought leaders, and experts from Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and North America to accelerate the Green Cement revolution. Discussions focused on climate challenges, technological innovations, market trends, and collaborative efforts towards a greener cement sector.

Esteemed experts highlighted carbon emissions reduction in cement manufacturing. Panels discussed CCUS technologies, digitalization in sustainable cement production, and the impact of consumer preferences and Carbon Tax on green cement adoption.

Terry Pavlopoulos, CEO of CEMBR Group, expressed, “We are thrilled to have hosted The Green Cement Conference, providing an exceptional platform for industry leaders to come together and drive the transition towards a greener cement sector.

Amr Nader, CEO of A³&Co.®, the knowledge partner, believes that The Green Cement Conference promises to be a catalyst for change, igniting a collective effort to achieve a sustainable and green future for the cement industry. Nader also highlighted the panel on “Waste to Energy – Co-Processing Shaping Cement Future Circularity,” which aims to explore the pivotal role of waste-to-energy co-processing in shaping the future circularity of the cement industry.

Distinguished speakers represented leading organizations like World Cement Association, McKinsey & Company, IFC, Schneider Electric, and more.

A³&Co Founded in the UAE and operating internationally, A³&Co.® is a strategic and technical consulting firm trusted by leading organizations for science-based solutions across the cement value chain.

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.