Volume V Issue 12
Happy National Day from Emirates Green Building Council. With the year 2015 coming to an end, I am pleased to say that the Council has made some very important progress to set us on a strong path for...
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As the year comes to an end, the EmiratesGBC looks back with pride on its accomplishments over the past year in helping to drive sustainability of the built environment of the UAE. I hope that each of...
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Emirates Green Building Council supports many major events in the country that highlight best practices and innovation in the field of sustainability. With Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week being a...
View ArticleEmiratesGBC hosts workshop for Green Hope UAE to celebrate Green Apple Day of...
20 young environmentalists participated to learn more about Urban Sustainable Development Organisations globally undertake projects as part of Green Apple Day of Service to transform schools into...
View ArticleEmiratesGBC and MEFMA host joint networking event on Facility Management and...
Industry experts to identify future needs in Facility Management development Highlights commitment of EmiratesGBC to promote training for post-retrofit maintenance
View ArticleFinal call for entries for the ‘2016 EmiratesGBC Awards’ to recognise...
The Awards, organised by the Emirates Green Building Council (EmiratesGBC), an independent forum aimed at conserving the environment by strengthening and promoting green building practices, recognise...
View Article4th Annual EGBC Congress to focus on ‘Bridging the Gap between Green...
The largest of its kind gathering of experts representing the sustainable built environment, the Annual EGBC Congress will be held under the patronage of His Excellency Dr Abdullah Belhaif Al Nuaimi,...
View ArticleEmiratesGBC seminar addresses challenges on ‘greening’ the hospitality industry
As part of its efforts to promote environmental sustainability in the hospitality industry, Emirates Green Building Council (EmiratesGBC), an independent forum aimed at conserving the environment by...
View ArticleSolar energy investments will help achieve net zero energy buildings, say...
Saeed Al Alabbar, Chairman of EmiratesGBC, said: “Our Focus Day was unanimous in its message that solar investments are economically viable and environmentally imperative. With an encouraging...
View ArticleFinal call for entries for the ‘2016 EmiratesGBC Awards’ to recognise...
Special award to honour research on green building by an UAE university student Deadline for submissions is February 18, 2016, midnight (UAE time) Dubai, UAE; February 4, 2016: Organisations and...
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It is our pleasure to share with you the March 2016 edition of Emirates Green, our monthly newsletter. Together on 18th May during our 4th Annual Awards Ceremony, we will be celebrating the...
View ArticleMore Building Services and Smart Technology Engineering graduates needed, say...
Emirates Green Building Council, an independent forum aimed at conserving the environment by strengthening and promoting green building practices, has joined hands with Heriot-Watt University to host...
View ArticleEmirates Green Building Council extends deadline for ‘2016 EmiratesGBC Awards’
Emirates Green Building Council (EmiratesGBC), an independent forum aimed at conserving the environment by strengthening and promoting green building practices, has extended the deadline for...
View ArticleWinners of ‘2016 EmiratesGBC Awards’ for best practices in sustainability to...
The 2016 EmiratesGBC Awards, which recognise excellence in sustainable building, have received increased response from across the Middle East and North Africa, highlighting the growing relevance of...
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We’ve now moved into quarter two of this year and I am pleased to look back at a very productive set of months. The Council has actively hosted and supported various industry events and exhibitions,...
View ArticleMore regulation needed to reduce food and construction waste, say experts at...
Press Release More regulation needed to reduce food and construction waste, say experts at EmiratesGBC & MEFMA event Event brought together industry professionals to capitalise on the potential of...
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I am pleased to relay here an important announcement that was made during the 2016 Awards Ceremony and Gala Dinner, which is the rebranding of the EmiratesGBC Awards to the MENA Green Building Awards...
View ArticleEmiratesGBC marks stronger participatory role in World Green Building Council
Emirates Green Building Council (EmiratesGBC), an independent forum aimed at conserving the environment by strengthening and promoting green building practices, has further strengthened its...
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Looking back at the highlights of last month, I would like to first thank all our board members who attended the Council’s quarterly board meeting held on June 2nd. A month later on July 2nd,...
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