Al Bandar Rotana & Al Bandar Arjaan by Rotana Receives Prestigious Sustainability Award from Johnson Controls at WETEX 2024

Al Bandar Rotana and Al Bandar Arjaan by Rotana are proud to announce that the hotels have received a prestigious sustainability award from Johnson Controls at WETEX 2024, held in Dubai. This award recognizes the hotels’ significant strides in environmental conservation, notably achieving 30% water savings and 40% electricity savings through cutting-edge systems and sustainability initiatives implemented across the properties. Johnson Controls, a leading global provider of smart building technologies and services, has been at the forefront of sustainability innovations. Their solutions encompass comprehensive cooling and energy efficiency technologies, helping clients in the UAE and globally optimize resources and reduce their carbon … Continue reading Al Bandar Rotana & Al Bandar Arjaan by Rotana Receives Prestigious Sustainability Award from Johnson Controls at WETEX 2024

Arab Housing and Community Development Forum Focuses on Community-Centric Planning and Innovation in Housing

The Arab Housing and Community Development Forum started today with insightful discussions on advancing housing in the GCC through community-centric planning. The forum’s opening panel, featuring key industry leaders emphasized the importance of involving local residents, community leaders, and stakeholders in fostering inclusive, sustainable housing solutions. Speakers spoke about tailoring strategies to local contexts while promoting best practices, capacity-building initiatives, and innovation. Mr. Mohammed Hassan Al Shehhi, Assistant Executive Director of the Housing Sector at the Mohammed Bin Rashid Housing Establishment emphasized the institution’s steadfast commitment to supporting and developing the housing sector in Dubai to meet the growing and diverse needs of its citizens. … Continue reading Arab Housing and Community Development Forum Focuses on Community-Centric Planning and Innovation in Housing

Revolutionizing Energy for a Sustainable Future

Interview with Robert Mortimer, Managing Director of FuelRe4m Shereen Shabnam In an era of rapid technological advancements and the global push towards sustainability, FuelRe4m stands at the forefront of energy innovation. Founded with the mission of modernizing fossil fuels while responsibly bridging the gap to renewable energy, FuelRe4m focuses on enhancing fuel efficiency and reducing emissions. Under the leadership of Managing Director Robert Mortimer, the company is dedicated to optimizing traditional energy sources to meet today’s environmental challenges while laying the groundwork for a cleaner, hybrid-energy future. Robert tells Shereen more about FuelRe4m and their brand values. What was the driving force behind the founding of … Continue reading Revolutionizing Energy for a Sustainable Future

Shaping the Future of Consumer Goods

Shereen Shabnam In an exclusive interview, Julia Uherek, Vice President Consumer Goods Fairs at Messe Frankfurt Exhibition GmbH, provides a detailed overview of Ambiente, the world’s largest and most international consumer goods trade fair. Uherek explores the key factors contributing to the fair’s growing popularity, especially in the Middle East, and its focus on various sectors including the hotel, restaurant, workspace, and retail sectors. She sheds light on how Ambiente is adapting to current global economic and health challenges and maintaining its status as a trailblazer in the industry in an exclusive interview below: Ambiente is known as the largest … Continue reading Shaping the Future of Consumer Goods