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Web Release
28-05-2025
- Business
- Web Release
LHS Champions UAE's Sustainable Industrial Growth at ‘Make it in the Emirates 2025'
Leading Hospitality Services (LHS), a pioneer in sustainable infrastructure and green innovation, has reaffirmed its dedication to supporting the UAE's industrial transformation and sustainability agenda at 'Make it in the Emirates 2025'. The company emphasised its commitment to advancing the nation's economic diversification and net-zero ambitions by localising production of its sustainable technologies within the UAE and enhancing domestic supply capabilities. Hosted by the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT), 'Make it in the Emirates 2025' serves as a vital platform for connecting innovators, manufacturers, and investors to explore new opportunities and unlock industrial growth across 12 strategic sectors. LHS's participation in the event underscores its alignment with the UAE's vision of building a sustainable, competitive, and innovation-driven industrial ecosystem. Mr. Atul Kapil, Group General Manager of LHS, said, 'At 'Make it in the Emirates 2025', we're proud to reinforce our long-term commitment to the UAE's industrial vision by localising the production of sustainable technologies that are both practical and scalable. This allows us to respond faster to market needs, reduce our carbon footprint, and enable electricity-free cooling for buildings and infrastructure—while advancing the country's ambitions for green manufacturing and sustainable innovation.' 'This event is a vital platform for highlighting how businesses can actively contribute to the UAE's vision for industrial transformation. We believe in the value of investing in locally driven innovation that addresses the region's specific environmental challenges while creating meaningful, long-term economic and social impact,' he added. LHS's commitment to sustainable development is further evidenced by its recent initiatives. In October 2024, LHS became a corporate member of the Emirates Green Building Council (EmiratesGBC), marking a significant step in its mission to promote sustainability, energy efficiency, and green building practices across the UAE. This collaboration aims to foster innovation and facilitate knowledge exchange among industry leaders, policymakers, and green technology developers, accelerating the adoption of sustainable practices in the country's infrastructure. Currently, LHS is a silver sponsor at the EmiratesGBC's 14th Annual Congress. In November 2024, LHS showcased its latest technological advancements at Big 5 Global, the world's most influential construction industry event. The company presented a range of groundbreaking solutions designed to balance environmental benefits with economic viability, addressing pressing challenges in the construction industry by offering scalable solutions that promote energy efficiency and reduce carbon emissions. Additionally, LHS has partnered with AQMC to provide sustainable air and surface sterilization systems that eliminate odours, bacteria, viruses, and hazardous gases. AQMC's unique paramagnetic process ensures clean, safe air and surfaces without altering oxygen levels or relying on harmful chemicals, aligning with LHS's commitment to delivering innovative solutions that enhance environmental responsibility and human well-being. As the UAE continues to position itself as a global hub for sustainable industrial development, LHS remains committed to playing a pivotal role in this transformation by delivering solutions that align with the nation's strategic objectives.
Zawya
20-05-2025
- Business
- Zawya
EmiratesGBC enters MoU with Climate Neutral Real Estate Gulf Region
EGBC and CNRE to work together to realise their common objectives. Partnership aims to leverage joint strength to achieve environmental sustainability in the region Dubai, UAE: Emirates Green Building Council (EGBC) has announced a partnership with Climate Neutral Real Estate Gulf Region (CNRE), a public-private partnership between the Dutch Government and knowledge institutes, technology companies and technology providers, to further champion key issues related to environmental sustainability in the region. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed recently in Dubai seeks to leverage EGBC and CNRE's respective networks to promote a host of good practices in the region and internationally, including Near Zero and Net Zero buildings and communities; Resilience in the built environment for new buildings and retrofits; and Research and education in areas of sustainability in the built environment. The signing of the MoU was marked by a welcome note by Habiba Al Marashi, Co-Founder, Vice Chair, and Treasurer of the Emirates Green Building Council; opening remarks by Consul General of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Dubai and the Northern Emirates, H.E. Dr. Carel Richter and an introduction by Andre Vreman, Chairman of Climate Neutral Real Estate. A round table discussion on 'Towards Climate Neutral Real Estate in the UAE – Opportunities and Challenges' moderated by Abdullatif AlBitawi, CEO of EmiratesGBC, further advocated the urgent need to prioritise environmental sustainability in the region. As part of the MoU, CNRE and EmiratesGBC will partner to host informative events on green building topics to meet their joint environmental and sustainability objectives. They will work towards enabling real estate to become climate neutral in energy and water supply, while driving asset value and enabling green finance. Habiba Al Marashi, Co-Founder, Vice Chair, and Treasurer of the Emirates Green Building Council, said; 'Collaboration is key to driving collective action across industries to achieve a sustainable future for all. At Emirates Green Building Council, we are deeply committed to advocacy to ensure we provide the right platform to drive change, and we are thrilled to partner with Climate Neutral Real Estate Gulf Region (CNRE) in their mission to accelerate net-zero design, construction and operations for real estate assets in desert climates. We look forward to powering our shared vision of sustainable building and environmental impact in the region through this strategic partnership.' EmiratesGBC is a professional forum devoted to protecting the environment through promoting and encouraging the green building concept within the whole building supply chain, shaping policies for the built environment and facilitating collaborative solutions to promote sustainable practices in the UAE. EGBC is part of a global network of more than 75 Green Building Councils across 31 countries to join hands to find solutions to Reduce. Electrify. Adapt. for a sustainable built environment with the core belief that what we build today defines our tomorrow. About Emirates Green Building Council: The Emirates Green Building Council (EmiratesGBC) was founded in June 2006, and became the 8th full member of the World Green Building Council in September 2006. EmiratesGBC promotes and educates on green issues in the built environment and is the official body for the UAE endorsed by the World Green Building Council. EmiratesGBC currently has around 170 members in the UAE which represents 1000s of individuals interested and involved in Green Building in the UAE and the region. In addition, EmiratesGBC members receive discounts on a number of programmes such as those related to conferences, seminars, training and green building events. About Climate Neutral Real Estate: The Climate Neutral Real Estate Gulf Region programme is a public-private partnership between knowledge institutes, technology companies, technology providers and the Government of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. Climate Neutral Real Estate aims to achieve net-zero buildings, first during operations, and also address and later include the emission impact of construction materials. The aim of this programme is to achieve leadership to accelerate net-zero design, construction and operations for real estate assets in desert climates. For more information: Nivine William Burson
ME Construction
04-03-2025
- Business
- ME Construction
EmiratesGBC signs MoU with Expo City Dubai
Sustainability EmiratesGBC signs MoU with Expo City Dubai By The partnership also aims to enhance stakeholder understanding and examine the transformative potential of Net Zero carbon materials The Emirates Green Building Council (EmiratesGBC) has partnered with Expo City Dubai to strengthen sustainability initiatives in the building industry, reinforcing the importance of decarbonising construction, while maintaining economic growth. The MoU was signed underlining the UAE's dedication to realise the ambitious target of global decarbonisation by 2050. As part of the MoU, EmiratesGBC and Expo City Dubai will set guidelines to help reduce carbon emissions – mainly embodied carbon – during the construction of real estate assets within the UAE. It also aims to enhance stakeholder understanding, examine the transformative potential of Net Zero carbon materials, and share insights into advancements, critical challenges and solutions shaping construction in the UAE. Khaled Bushnaq, Chairman of EmiratesGBC said, 'Strategic partnerships and collaborations are key to our ambitious target of achieving Net Zero carbon emissions. At EmiratesGBC we strongly believe in the power of advocacy to transform the world in our mission to build a resilient and sustainable built environment. Dubai Expo City's model for sustainable urban living and the pivotal role it plays in the Urban Master Plan 2040, makes it the perfect partner to align on our common mission of achieving net zero carbon emissions in the booming UAE construction industry. We look forward to aligning with them to draw the blueprint for how cities can be designed to provide a resilient and sustainable future for all.' Held at Expo City Dubai, the Cities in Action Forum 2025 was an annual meeting of city leaders and visionaries that offers opportunity to build new partnerships with the city's leadership and public and private sector decision-makers from across the Middle East, Africa, South Asia and beyond, addressing actionable solutions for sustainable urban development. EmiratesGBC hosted the Developers' Leaders' Forum where Abdullatif AlBitawi , CEO of EmiratesGBC, presented key insights from leading developers and sustainability experts to share the Forum's energy sustainability standards. The Forum was introduced by the Sustainability Criteria Panel moderated by Khaled Bushnaq. EmiratesGBC, alongside WorldGBC, also explored how the built environment can accelerate climate action through Resilience & Adaptation. The session discussed on the Zero Carbon & Climate Resilience Readiness Framework in MENA, marking a step toward tackling climate challenges and enhancing regional preparedness for a sustainable future. An insightful workshop on Women in Urban Planning- Designing for Diversity, a collaboration between Expo City Dubai Women's Pavilion and EmiratesGBC Women's Network, explored urban planning through a gender lens.
Web Release
03-03-2025
- Business
- Web Release
EmiratesGBC signs MoU with Expo City Dubai to accelerate sustainability in the building industry
Emirates Green Building Council (EmiratesGBC) has entered into a partnership with Expo City Dubai to strengthen sustainability initiatives in the building industry, reinforcing the importance of decarbonizing construction while maintaining economic growth. The MoU signed by Khaled Bushnaq, EmiratesGBC Chairman and Ahmad Al Khatib, Chief Development and Delivery Officer, Expo City Dubai, at the recent Cities in Action Forum 2025, underlines UAE's dedication to realise the ambitious target of global decarbonisation by 2050. As part of the MoU, EmiratesGBC and Expo City Dubai will collaborate to set the guidelines to help reduce carbon emissions, mainly embodied carbon, during the construction of real estate assets within the UAE. The partnership also aims to enhance stakeholder understanding, examine the transformative potential of net-zero carbon materials, and share valuable insights into cutting edge advancements, critical challenges and innovative solutions shaping net zero carbon construction in the UAE. Khaled Bushnaq, Chairman of EmiratesGBC, said; 'Strategic partnerships and collaborations are key to our ambitious target of achieving net zero carbon emissions. At Emirates Green Building Council we strongly believe in the power of advocacy to transform the world in our mission to build a resilient and sustainable built environment. Dubai Expo City's model for sustainable urban living and the pivotal role it plays in the Urban Master Plan 2040, makes it the perfect partner to align on our common mission of achieving net zero carbon emissions in the booming UAE construction industry. We look forward to aligning with them to draw the blueprint for how cities can be designed to provide a resilient and sustainable future for all.' Held at Expo City Dubai, the Cities in Action Forum 2025 was an annual meeting of city leaders and urban visionaries that offers a unique opportunity to build new partnerships with the city's leadership and public and private sector decision-makers from across the Middle East, Africa, South Asia and beyond. Attended by investors, innovators, industry leaders and experts shaping the future of urban living in the region, the Forum addressed actionable solutions for sustainable urban development. As part of their active participation at the Cities in Action Forum, EmiratesGBC hosted the Developers' Leaders' Forum where Abdullatif AlBitawi , CEO of EmiratesGBC, presented key insights from leading developers and sustainability experts to share the Forum's energy sustainability standards. The Forum was introduced by the Sustainability Criteria Panel moderated by Khaled Bushnaq, EmiratesGBC, alongside WorldGBC, also explored how the built environment can accelerate climate action through Resilience & Adaptation. The session led by EmiratesGBC CEO Abdullatif AlBitawi kickstarted discussions on the Zero Carbon & Climate Resilience Readiness Framework in MENA, marking a pivotal step toward tackling climate challenges and enhancing regional preparedness for a sustainable future. An insightful workshop on Women in Urban Planning: Designing for Diversity, a collaboration between Expo City Dubai Women's Pavilion and EmiratesGBC Women's Network, explored urban planning through a gender lens. EmiratesGBC, is a non-profit organization aimed at advancing sustainability in the built environment by strengthening and promoting green building practices. They are part of a global network of more than 75 Green Building Councils across 31 countries to join hands to find solutions to Reduce. Electrify. Adapt. for a sustainable built environment with the core belief that what we build today defines our tomorrow. The post EmiratesGBC signs MoU with Expo City Dubai to accelerate sustainability in the building industry appeared first on Web Release.
Zawya
03-03-2025
- Business
- Zawya
EmiratesGBC signs MoU with Expo City Dubai to accelerate sustainability in the building industry
EmiratesGBC was part of the Cities in Action Forum held at Expo City Dubai Dubai, UAE: Emirates Green Building Council (EmiratesGBC) has entered into a partnership with Expo City Dubai to strengthen sustainability initiatives in the building industry, reinforcing the importance of decarbonizing construction while maintaining economic growth. The MoU signed by Khaled Bushnaq, EmiratesGBC Chairman and Ahmad Al Khatib, Chief Development and Delivery Officer, Expo City Dubai, at the recent Cities in Action Forum 2025, underlines UAE's dedication to realise the ambitious target of global decarbonisation by 2050. As part of the MoU, EmiratesGBC and Expo City Dubai will collaborate to set the guidelines to help reduce carbon emissions, mainly embodied carbon, during the construction of real estate assets within the UAE. The partnership also aims to enhance stakeholder understanding, examine the transformative potential of net-zero carbon materials, and share valuable insights into cutting edge advancements, critical challenges and innovative solutions shaping net zero carbon construction in the UAE. Khaled Bushnaq, Chairman of EmiratesGBC, said; 'Strategic partnerships and collaborations are key to our ambitious target of achieving net zero carbon emissions. At Emirates Green Building Council we strongly believe in the power of advocacy to transform the world in our mission to build a resilient and sustainable built environment. Dubai Expo City's model for sustainable urban living and the pivotal role it plays in the Urban Master Plan 2040, makes it the perfect partner to align on our common mission of achieving net zero carbon emissions in the booming UAE construction industry. We look forward to aligning with them to draw the blueprint for how cities can be designed to provide a resilient and sustainable future for all.' Held at Expo City Dubai, the Cities in Action Forum 2025 was an annual meeting of city leaders and urban visionaries that offers a unique opportunity to build new partnerships with the city's leadership and public and private sector decision-makers from across the Middle East, Africa, South Asia and beyond. Attended by investors, innovators, industry leaders and experts shaping the future of urban living in the region, the Forum addressed actionable solutions for sustainable urban development. As part of their active participation at the Cities in Action Forum, EmiratesGBC hosted the Developers' Leaders' Forum where Abdullatif AlBitawi , CEO of EmiratesGBC, presented key insights from leading developers and sustainability experts to share the Forum's energy sustainability standards. The Forum was introduced by the Sustainability Criteria Panel moderated by Khaled Bushnaq, EmiratesGBC, alongside WorldGBC, also explored how the built environment can accelerate climate action through Resilience & Adaptation. The session led by EmiratesGBC CEO Abdullatif AlBitawi kickstarted discussions on the Zero Carbon & Climate Resilience Readiness Framework in MENA, marking a pivotal step toward tackling climate challenges and enhancing regional preparedness for a sustainable future. An insightful workshop on Women in Urban Planning: Designing for Diversity, a collaboration between Expo City Dubai Women's Pavilion and EmiratesGBC Women's Network, explored urban planning through a gender lens. EmiratesGBC, is a non-profit organization aimed at advancing sustainability in the built environment by strengthening and promoting green building practices. They are part of a global network of more than 75 Green Building Councils across 31 countries to join hands to find solutions to Reduce. Electrify. Adapt. for a sustainable built environment with the core belief that what we build today defines our tomorrow. About Emirates Green Building Council: The Emirates Green Building Council (EmiratesGBC) was founded in June 2006, and became the 8th full member of the World Green Building Council in September 2006. EmiratesGBC promotes and educates on green issues in the built environment and is the official body for the UAE endorsed by the World Green Building Council. EmiratesGBC currently has around 170 members in the UAE which represents 1000s of individuals interested and involved in Green Building in the UAE and the region. In addition, EmiratesGBC members receive discounts on a number of programmes such as those related to conferences, seminars, training and green building events. For more information: Nivine William Burson
