Bentley announces suite of technologies …
Monday, 15 October 2018 14:42
2018 has been a year of partnerships for Bentley Systems
Nokian Tyres adds new size to the Nokian…
Monday, 15 October 2018 13:00
Nokian Armor Gard 2 can be fitted to a wider variety of excavators, thanks to its new 11.00-20 size
Catalyst to showcase three innovative st…
Monday, 15 October 2018 10:00
Catalyst, MENA region’s first sustainability-focused accelerator, is showcasing three innovative startups at GITEX 2018, 14-18 October 2018
World’s first nuclear language proficien…
Monday, 15 October 2018 05:30
Nawah Energy Company (Nawah), the operator of the Barakah nuclear energy plant in the Al Dhafra region of Abu Dhabi, has become the first company in the world to develop...
Construction starts at DP World US$442mn…
Sunday, 14 October 2018 10:00
H.E. president of the Republic of Somaliland, Muse Bihi Abdi and DP World group chairman and CEO Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem has launched the first phase of construction work at...
Masdar signs region’s first green revolv…
Sunday, 14 October 2018 05:30
Masdar, Abu Dhabi renewable energy company, has signed a green revolving credit facility (RCF) with four local and international banks to provide funding for new and ongoing investments in its...
Bee’ah and EVOTEQ launch UAE’s first AI …
Thursday, 11 October 2018 09:00
Bee’ah, sustainability solutions provider in the Middle East, and Evoteq, its technology partner, have announced the launch of the UAE’s first advanced artificial intelligence (AI) platform for offices of the...
IIS attacks spiked to 1.7mn from 2,000 i…
Thursday, 11 October 2018 05:30
Internet Information Services (IIS) attacks showed a 782 times increase, from 2,000 to 1.7mn, since the last quarter, according to a new threat report from eSentire, a pure-play Managed Detection...
L&T wins orders valued at US$252mn i…
Wednesday, 10 October 2018 09:00
Larsen & Toubro (L&T) Construction, Power Transmission and Distribution business has won EPC orders worth US$252mn in Kuwait
GE Power wins turbine contract for Egypt…
Wednesday, 10 October 2018 05:30
GE Power will deliver turbine island equipment for El Dabaa nuclear power plant project in Egypt through AAEM, its joint venture with Russian-based power engineering company, Atomenergomash
DuPont helps Saudi Arabia’s SWCC transfo…
Tuesday, 09 October 2018 12:15
Saudi Arabia’s Saline Water Conversion Corporation (SWCC) has achieved significant desalination goals with DuPont Sustainable Solutions (DSS) following a partnership in 2016 to help SWCC find ways to optimise operations...
SirajPower to install solar plants for A…
Tuesday, 09 October 2018 11:11
SirajPower, providing comprehensive turnkey solutions around solar rooftops in the UAE, continues its growth in Dubai with the signature of a new leasing agreement for a solar system with Apparel...
DEWA awards contracts worth US$25mn for …
Tuesday, 09 October 2018 10:30
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has awarded contracts to design, manufacture, test and supply 11/0.4kV, 1,500kVA and 1,000kVA cast resin distribution transformers with LV smart meters to various international...
Nuix partner programme to expedite expan…
Tuesday, 09 October 2018 07:00
Cybersecurity, risk, and compliance software company Nuix has announced the launch of a new partner programme in line with the company’s goals for expansion into the EMEA markets
Saudi Arabia invests US$133.3bn in indus…
Tuesday, 09 October 2018 05:30
Saudi Arabia has invested US$133.3bn in industrial, service and logistics projects and contracts in its efforts to cut dependence on oil and in diversifying the national economy
Bioenergy leads the growth of all renewa…
Monday, 08 October 2018 11:01
Modern bioenergy will have the biggest growth in renewable resources between 2018 and 2023, underscoring its critical role in building a robust renewable portfolio and ensuring a more secure and...
Synergy United Co gets special recognition for sunlight tracking device at 7th GAIA Awards
There were over 200 entries for the various categories, out of which 57 companies were shortlistedThe seventh edition of the GAIA Awards were held on Day 2 of The Big 5 at the Dubai World Trade Centre, where companies were awarded for innovating and cutting-edge technologies on sustainable design and construction
The awards were held as part of the Sustainable Design and Construction Conference, attended mainly by industry leaders and companies leading the way with best sustainable practices. There were over 200 entries for the various categories, out of which 57 companies were shortlisted.
The awards panel for 2014 comprised Mario Seneviratne, MD of Green Technologies; Ali A Buruhaima, deputy director general of Dubai Technology and Media Free Zone Authority; and Alaa Ashwamy, professor of civil engineering and dean of engineering at American University in Dubai (AUD).
The finalists were judged on three main criteria — people, planet and profit. In addition to the three criteria, the projects were also graded on their applicability to the MENA region and if they motivated sustainable development.
There were 25 categories such as water technology, HVAC, bathrooms and kitchens, glass and glazing, including a special recognition project as well.
Bathrooms and Kitchens: Insinkerator Middle East (Emerson FZE)
Building Systems: Ambidex Projects
Concrete and Related Products: MMFX Steel DMCC
Flooring: Interface
Glass and Glazing: Synergy United Co
HVAC: Intercool Central Air Conditioning
Metal, Steel and Aluminium: Gulf Extrusions Co.LLC
PMV and related products: Mahy Khoory & Co.LLC
Special Construction: Xtraice
Thermal & Moisture Protection, Insulation and Sealants: Japeva Engineering Private Limited
Water Technology: Alca Plast SRO
Wood, Plastic and Composite: Trex Company Inc.
Special Recognition: Synergy United Co for the Ciralight Suntracker
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