Dubai to launch new green building rating systemDubai Municipality has announced plans to implement its new green building rating system, Al Saafat, (palm frond in Arabic) in the beginning of next year, reported state news agency Wam. Saafat refers to the traditi More… |
Dubai launches new green building rating systemDubai Municipality has launched a new green building rating system, Al Safat (date palm fronds in Arabic) which will be applicable to all types of upcoming buildings - residential, commercial, industrial and other facilities, said a report. More… |
Abu Dhabi’s UPC to boost sustainability at MHRE projectsThe Abu Dhabi Urban Planning Council (UPC) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Mohammed Bin Rashid Housing Establishment (MRHE) to enhance the sustainability levels of the MRHE's projects in line with the Estidama Pearl V More… |
Qatar convention centre going for LEED goldQatar National Convention Centre (QNCC), the 177,000 sq m facility due to open in 2011, is on course to achieve Gold Status in the Leadership in Energy and Environment Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System. A member of the Qatar Found More… |