Middle East
2.9 Middle East
In 2014, the Middle Eastern economy as a whole suffered a slowdown due to declines in oil production, political transitions, and conflict. According to BSRIA, the overall chiller market in the ...
GCC construction industry set to reach record of nearly $130
Mega-events drive urgency for adopting latest construction software includng projects like the Abu Dhabi Midfield Terminal in the UAE, King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture in Saudi Arabia, and Nati...
Discover what’s new on HFCs
11/11/2015 Get the latest on HFCs all in one place During MOP 27, which took place from 1-5 November 2015 in Dubai, significant progress was made concerning the phase-down of HFCs, inspiring confidenc...
World could agree HFC phase-down in 2016
November 6, 2015 DUBAI: With HFCs now to be included within the Montreal Protocol, this week’s meeting in Dubai ended with real prospects of a global HFC phase-down agreement next year. In the ...
'Entire planet will be better off' - nations agree to addres
6 November 2015 Agreement in Dubai to work towards Montreal Protocol amendment in 2016 hailed by US as “opening a new chapter in the fight against climate change” The countries who have been le...
$871m worth of investment projects at Dubai Silicon Oasis
Jumana Abdel-Razzaq | November 05, 2015 Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority (DSOA) announced Wednesday that it is currently implementing investment projects a...
RTA, French delegation discuss future collaboration for UAE
The meeting provided an open dialogue between french companies and Dubai’s transport authority for future and current developments November 04, 2015 The chairman of the Roads and Transport Authority (...
Nakheel showcases projects in Mumbai for Indian investors
Indian investors account for 11% of Nakheel’s customers, investing more than $300 million in the Palm Jumeirah alone November 04, 2015 UAE-based real estate developer Nakheel will showcase projects wo...
R410A alternatives key to phase down
November 2, 2015 DUBAI: EPEE has identified a switch away from R410A in split air conditioners as one of the keys to achieving the targets set under the F-gas phase down timetable. Although the current European F-gas phase down only bans refrigerants with a GWP of 750 or more in single split air conditioning systems from January 1, 2025, EPEE has recognised a switch from R410A to R32 and HF...
Montreal Protocol Begins Formal Negotiations on HFCs
October 30, 2015 DUBAI-Today the world’s governments agreed to start formal negotiations to phase down the production and consumption of HFCs (hydrofluorocarbons), potent greenhouse gases used primari...
