EmiratesGBC, an independent forum aimed at conserving the environment by strengthening and promoting green building practices, today honoured the region’s leaders in driving innovation and best practices in sustainable built environments at the 10th MENA Green Building Awards.

Recognising excellence and best practice across the design, construction and operation of building projects in the MENA region, the awards aim to strengthen the green building movement in the region by honouring the outstanding work of private and public sector entities, associations, consultants as well as green building and sustainability practitioners. The winners were announced at a colourful gala ceremony and awards dinner held at the Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina.

Welcoming the guests, HE Dr Ali Al Jassim, Chairperson, EmiratesGBC, said: “The Annual MENA Green Building Awards underline the remarkable levels of innovation and commitment by organisations across the region to promote sustainable built environments. Their contributions add to the focus of the region to achieve net zero goals, and to contribute to a greener future for our coming generations. The submissions this year highlighted exemplary standards being set in the region that indeed serve as models in sustainable built environments globally. We are confident that the work we honour will serve to inspire all industry stakeholders to embrace sustainability as the cornerstone of their operations.”

HE Dr Ali Al Jassim, Chairperson, EmiratesGBC, Chairperson; Ibrahim Al-Zu’bi, Chief Sustainability Officer, Majid Al Futtaim; Amer Bin Ahmed, Managing Director of KNAUF; and Lee Brankley, CEO of CARES, delivered the opening addresses.

The winners of the 2021 MENA Green Building Awards are:

• Net Zero Building Project of the Year: Terra - The Sustainability Pavilion Expo 2020 Dubai by Grimshaw
• Green Building Project of the Year: ICD Brookfield Place by ICD Brookfield
• Sustainable Design Project of the Year: FARNEK Village by FARNEK Services LLC
• Healthy Spaces Project of the Year: ICD Brookfield Place by ICD Brookfield
• Retrofit Project of the Year: Majid Al Futtaim Hotels Portfolio Green Building Certification by Majid Al Futtaim
• Facility Management Organisation of the Year: FARNEK Services LLC
• Developer of the Year: Cowater International Inc.
• Green Consultant of the Year: Cundall
• Green Building Product - Indoor Air Quality: KNAUF AQUAPANEL® INDOOR SYSTEM by KNAUF
• Green Building Product - Energy Management: KNAUF AQUAPANEL® EXTERIOR WALL SYSTEM by KNAUF
• Green Building Product - Water Management: Blue Filter by Blue Filter
• Green Building Material - Construction Material: CLIMAVER® Pre-Insulated Duct by KIMMCO ISOVER
• Best Operations & Maintenance (existing building): Majid Al Futtaim Hotels Portfolio Green Building Certification by Majid Al Futtaim
• Training Initiative of the Year: Sustainable Energy and Economic Development in Jordan (SEED) Project by Cowater International Inc.

In addition, Carine Abou Hammine, was honoured with the Dr. Owainati Student Excellence Award, sponsored by Dr. Sadek Owainati, the Co-Founder of EmiratesGBC, presented annually to one exceptional student who showcases outstanding work in sustainability.

The event was endorsed by the World Green Building Council (WorldGBC). The official partners are Egypt Green Building Council (EgyptGBC), Kuwait Green Building Council (KuwaitGBC), Jordan Green Building Council (JordanGBC), Lebanon Green Building Council (LebanonGBC), Morocco Green Building Council (MoroccoGBC) and Palestine Green Building Council (Palestine GBC), in addition to Bahrain Green Building Council (BhGBC) and Qatar Green Building Council (QatarGBC) joining in this year.

Majid Al Futtaim and KNAUF were the Platinum Sponsors; Cares was the Gold Sponsor; KEO was the Category Sponsor and Exeed Litecrete was the Industry Partner.

EmiratesGBC aims to widen the scope of sustainability within the real estate sector in the MENA region through the Annual EmiratesGBC Congress, dedicated research, technical trainings and programmes that empower the private and public sector entities, associations, consultants as well as green building and sustainability practitioners.

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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 is an organisation that 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.

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