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		<title>Dubai Radio Mauls Gulf’s Un-green Malls</title>
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		<category><![CDATA[a leading developer of shopping malls in the Middle East]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[addressing retail interior fit-out only]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[aimed at differentiating one bloated UAE mall from another? Attention shoppers]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[and contribute to urban light and noise pollution. This new rating system skirts those aspects]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[and forests. It compares this demand to nature’s ability to supply]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[and their newest mall in Fujairah is targeting LEED gold]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[begins by saying malls in the United Arab Emirates are getting greener]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[But are certifications and plaques a true test for “good-for-the-planet” performance? Or are they smart publicity and marketing ploys]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Dubai Radio Mauls Gulf’s Un-green Malls]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[earning between one to five stars]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Energy & Atmosphere]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[fishing grounds]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[generate copious waste]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[I have a giant walk-through aquarium]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[I have LEED Platinum Certification?]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[In other related news]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Indoor Environmental Quality]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Innovations in Operations and Disabled Access]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[intended for use by their concessionaires. This developer has filled a shopping cart with sustainability awards]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[is rolling out their new Five Star rating system]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[its boasts a per capita footprint of 8.4 global hectares per person: significantly higher than the world average]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Joining old school systems such as America’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) and Britain’s BRE Environmental Assessment Method (BREEAM) are regional newbies like Abu Dhabi’s Estid]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[look at me: I have a ski slope]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Majid Al Futtaim Properties]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[malls also occupy huge tracts of land]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Materials & Resources]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Radio station Dubai Eye 103.8 FM (which not long ago featured Green Prophet here) recently broadcast an interview with Buro Happold’s expert in sustainability and alternative technologies]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Retailers must comply with guidelines designed to maximize sustainable construction and longer term operations and maintenance]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[right behind Kuwait]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Robert Cooke. Cooke]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[The Five Star system is a recycling of LEED methodology; it checks interior design against five criteria categories including Water Efficiency]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[The Living Panet Record measures natural resources required to produce those resources we consume such as arable land]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[The nation with the biggest carbon footsies is Qatar]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[The retail sector is one of the largest energy consumers in the Emirates. Intense consumers of conditioned air]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[the World Wildlife Fund’s Living Planet Record now ranks the UAE as the third biggest consumer of natural resources]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[the world’s top exporter of liquefied natural gas. Although the UAE’s total environmental footprint is lower than most other nations’]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[then serves up a proper tongue-lashing on their environmental shortcomings. Click below to give a listen and to hear some straight talk about un-green retail; and then learn about the newest sustainab]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[They encourage personal car use]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[This could be viewed as a shift in developer priorities: less focus on initial capital investment and greater emphasis on life cycle costs in terms of operations and environmental impacts. It’ll take ]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[water and artificial lighting]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[who is also Technical Committee Coordinator of Emirates Green Building Council]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Radio station Dubai Eye 103.8 FM (which not long ago featured Green Prophet here) recently broadcast an interview with Buro Happold’s expert in sustainability and alternative technologies, Robert Cooke. Cooke, who is also Technical Committee Coordinator of Emirates Green Building Council, begins by saying malls in the United Arab Emirates are getting greener, then serves up a proper tongue-lashing on their environmental shortcomings. Click below to give a listen and to hear some straight talk about un-green retail; and then learn about the newest sustainability rating system coming online. Joining old school systems such as America’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) and Britain’s BRE Environmental Assessment Method (BREEAM) are regional newbies like Abu Dhabi’s Estidama and Qatar’s Sustainability Assessment System (QSAS). Dubai’s got another debuting next year. Majid Al Futtaim Properties, a leading developer of shopping malls in the Middle East, is rolling out their new Five Star rating system, intended for use by their concessionaires. This developer has filled a shopping cart with sustainability awards, and their newest mall in Fujairah is targeting LEED gold. But are certifications and plaques a true test for “good-for-the-planet” performance? Or are they smart publicity and marketing ploys, aimed at differentiating one bloated UAE mall from another?  Attention shoppers, look at me: I have [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Sudden death for thousands of trees in New Dubai</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 17 May 2012 14:10:38 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[2 and 3 will be replaced with delonix regia]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[A spokesperson for Emaar Properties told XPRESS: Emaar is in the process of replacing the damas or conocarpus lancifolious trees from our communities]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[arid conditions and are commonly used for landscaping purposes. They are used as ‘screen trees' as they are inexpensive]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[but not all residents are happy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[damas trees on the streets in Deema will be replaced with neem while those in Hattan 1]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[depending on their location and proximity to homes]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[drains and boundary walls]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Dubai: Thousands of damas trees lining the streets and villas of Emaar's master-planned communities in New Dubai are being felled to prevent damage to underground piping systems]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Emaar chopping down trees in New Dubai because they are damaging property]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Emaar Community Management has already notified residents of Arabian Ranches and Emirates Living communities like The Greens]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[he roots of the trees spread very fast and potentially cause damage to walls in addition to choking water pipes and affecting landscaping]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Meadows and Emirates Hills about the move]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[pools]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[require minimal irrigation and are fast-growing with dense foliage]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Sudden death for thousands of trees in New Dubai]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[The Emaar spokesperson said damas thrives in hot]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[The Lakes]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[The replacement is being done in keeping with other trees found in the immediate landscape. For example]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[The Springs]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[We are discouraging our community residents from planting the trees due to the potential damage it can cause and the repair costs thereby incurred. We are encouraging them to remove the trees from the]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Emaar chopping down trees in New Dubai because they are damaging property, but not all residents are happy Dubai: Thousands of damas trees lining the streets and villas of Emaar&#8217;s master-planned communities in New Dubai are being felled to prevent damage to underground piping systems, pools, drains and boundary walls. A spokesperson for Emaar Properties told XPRESS: Emaar is in the process of replacing the damas or conocarpus lancifolious trees from our communities, depending on their location and proximity to homes. &#8220;We are discouraging our community residents from planting the trees due to the potential damage it can cause and the repair costs thereby incurred. We are encouraging them to remove the trees from their gardens to avoid any possible concerns.&#8221; Emaar Community Management has already notified residents of Arabian Ranches and Emirates Living communities like The Greens, The Springs, The Lakes, Meadows and Emirates Hills about the move. The Emaar spokesperson said damas thrives in hot, arid conditions and are commonly used for landscaping purposes. They are used as ‘screen trees&#8217; as they are inexpensive, require minimal irrigation and are fast-growing with dense foliage. However, she warned that: &#8220;The roots of the trees spread very fast and potentially cause [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Dow targets ME solar market at expo</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 17 May 2012 14:03:14 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[a fact that is emphasized by recent announcements and ongoing initiatives]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[a global business unit of The Dow Chemical Company]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[and low viscosity throughout its entire operating range have made it the leading fluid for CSP projects globally]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Barrios said Dow’s continual growth in the CSP industry has led to the use of Dowtherm A heat transfer fluid in more than 24 large scale CSP installations globally with a total power generation capaci]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Dow targets ME solar market at expo]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Dowtherm A is a specialized heat transfer fluid with a 75-year track record in high temperature service and an ability to withstand temperatures up to 400° C. Its proven track record]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[is seeking to target the growing market for solar power in the Middle East at a major event in Abu Dhabi]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[it said]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[stability]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[the 4th North Africa & Middle East Solar Conference and Expo. The two-day event opened today (May 16)]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[The company creates innovative production and logistic solutions to meet the high volume fluid requirements of CSP plants. Included are complex fluid staging and delivery systems to meet narrow instal]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[The company is showcasing its innovative range of solutions at Menasol 2012]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[the company said]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[The Middle East is seeing significant investment in solar power as the region seeks to adopt sustainable sources of energy]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Dow Heat Transfer Fluids, a global business unit of The Dow Chemical Company, is seeking to target the growing market for solar power in the Middle East at a major event in Abu Dhabi. The company is showcasing its innovative range of solutions at Menasol 2012, the 4th North Africa &#38; Middle East Solar Conference and Expo. The two-day event opened today (May 16). “The Middle East is seeing significant investment in solar power as the region seeks to adopt sustainable sources of energy, a fact that is emphasized by recent announcements and ongoing initiatives,” said Carolina Barrios, market development manager for Dow Heat Transfer Fluids. “This is a market that holds a tremendous amount of potential and we are keen to showcase our total solution approach to serving the region’s Concentrated Solar Power industry.” Barrios said Dow’s continual growth in the CSP industry has led to the use of Dowtherm A heat transfer fluid in more than 24 large scale CSP installations globally with a total power generation capacity of more than 1 GW. Dowtherm A is a specialized heat transfer fluid with a 75-year track record in high temperature service and an ability to withstand temperatures up to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Retailers in Dubai malls opt for eco-friendly solutions</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 01:49:54 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[A wide variety of items can be used when establishing a new mall retail outlet to achieve sustainability ranging from low-flow faucets and energy-efficient light bulbs to low-volatile paint and self-c]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Adnan Sharafi]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[director of the Retail Design and Deliver of Majid Al Futtaim Properties]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Dubai]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Dubai: Retailers are adopting eco-friendly measures in their mall fit-outs across Dubai to reduce the impact of doing business on the environment]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Emirates GBC chairman]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Energy-efficient items being used to achieve sustainability]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[have fit outs that will have a minimal impact on the environment]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[In a presentation to the Emirates Green Building Council on Sunday at the Pullman Hotel]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[In each category]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[it has tried to disseminate through the industry to help spread the green message]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Majid Al Futtaim Properties' distinct approach to sustainability can be used as a tool to help better understand the environmental effects that the business operations cause]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Mulders said interest by retailing firms is high in the Green Star system that rates design and construction projects according to the level of their green properties]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Nicholas Mulders]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[retail sector is one of the largest energy consumers in the Emirates]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Retailers are adopting eco-friendly measures in their mall fit-outs across Dubai to reduce the impact of doing business on the environment]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Retailers in Dubai malls opt for eco-friendly solutions]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[said it is doing its part to encourage retailers to do everything in their power to meet sustainable environmental solutions across the board]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[says a major retailing firm]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[The Emirates Green Building Council acknowledged Majid Al Futtaim Properties' work to make malls greener]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[the higher the Green Star rating of the retailer]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[the more energy-efficient accessories and equipment that are implemented]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Through our networking event]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[water and energy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[We're starting to develop a database of sustainable suppliers for Dubai in and out of Europe]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[What Majid Al Futtaim Properties has learned]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Energy-efficient items being used to achieve sustainability Dubai: Retailers are adopting eco-friendly measures in their mall fit-outs across Dubai to reduce the impact of doing business on the environment, says a major retailing firm. Nicholas Mulders, director of the Retail Design and Deliver of Majid Al Futtaim Properties, said it is doing its part to encourage retailers to do everything in their power to meet sustainable environmental solutions across the board. In a presentation to the Emirates Green Building Council on Sunday at the Pullman Hotel, Mulders said interest by retailing firms is high in the Green Star system that rates design and construction projects according to the level of their green properties. Mulders said, &#8220;We&#8217;re starting to develop a database of sustainable suppliers for Dubai in and out of Europe.&#8221; What Majid Al Futtaim Properties has learned, it has tried to disseminate through the industry to help spread the green message, he said. &#8220;I am trying to share the experience, the knowledge and the understanding they can be involved,&#8221; he said. He described the Green Star programme as one in which retailers &#8220;have fit outs that will have a minimal impact on the environment&#8221;. To get there, retailers must [...]]]></description>
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		<title>UDC wins top construction industry award</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 01:20:15 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[(project control specialist]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Alfred Seeling]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[and also a networking opportunity with leading experts in the field. Alfred Bangura]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[and Hani Hawamdeh]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Ashghal]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Ashrae Oryc Chapter]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Bangura receives the award]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Barwa and Qatari Diar Research Institute]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[chairman for research and innovation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[commissioning managing director]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Commodore Contracting Company]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[contributions and innovations in the construction industry]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[design director]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Diaa El Masry]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Dr Alex Amato]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Dr Essam El Essarg]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Executive contributions were given by Bill Jolly]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[general manager]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Georges Ali Georges]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[head of MEP]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[infrastructure and environmental sustainability]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[KEO Consultants]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[LEED design manager]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[master developer of The Pearl-Qatar]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[MEP manager]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[president-elect]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Qatar Green Building Council]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[received Qatar’s ‘most innovative project of the year’ award at the second annual MEP summit and awards]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[research manager]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Saad al-Jibouri]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Sarfaa al-Zubaidi]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[senior MEP manager]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Tahir Hanif]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Tameer Holding Investment & Tatweer UAQ Real Estate]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[telecommunications]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[The award recognized UDC’s The Pearl-Qatar for its implementation of the latest in technology and the highest standards in safety and maintenance]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[The conference provided an opportunity for participants to listen to a variety of forums on sustainable regulations]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[The two-day summit recognized outstanding achievements]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[UDC wins top construction industry award]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[United Development Company (UDC)]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[United Facilities Management Company (UFMCO) received ‘Qatar’s most innovative project of the year’ award on behalf of UDC]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Woods Bagot]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[United Development Company (UDC), master developer of The Pearl-Qatar, received Qatar’s ‘most innovative project of the year’ award at the second annual MEP summit and awards. Image Courtesy: www.gulf-times.com Bangura receives the award The two-day summit recognized outstanding achievements, contributions and innovations in the construction industry. A number of topics presented by local and international speakers in the mechanical, electrical and the plumbing aspects of the construction industry were discussed. The conference provided an opportunity for participants to listen to a variety of forums on sustainable regulations, energy conservation and MEP design models, and also a networking opportunity with leading experts in the field. Alfred Bangura, general manager, United Facilities Management Company (UFMCO) received ‘Qatar’s most innovative project of the year’ award on behalf of UDC. The award recognized UDC’s The Pearl-Qatar for its implementation of the latest in technology and the highest standards in safety and maintenance, telecommunications, infrastructure and environmental sustainability. “It has been an honour to work on such a ground-breaking project such as The Pearl-Qatar,” Bangura explained. “Our dedication to innovation and sustainability will continue to evolve, and that’s a very exciting prospect.” Executive contributions were given by Bill Jolly, head of MEP, KEO Consultants, Dr [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Saudi Arabia Green Building Council SAUDI GREEN BUILDING FORUM</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2012 02:55:07 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[About SAUDI GREEN BUILDING FORUM]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Exhibition and Workshop emergence from the leadership of faisa alfadl PARTNERS and the private sector permitted by royal instruction of high commissioner for conferences approval]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[MENA SAUDI ARABIA From: 2012-10-13]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Ministry of Municipality and Rural Affair. The FORUM’s Conference]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Mr. Farhan M. Ahmad]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[non-government and non-profit organizations national and international; The speakers and delegates attending from the industry leadership of Architecture Engineering and Construction. SGB FORUM organi]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[officially patronage by HRH Prince Dr. Mansour Bin Miteb Bin Abdulaziz]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[operation and management of construction disposal and recycling]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Saudi Arabia Green Building Council SAUDI GREEN BUILDING FORUM]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[SGB FORUM Strategically partnered and sponsored by government]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[SGB FORUM’s aims to direct the light on the investment and employment opportunities in the market potential of industries]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[the Ministry of Commerce & Industry]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[The SGB FORUM is a Nonprofit Initiative Under the appointment of King Abdullah bin Abdullaziz of Saudi Arabia number 7095/MB dated 5/10/1431H]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[which is concerned by characteristics of the general location of the buildings for lighting and ventilation; and renewable energy emerging; and water purification; The use of environmentally friendly ]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Saudi Arabia Green Building Council SAUDI GREEN BUILDING FORUM MENA SAUDI ARABIA From: 2012-10-13 &#124; 8:00 AM Until: 2012-10-15 &#124; 8:00 PM Event Detail Event Title SAUDI GREEN BUILDING FORUM GBC Saudia Arabia Green Building Council Country SAUDI ARABIA Region MENA Location Event Type Annual Conference Target Audience Government Date 2012-10-13 &#8211; 2012-10-15 Time 8:00 AM &#8211; 8:00 PM Description About SAUDI GREEN BUILDING FORUM The SGB FORUM is a Nonprofit Initiative Under the appointment of King Abdullah bin Abdullaziz of Saudi Arabia number 7095/MB dated 5/10/1431H, officially patronage by HRH Prince Dr. Mansour Bin Miteb Bin Abdulaziz, Ministry of Municipality and Rural Affair. The FORUM’s Conference, Exhibition and Workshop emergence from the leadership of faisa alfadl PARTNERS and the private sector permitted by royal instruction of high commissioner for conferences approval, the Ministry of Commerce &#38; Industry. SGB FORUM Strategically partnered and sponsored by government, non-government and non-profit organizations national and international; The speakers and delegates attending from the industry leadership of Architecture Engineering and Construction. SGB FORUM organized by MEED gC COMPANY LTD. SGB FORUM’s aims to direct the light on the investment and employment opportunities in the market potential of industries, green building, which is concerned by [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Emirates Green Building Council EGBC Networking Event</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2012 02:49:32 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Emirates Green Building Council EGBC Networking Event]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Emirates Green Building Council EGBC Networking Event MENA UNITED ARAB EMIRATES From: 2012-05-13 | 6:30 PM Until: 2012-05-13 | 8:30 PM]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[EmiratesGBC will welcome guest speaker Mr. Nicholas Mulders]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[who will present on “Majid Al Futtaim Properties Sustainable Fit Out Guide – Star Rating System”.]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Emirates Green Building Council EGBC Networking Event MENA UNITED ARAB EMIRATES From: 2012-05-13 &#124; 6:30 PM Until: 2012-05-13 &#124; 8:30 PM Image Courtesy: www.worldgbc.org Event Detail Event Title EGBC Networking Event GBC Emirates Green Building Council Country UNITED ARAB EMIRATES Region MENA Location Event Type Networking Event Target Audience Building product manufactures and distributors Developers, builders Construction, contractors NGO, academic, industry organizations Professional firms (architects, real estate, etc.) Date 2012-05-13 &#8211; 2012-05-13 Time 6:30 PM &#8211; 8:30 PM Description EmiratesGBC will welcome guest speaker Mr. Nicholas Mulders, Director, Retail Design &#38; Delivery, Majid Al Futtaim Properties, who will present on “Majid Al Futtaim Properties Sustainable Fit Out Guide – Star Rating System”. More Information click here Contact EGBC office The source of this article is: www.worldgbc.org. Please click here to read our disclaimer statement.]]></description>
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		<title>Green Building Design and Interiors Arabia 2012</title>
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		<category><![CDATA[13 - 16 May 2012]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Venue: Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Center Riyadh Saudi Arabia]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Green Building Design and Interiors Arabia 2012 &#124;13 &#8211; 16 May 2012 Category: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Description Venue: Riyadh International Convention &#38; Exhibition Center Riyadh Saudi Arabia Date: 13 &#8211; 16 May 2012 Website: http://www.bdi-arabia.com/ The source of this article is: www.technicalreviewmiddleeast.com. Please click here to read our disclaimer statement.]]></description>
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		<title>Abu Dhabi considers ways of building &#8216;greener&#8217; roads</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2012 02:13:57 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Abu Dhabi considers ways of building 'greener' roads]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Abu Dhabi Recycled gravel left from demolition and construction works at the capital’s Bani Yas area will be used as raw material for paving roads]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[aims to reduce the amount of construction waste dumped at landfills]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Al Shamsi added that the municipality has also launched several other initiatives to improve sustainability]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[along with minimizing the use of raw materials in construction. Asphalt is also being reused in road maintenance at present]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[and has resulted in 80 per cent of materials being saved]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Dr Jamal Al Dhareef]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[including the use of plastic materials in designing and constructing roads that achieved cost savings of Dh 27 million]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Municipality of Abu Dhabi City said]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Recycled gravel will be used as raw material for paving roads]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[technical advisor at the municipal infrastructure and assets sector]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[The first is in Al Salam Street and the second is in Bahya area. These two projects will form the base on which the project’s next phase will be launched]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[The Municipality is currently assessing two green road classification projects in the city of Abu Dhabi]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[the Municipality of Abu Dhabi City announced in a statement sent Monday]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[The pilot project]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[which is part of the municipal Green Roads Classification System]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Recycled gravel will be used as raw material for paving roads, Municipality of Abu Dhabi City said Abu Dhabi Recycled gravel left from demolition and construction works at the capital’s Bani Yas area will be used as raw material for paving roads, the Municipality of Abu Dhabi City announced in a statement sent Monday. The pilot project, which is part of the municipal Green Roads Classification System, aims to reduce the amount of construction waste dumped at landfills, the statement added. Abdullah Saeed Al Shamsi, acting executive director of infrastructure and municipal assets at the municipality, said the project also aims to improve policies adopted in the design and construction of roads. “The Municipality is currently assessing two green road classification projects in the city of Abu Dhabi. The first is in Al Salam Street and the second is in Bahya area. These two projects will form the base on which the project’s next phase will be launched,” said Dr Jamal Al Dhareef, technical advisor at the municipal infrastructure and assets sector. Al Shamsi added that the municipality has also launched several other initiatives to improve sustainability, including the use of plastic materials in designing and constructing roads that achieved [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Qatar, Albania sign MoU on environment protection</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2012 02:02:21 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Albania sign MoU on environment protection]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Forestry and Water Management Fatmir Mediu]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Qatar’s ministry of Environment and Albania’s Ministry of Environment]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[The memorandum was signed by HE the Minister of Environment Abdullah bin Mubarak bin Aaboud al-Midhadi and Albanian Minister of Environment]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[The ministries agreed to form a joint committee composed of officials from each party to implement areas of co-operation included in the memorandum. The committee aims to find ways and means to enhanc]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[The MoU reflects the two countries’ awareness of the responsibility of ensuring environmental integrity of present and future generations and the respect and appreciation of international environmenta]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[The two parties shall co-operate in the field of environment and enhancement of closer relations between their enterprises in the framework of sustainable development and to ensure proper application ]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[yesterday signed a memorandum of understanding in the field of environment protection]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Qatar’s ministry of Environment and Albania’s Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Water Management, yesterday signed a memorandum of understanding in the field of environment protection. The memorandum was signed by HE the Minister of Environment Abdullah bin Mubarak bin Aaboud al-Midhadi and Albanian Minister of Environment, Forestry and Water Management Fatmir Mediu. The MoU reflects the two countries’ awareness of the responsibility of ensuring environmental integrity of present and future generations and the respect and appreciation of international environmental protocols and agreements signed by the two countries. The MoU stated that the two parties will co-operate with each other in environmental issues on the basis of security, equal rights and mutual benefit within the framework of their related scope of practice and legislation&#8217;s. In order to achieve the objectives of the memorandum, both parties shall work to create, promote and develop ties of co-operation between the various public and private authorities in issues relating to the protection of the environment and sustainability. The two parties shall co-operate in the field of environment and enhancement of closer relations between their enterprises in the framework of sustainable development and to ensure proper application of the provisions of the memorandum. The ministries agreed [...]]]></description>
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