Perspectives

Strategic planning can be a way to avoid interoperability problems, and AI ought to be an integral part of the initiative, say Dr M Ramaswamy and Bader Al Rashidi

Posted: January 23, 2026

Demand Response programmes can unlock significant improvements in energy efficiency through AI-enabled smart control of air conditioning (AC) systems across diverse sectors, says Dr Angela Fandino of Engineering Sustainable Futures (ESF)

Posted: January 22, 2026

As global data centre demand accelerates, the role of HVAC systems has never been more critical. In this perspective, Qusai Abu Abed of Armstrong Fluid Technology explains why forward-thinking, dependable HVAC solutions - such as packaged, pre-tested chiller plant rooms and automation - are essential to ensure reliability, efficiency and uninterrupted performance in today’s digital economy.

Posted: January 20, 2026

Uncontrolled humidity can quietly undermine the strength, clarity, and long-term reliability of safety glass. In this expert perspective, Atul Pahune of Bry-Air explains why precise humidity control - particularly through desiccant dehumidification - is critical during the manufacturing and storage of safety glass, helping prevent defects, ensure stronger bonding, and deliver safer, more durable products for automotive and construction applications.

Posted: January 19, 2026

David Fichant, Dominic Dueing and Jean-Marc Christmann of Chemours EMEA discussaccelerating the shift to low-GWP refrigerants and A2Ls in RACs in the GCC region

Posted: November 27, 2025

It is a set of choices that keeps systems safe, efficient and serviceable while staying ahead of availability and policy signals, says Naveen Sivakumar of Danfoss

Posted: November 25, 2025

Law, which sees transformation from voluntary action to binding obligation, is alandmark step in the country’s sustainability journey, says Dr Samiullah Khanof Fakhruddin Properties

Posted: November 16, 2025

Cooling as a Service holds innumerable advantages, but barriers such as limited awareness, perceived complexity of performance-based contracts, financing constraints and uncertainty over long-term savings have slowed its wider adoption, says Dr Angela Fandino of Engineering Sustainable Futures (ESF)

Posted: November 10, 2025

Speaking from the perspective of a Clinical Embryologist, Areej Abu Farha explains why air quality is critical to IVF success

Posted: October 8, 2025

They are no longer part of a mere technical upgrade, says Qusai Abuabed - Sales Director for Türkiye, Middle East & Africa at Armstrong Fluid Technology, adding that they represent a shift in mindset – from costly cycles of ‘break-fix’ to ‘predict-prevent’, from inefficiency to optimisation and from siloed equipment to integrated building intelligence

Posted: September 12, 2025