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
Nabil Shahin, Managing Director, AHRI MENA, elaborates on Thermal Energy Storage’s role in smarter, greener cooling; establishes progress in that direction by highlighting TES-related text in LEEDv4 and AHRI Standards 900 (I-P) & 901 (SI)
Posted: September 10, 2025
Tony Ghiraldo of UVTronix says a new coil after only three months of use will have sufficient biofilm accumulation on its surface to start affecting operational efficiency. Germicidal UVC will not only disinfect the air but will also keep the coil clean, which in turn, will keep the equipment efficient with optimum heat transfer as well as maximum air flow
Posted: September 10, 2025