In a world that often normalises hype and loudness, Farhan Juratli, Associate Director – District Cooling, Dubai Holding; and Judicial Engineering Expert, UAE Ministry of Justice, endears himself through upholding a certain elegance and firmness of conviction in his communication. His words carry the weight of thought and the backing of scientific analysis. He is unsparing but in an understated way. Farhan has written an analytical piece comparing District Cooling with the VRF technology. He has subjected the two to a severe test based on parameters he feels ought not to be ignored or dismissed. And he has pronounced a verdict. Now, it might not go down well with one of the camps, but in his considered opinion, that is what it is.

Posted: August 18, 2025

Company says transaction marks strategic shift to focus on innovative building solutions

Posted: August 8, 2025

Dr Iyad Al-Attar, who straddles the science and engineering of air filtration approaches and broader IAQ measures, to helm the project, CPI Industry says

Posted: August 5, 2025

AHRI says the initiative is designed to support member companies in their efforts to identify viable next-generation refrigerants while avoiding duplicative testing efforts across the industry

Posted: July 29, 2025

In the delicate dance of creating new life, an often-invisible partner plays a critical role – the air we breathe, says IAQ consultant Dr Iyad Al-Attar, adding that for those undergoing In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) and seeking to benefit from other Assisted Reproductive Technologies (ART), as well as for couples hoping to conceive naturally, the purity of the air is emerging as a crucial factor in determining success. Dr Al-Attar in conversation with Surendar Balakrishnan, Editor, Climate Control Middle East…

Posted: July 24, 2025

Move follows major plant expansion in Tianmen, company says

Posted: July 22, 2025

Utpal Joshi of Daikin MEA elaborates on the technical pathways and strategic priorities

Posted: July 14, 2025

Dubai conference emphasises stakeholder unity, regulations, Environmental Product Declarations; becomes an occasion for the signing of an MoU between AHRI MENA and ASHRAE Falcon Chapter, and the unveiling of the MENA HVACR Expo

Posted: July 1, 2025

AHRI joins HVACR World 2025 event Institute says the event is a strategic meeting point for manufacturers, developers, consultants, regulators and end users to collaborate and innovate and to address the sector’s most pressing challenges

Posted: July 1, 2025

Recognising the need to transform District Cooling from a technical niche into essential urban infrastructure, speakers at the 11th Edition of DC Dialogue explore digital readiness, the thinking among developers, and policy-related progress, including the restructuring of tariffs to improve trust and performance

Posted: June 29, 2025