As mentioned the last time around, this issue of the magazine marks the beginning of the Editorial Campaign, ‘IEQ & Fertility. And we at Climate Control Middle East can already feel the rush of excitement, given the assemblage of some of the most renowned specialists in the fields of fertility and air filtration. Over the years – and we are nearing 20 as a magazine – we have conducted weighty editorial campaigns, including on District Cooling, IEQ (in schools and healthcare) and the ongoing one on refrigerants. IEQ & Fertility is special, because reproductive health is an intensely emotional issue.

Posted: September 18, 2025

Why are we still playing catch-up on clean air, asks Dr Jenny Berens of Freudenberg Filtration Technologies

Posted: September 4, 2025

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

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

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

Dr Iyad Al-Attar speaks on the imperative of IAQ governance in rapidly urbanising pandemic-prone cities

Posted: June 26, 2025

Dr Al-Attar brings decades of expertise, insight and advocacy to support our efforts in advancing Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ), Group says

Posted: June 19, 2025

Temperatures in the Middle East region are rising twice as fast as the global average. And the summer phenomenon of soaring mercury levels puts immense strain on HVAC systems, escalating energy consumption and greater inefficiencies in cooling.

Posted: April 30, 2025

Dr Iyad Al-Attar discusses the limitations of solely relying on air filtration for improving urban air quality, and emphasises the importance of selecting air filters based on their real-world performance rather than just the controlled conditions of a testing laboratory

Posted: March 18, 2025

Before I start, I ask you to excuse me for the indulgence, but it is not every day that a magazine touches a major milestone – of stepping into its 20th year. Yes, it was in December 2005 that we set out to publish the inaugural issue of Climate Control Middle East.

Posted: December 30, 2024