Sustainable Outlook for Green Building Sector in the Middle East
Institutes and organizations in the Middle East can embrace green building initiatives as a mandate, EcoMENA. Echoing Sustainability in MENA ... Subscribe to EcoMENA. Email Address Subscribe Join 9,229 other subscribers ... Use of Sewage Sludge in Cement Industry; Knowledge and Youth-Led Climate Action in the Arab …
Agricultural Scenario in MENA | EcoMENA
Agriculture plays an important role in the economies of most of the countries in the Middle East and North Africa. The contribution of the agricultural sector to the overall economy varies significantly among countries in the region, ranging from about 3.2 percent in Saudi Arabia to 13.4 percent in Egypt.
Environmental Impact of Cement Industry | EcoMENA
The growth of cement industry in MENA is marked by factors that are directly connected with sustainability, energy efficiency and raw material supply. Although the factors differ from country to country and cannot be generalized, there are major concerns regarding shortage of raw materials, GHG emissions, dependence on fossil …
Renewable Energy in the Middle East | EcoMENA
Large-scale investments and new sustainable development projects are expected to transform the Middle East into the ultimate destination for clean energy technologies which will not only lower carbon footprint of the region but also reduce the cost of solar, wind and other renewable energy systems.
Moroccan cement industry | EcoMENA
The proceeding urbanisation and the population increase involve several problems and challenges for the national governments and also for the cement industry. The cement production of countries in the MENA region has almost tripled during the last 15 years up to approximately 500m tons.
Environmental Best Practices in the Cement Industry
It could be an attractive business proposition for wastewater treatment plant operators and cement industry in the Middle East to work together to tackle the problem of sewage sludge disposal, and high energy requirements and GHGs emissions from the cement industry.
Green Spaces in Middle East | EcoMENA
Green spaces within the Middle East, however, may not be utilized as successfully as their global counterparts for a variety of regional reasons; the hot and arid climate, the social culture of preferring indoor privacy, and the novelty and unformed attitudes towards green spaces.
Uses of Sewage Sludge | EcoMENA
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Sustainability Reporting in the Middle East | EcoMENA
There are some encouraging signs that sustainability reporting is beginning to take root in Middle East business landscape. The Arab Bank recently issued its annual sustainability report for the third consecutive year, which …
Green Roofs Potential in Middle East | EcoMENA
Green roofs are emerging technologies that can provide a wide range of benefits to communities interested in enhancement and protection of their environment.
Cement | EcoMENA
Saudi Arabia is the largest construction market in the Middle East, with large development projects under way and many more in the planning stage. The cement industry in Saudi Arabia is evolving rapidly and annual clinker production was 75 million tonnes in 2018.
Green Building Rating System in Middle East | EcoMENA
Green buildings not only contribute towards a sustainable construction and environment but also bring lots of benefits and advantages to building owners and users.
Carbon Footprint in the Middle East | EcoMENA
With rising awareness of global warming and effects of emissions on the environment, corporates and individuals alike are rising to tackle environmental issues.
Green Finance in the Middle East | EcoMENA
Salman Zafar is the Founder of EcoMENA, and an international consultant, advisor, ecopreneur and journalist with expertise in waste management, waste-to-energy, renewable energy, environment protection and sustainable development. His geographical areas of focus include Middle East, Africa, Asia and Europe.
Carbon Market in the Middle East | EcoMENA
The MENA region is an attractive carbon market as it is rich in renewable energy resources and has a robust oil and gas industry. However, very few carbon projects are taking place in MENA countries with only 23 CDM projects registered till date.
Energy Efficiency Improvements in the Cement Industry | EcoMENA
Saudi Arabia is the largest construction market in the Middle East, with large development projects under way and many more in the planning stage. The cement industry in Saudi Arabia is evolving rapidly and annual clinker production was 75 million tonnes in 2018.
Biogas Feedstock in the Middle East | EcoMENA
Salman Zafar is the Founder of EcoMENA, and an international consultant, advisor, ecopreneur and journalist with expertise in waste management, waste-to-energy, renewable energy, environment protection and sustainable development. His geographical areas of focus include Middle East, Africa, Asia and Europe.
Benefits of Green Buildings for the Middle East | EcoMENA
The Middle East has made great progress in the field of green buildings in recent years. Read on to know the benefits of sustainable buildings for Middle East: ... Green Building Trends in the Middle East | EcoMENA. ... Use of Sewage Sludge in Cement Industry; Knowledge and Youth-Led Climate Action in the Arab Region: A …
Aluminium Recycling in Middle East | EcoMENA
The demand for aluminium products is growing steadily in the Middle East because of their positive contribution to modern living. Aluminium finds extensive use almost all walks of life including transport, food and medicine, packaging, construction, electronics and electrical power transmission.
Sewage Sludge | EcoMENA
The major biomass producing countries in the Middle East are Egypt, Yemen, Iraq, Syria and Jordan. Traditionally, biomass energy has been widely used in rural areas for domestic energy purposes in the Middle East …
Co processing | EcoMENA
The MENA region produces huge quantity of municipal wastewater which represents a serious problem due to its high treatment costs and risk to environment, human health and marine life.
Energy Management in the Middle East | EcoMENA
Middle East is making a steady change towards energy efficiency and alternative energy. Let's discuss the prospects of energy management in the Middle East ... Search EcoMENA. Search for: Search OK. Subscribe to EcoMENA. Email Address ... Use of Sewage Sludge in Cement Industry; Knowledge and Youth-Led Climate Action …
Drilling Waste Management and Cement Industry | EcoMENA
The Middle East oil and gas industry has made a lot of effort in order to reduce the environmental impact of their activities; modern drilling methods such as horizontal drilling, navigating the drill bits three dimensionally through the earth, contacting and economically producing resources while minimizing surface disruption.
Middle East Cement Market Analysis: Navigating …
The Middle East is renowned for its dynamic construction sector, reflecting a combination of population growth, urbanisation, and extensive infrastructure development. Central to this construction boom is the cement market, a critical element in the region's ongoing economic transformation.
Green Buildings Certifications in Middle East | EcoMENA
Green building rating systems are increasingly gaining attention in the building industry in the MENA region. During the last 15 years, there has been a regional trend in developing and applying green building ratings systems.
Biomass Energy in the Middle East | EcoMENA
The major biomass producing countries in the Middle East are Egypt, Yemen, Iraq, Syria and Jordan. Traditionally, biomass energy has been widely used in rural areas for domestic purposes in the MENA region, especially in Egypt, Yemen and Jordan.
Cement Industry in Saudi Arabia | EcoMENA
Saudi Arabia is the largest construction market in the Middle East, with large development projects under way and many more in the planning stage. The cement industry in Saudi Arabia is evolving rapidly and annual clinker production was 75 million tonnes in 2018.
Can the Mena cement industry halve emissions?
At a pre-conference webinar for the World Cement Association (WCA), an all-CEO panel argued that cement producers in the Middle East and North Africa (Mena) can halve carbon emissions with zero or low capital expenditure. The Mena region is responsible for approximately 7% of total global CO2 emissions, and also currently …
Cement in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia exports 2.0 - 2.5Mt/yr of cement to countries in Africa and Asia. Per-capita cement consumption in Saudi Arabia is estimated to be about 1470kg/yr. While high by global standards, this is not exceptional within the Middle East.
Landfill Gas Projects in Middle East | EcoMENA
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Waste Prevention in Middle East
It's the main component of waste in the Middle East region. At the height of the building boom, among the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), 55% of waste was estimated to come from construction and …
Waste-to-Energy Outlook for the Middle East | EcoMENA
The world's dependence on Middle East energy resources has caused the region to have some of the largest carbon footprints per capita worldwide. The Middle East region is now gearing up to meet the challenge of global warming, as with the rapid growth of the waste management sector.
Sustainability in the MENA Cement Industry: Perspectives
The cement industry in the MENA region will change significantly within the next years. This change will focus on the improvement of energy efficiency and on the increased use of alternative raw materials and alternative fuels. This will include high investments in technology and in the human …