ISSUE # 5, VOL: 2

COVER STORY

The quest for green building ratings:

Spurring demand for green building material Regional leader Danube is offering customers a choice between conventional uncertified timbers and a greener alternative in FSC and PEFC certified products. Muhammad Sekagya reports.
The quest for green building ratings:
  • Cleaning & Hygiene
  • Waste Managment
  • Facilities Managment
  • Transguard signs housekeeping contract with Radisson Blu Hotel and Park Inn on Abu Dhabi’s Yas Island
    UAE-based Transguard Group, part of the Emirates Group Company, has signed a housekeeping contract with the newly-opened Radisson Blu Hotel and Park Inn on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi.
  • Saudi Arabia calls for stricter safety and quality standards in juice production
    The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has called for stricter food safety and quality practices in the global juice manufacturing industry, according to local reports. .....
  • MBM wins massive contracts to clean schools and mosques in Abu Dhabi
    MBM, (Modern Building Maintenance), one of the region’s leading total FM service providers recently won two massive contracts to clean the schools and mosques located in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain.
  • Lower cleaning cost with proper training
    Asfia Khan speaks to Elizabeth Baumholzer, author of time studies conducted in Germany’s cleaning sector, shows how a little training can go a long way to create a more productive and cost-effective workforce
  • LG launches new set of air purifiers
    LG Electronics, a global innovator of air conditioners, in conjunction with Saudi-based Al-Hassan Ghazi Ibrahim Shaker Co recently launched a new range of air purifiers ......
  • Kimberley Clark launches global green initiative
    Kimberly-Clark Professional (KCP) announced the launch of a global environmental-sustainability campaign, during the recent ISSA/INTERCLEAN North America tradeshow.
  • Kärcher launches new class of cold and hot water ultra high-pressure cleaners
    The machines enable cleaning and renovating at 600 to 2500 bar pressure
  • Green Technologies forms tie-up with
    Nasser Pharmacy, Bahrain's leading healthcare product and equipment supplier, has partnered with Green Air Technology to introduce AiroCide, a unique and patented airborne contamination control device, to the Bahrain market.