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King Salman Energy Park receives the US Green Building Council award
King Salman Energy Park ( SPARK ), the Gulf region ’ s only fully integrated energy hub , recently received the 2021 US Green Building Council ( USGBC ) Leadership Award for the Middle East in recognition of its exemplary leadership and contribution towards creating sustainable , healthier , equitable and resilient buildings , cities and communities .
Saif Al Qahtani , President and CEO , SPARK
Serving as a gateway upon which the world ’ s energy sector can build an integrated future , SPARK has adopted advanced construction solutions that are environmentally friendly and maximise long-term efficiency .
Saif Al Qahtani , President and CEO , SPARK , said : “ At SPARK , we are committed to ensuring sustainable solutions are continuously implemented as we grow to become the leading energy-centric ecosystem in the world . We have achieved many firsts in our initial stages of development and will continue to adopt and support innovative initiatives that help improve the quality of life for our people , while also strengthening our business and the Kingdom ’ s economy . We are very proud of our team and the work they have done to guarantee SPARK provides long-term value and supports national and regional programs aimed at building a more sustainable future .”
In the Kingdom and in the region , SPARK is the first entity to pioneer the use of multiple cutting-edge technologies , ensuring that sustainability remains at the heart of the development .
Epson research foresees high Middle East demand for technologically enhanced events
New research commissioned by Epson , a global projector manufacturer , has revealed there will be a strong ‘ bounce back ’ for the events industry as restrictions are being lifted in the Middle East .
The research , which was announced at the Theatre of Digital Art ( ToDA ) in Dubai recently , was designed with the assistance of Professor Steven Taylor , a leading psychologist and expert in the impact of pandemics on social behaviour .
The survey of 4,000 event-loving consumers from nine countries across EMEA – with 500 respondents from UAE and Saudi Arabia – revealed that 87 % are planning to go to the same or a greater number of technologically enhanced events and attractions as restrictions are being lifted .
“ The survey indicates that the overwhelming majority of people are eager to resume
their pre-pandemic social lives , which includes attending live experiential events ,” commented Professor Taylor .
Neil Colquhoun , Vice President , CISMEA , Epson Europe , added : “ The research tells us that amongst those consumers who have attended one or more events during the last two years , almost all have missed attending events , are looking forward to going to new events and are planning to go to the same number or more events once lockdown ends .”
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