Building for the desert means optimizing efficiency & reducing emissions. ๐ Khalid Al-Qaqa, MD at Unidome, highlights their 100% recycled modular voided slab tech ahead of the 2nd Desert Architecture MENA Forum.
Join us in Dubai!
๐ 18-19 June
๐ https://t.co/bq2hhBJGwR
How do we balance vibrant daylight design with dark sky integrity? Abdulaziz Al-Azem (@DesignDts) joins the 2nd Desert Architecture MENA Forum on June 19 for the panel "From Sunlight to Starlight."
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๐ 18-19 June
๐ https://t.co/bq2hhBJGwR
#LightingDesign
Can landscapes heal our environment? Stefan Du Toit, Landscape Design Director at @DLRGroup, joins the 2nd Desert Architecture MENA Forum to discuss designing landscapes as regenerative systems.
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๐ 18-19 June 2026
๐ https://t.co/bq2hhBJGwR
#SustainableDesign
Dr. Karsten Pfeffer, Co-Founder of Unidome Group, joins the Desert Architecture MENA Forum with global expertise in sustainable concrete technologies and material-efficient construction innovation.
18โ19 June 2026 | Dubai
https://t.co/qyP90aTZwI
#SustainableConstruction
Unidome joins the Desert Architecture MENA Forum as Silver Sponsor, bringing globally recognised expertise in sustainable concrete technologies and material-efficient structural innovation.
18โ19 June 2026 | Dubai
https://t.co/qyP90aTZwI
#SustainableConstruction#Innovation
Ahmed Ragab Abdelhafaz, Senior Associate Landscape Architect at Gerber Architekten, joins the Desert Architecture MENA Forum with expertise spanning large-scale urban landscapes, biodiversity, & sustainable city development.
18โ19 June 2026 | Dubai
https://t.co/qyP90aTZwI
Isabelle McKinnon, Director of Architecture & Design at Gerber Architekten, joins the Desert Architecture MENA Forum, bringing global expertise in urban parks, sustainability, & large-scale design leadership.
18โ19 June 2026 | Dubai
https://t.co/qyP90aTZwI
#UrbanDesign
@DowNewsroom joins the Desert Architecture MENA Forum as Bronze Sponsor, bringing advanced silicone-based faรงade technologies that support durable, high-performance, & future-ready building envelopes.
18โ19 June 2026 | Dubai
https://t.co/qyP90aTZwI
#Dow#FacadeInnovation
@beeahgroup Headquarters by Zaha Hadid Architects in Sharjah is a net-zero, AI-powered workplace inspired by desert dunes. Featuring solar energy, smart systems, and sustainable materials, it sets a global benchmark for future offices.
#ZHA#Sharjah#Architecture
Msheireb Downtown Doha is a $5.5B smart city regeneration in the heart of Qatar, transforming a historic district into a sustainable, walkable urban centre with LEED-certified buildings and climate-responsive design.
@MsheirebDoha#Doha#Qatar#SmartCities
XZERO CITY by URB is a 16 kmยฒ net-zero smart city in Kuwait designed for 100,000 residents. Featuring renewable energy, car-free mobility, and climate-resilient landscapes, it redefines sustainable urban living.
#XZERO#SmartCity#NetZero#UrbanDesign
Guggenheim Abu Dhabi, designed by Frank Gehry, is set to open in 2026 on Saadiyat Island. The $1B project will be the worldโs largest Guggenheim, showcasing global modern and contemporary art.
#AbuDhabi#FrankGehry#Architecture
King Salman Park is transforming a former Riyadh airport into a 16.7kmยฒ green oasis. Led by Gerber Architekten with @burohappold and #Setec, the project supports biodiversity, climate resilience, and Saudi Vision 2030.
#Riyadh#SaudiVision2030#UrbanDesign
#GerberArchitekten International joins the #DAFMENAForum as Design Partner. With 60 years of expertise and projects across Europe, China & MENA, they bring world-class design leadership to Dubai.
๐ 18-19 June 2026 |๐Dubai, UAE
๐ https://t.co/bq2hhBJGwR
#Architecture
@Arup and @aldar are delivering the regionโs first net-zero energy mosque in Abu Dhabiโs @MasdarCity. Powered by solar, built with rammed earth, and designed for passive cooling, it supports the UAEโs Net Zero 2050 vision.
#Arup#NetZero#AbuDhabi
MATTHEW KITTLE has been named CEO of #AramcoStadium!
As the 47,000-seat venue in Al Khobar enters its final phase, Kittle leads the charge toward the 2026 opening.
โป๏ธ 18,000 tons of waste recycled
โฝ Home of Al-Qadsiah FC
๐ 2034 World Cup venue
#SaudiArabia#Vision2030
@snohetta unveils the Royal Diriyah Opera House in Saudi Arabia, a 46,000 sqm cultural landmark inspired by Najdi architecture and desert landscapes, set to host 3,500 people across multiple venues by 2028.
#Architecture#Diriyah#Snรธhetta
Sumaya Dabbagh, Owner & Architect at Dabbagh Architects, brings award-winning, context-driven design rooted in identity and place to the 2nd Desert Architecture MENA Forum.
๐ 18th-19th June 2026 |๐Dubai, UAE
๐ https://t.co/bq2hhBJGwR
#Architecture#Design
@infodufast joins the 2nd Desert Architecture MENA Forum as Networking Partner, fostering connections that drive collaboration across the built environment.
๐ 18th-19th June 2026 |๐Dubai, UAE
๐https://t.co/bq2hhBJGwR
#Networking#Construction