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Dubai-based Bahri & Mazroei Trading Company (BMTC) subsidiary of Bahri & Mazroei Group has signed an agreement with Sweden s Parans Solar Lighting to offer human-centric lighting solutions in the UAE. BMTC is a leading provider of electrical lighting and water solutions. As a part of the deal BMTC will provide end-to-end solutions that includes engineering design supply maintenance and distribution of Parans solar lighting said a statement. The Parans Solar Lighting solutions represent a breakthrough in renewable energy lighting for indoors across all sectors from homes to commercial establishments educational institutions and hospitals it said. The firm has patented the system developed through extensive R&D in collaboration with the Chalmers Technical University in Gothenburg Sweden it added. The unique value proposition of the Parans system is that it captures and l...

Switch Made a leader in providing efficient lighting solutions is setting a benchmark in driving sustainability in the education sector having provided the eco-friendly campus of Swiss International Scientific School (SISD) in Dubai with energy-efficient LED lighting solutions. The use of these lighting solutions underlines SISD s credentials as the first low-energy building in the Middle East said a statement. This marks a true international collaboration between SISD in Dubai which brings Swiss excellence in education and Switch Made a French company to redefine the education sector by pioneering a new eco-friendly school campus that benefits student well-being. SISD in Dubai stands out as the first building in the Middle East and North Africa (Mena) region that complies with Minergie Ecolabel a Swiss sustainable building standard that is recognised globally for achieving lower energy and resource use and a higher level...

Sylvania Middle East one of the leaders in intelligent lighting systems unveiled its range of cutting edge smart lighting solutions at the LightingTech Abu Dhabi 2017 Summit held recently. The LightingTech Abu Dhabi Summit brought together leading project owners developers design architects planners and lighting innovators who discussed at length about the upoming industry trends planned projects and ways to meet requirements for energy efficiency and quality standards. At the summit Sylvania showcased its innovative lighting solutions including the new SylSmart platform. These have been built using the latest state-of-the-art IoT technologies such as distributed intelligence advanced sensors interoperable Bluetooth Mesh communications cloud based software services and mobile application interfaces said a top official. SylSmart solutions comprises a suite of smart lighting connected building and smart city sol...

Hotel lighting once a must have option has now become an integral part of today s hospitality landscape as it provides more than just illumination - it has a dramatic affect on the mood and atmosphere of an interior space. Today hotels restaurants and bars are constantly looking for the new trends and technologies to create the wow factor for guests and whilst decorative lighting is often used to help achieve this the accurate layering of ambient task and accent lighting also plays an integral part in a powerful first impression. A range of lighting techniques - including lamps overhead fixtures and floor lighting to name a few - can be used to complement furnishings structures and art in order to create the perfect atmosphere. This knowledge combined with the strategic layering of light and design will allow businesses to create an experience that encourages guests to remember revisit and recommend their space. Hence ...

An impressive line-up of experts will speak on a range of lighting design topics including lighting systems of the future at the upcoming Middle East Lighting Design Summit in Dubai UAE. The 7th edition of the summit will take place on May 2 and 3 2018 said event organisers Expotrade. Where in previous years the event has focused on aspects such as smart lighting public lighting and street lighting the 2018 summit will lay a strong emphasis on lighting design and the current trends technologies and practices that are shaping the lighting design industry. The summit will see speakers focusing on human centric lighting; the importance of lighting in interior design; indoor light management; architectural lighting; and urban lighting design concepts. Lighting design is becoming increasingly significant across the region especially as it is forecast to be one of the fastest growing markets. Furthermore the GCC has alr...

Sylvania a leading provider of metropolitan architectural theatrical and retail lighting solutions in the Gulf region unveiled its global brand Feilo Sylvania at the recent Light Middle East expo held in Dubai UAE. As a key player in the GCC lighting sector for almost two years Sylvania said its participation at the event was mainly to reaffirm its presence in the market and also showcase its wares under the tagline Light your world . During the event Sylvania showcased approximately 60 of its innovative lighting solutions including the latest ground breaking technology described as the SylSmart platform and varied general illumination devices launched over the recent months. That consisted of low mid high and ultra-high power LEDs. Speaking at the event Global CEO Christian Schraft said: We want to invest heavily in the Middle East as it is a vital market that appreciates Sylvania products ...

UAE-based Bahri & Mazroei Trading Company (BMTC) is showcasing its extensive suite of intelligent and sustainable lighting solutions at the Light Middle East 2017 expo which opened today (October 17) in Dubai. A leading provider of electrical lighting and water solutions in the region BMTC is a subsidiary of the UAE-based Bahri & Mazroei Group. At the three-day event BMTC will present its product portfolio to complement the theme of Lighting Solutions for Smartening Up Cities. Its product showcase includes smart street and tunnel lighting and indoor commercial lighting as well as aesthetic lighting solutions for city beautification including façade lighting and fountain lighting. In this the company is bringing an exceptional range of products by international companies such as Schréder Trilux Meyer & Oase. Esam Al Mazroei the vice chairman of Bahri & Mazroei Gro...

The GCC LED lighting market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16.8 per cent from 2015 to 2020 to reach sales to the amount of 1.97 billion said a recent study. The digital technologies have overtaken the more traditional print versions of late. Retailers entertainment and leisure venues corporate houses and other businesses are constantly monitoring their marketing and communication approaches to be conspicuous in such a crowded marketplace said a statement it said. As a result many organisations are taking maximum advantage of powerful signage as choice means of place-based mass communication. Digital signage can be a powerful tool for engaging customers for any business and LED is proving to be the preferred technology it said. The LED industry was worth 45-47 billion in 2016 as per reports and represents around 50 per cent of the total lighting industry it added. Abdul Rahman Fala...

The increasing emphasis on energy efficient lighting technology is reshaping the lighting industry according to industry experts. The upcoming Light Middle East 2017 to be held from October 17 to 19 in Dubai UAE will spotlight the new market trends in the region. The event a leading trade networking and business generating tradeshow for the lighting design and technology industry in the region will be organised by Messe Frankfurt Middle East. The show is expected to be at least 10 per cent larger than the previous edition in terms of both area and number of exhibitors underlining the increasing appeal of the region to global players. According to analysts Frost & Sullivan the global lighting industry is at a crucial tipping point with new technology driving innovative solutions and energy efficient lighting solutions. Solid state lighting solutions powered by LED is expected to form as much as 50 per cent of the total glob...

Dubai Sports City said it has signed a partnership deal with Bahri & Mazroei Trading Company (BMTC) a leading provider of lighting electrical and water solutions for supply of solar power for the community development. The project will include the replacement of existing lighting designing of uniform lighting levels adding new lighting poles supplying installing and commissioning of LED (light-emitting diode) luminaires solar panels and controls as well as maintaining the complete system. Additionally solar energy will be supplied to the advertising panels on the street lighting poles said a statement from Dubai Sports City. The ultimate goal of the project is to reduce dependence on energy-intensive traditional street lighting solutions. Dubai Sports City will be provided with LED lighting dimming controls remote monitoring including proactive maintenance alerts with a 100 percent pure solar powered solu...

The Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Philips Lighting Export BV a leader in energy-saving lighting to collaborate in the fields of lighting technology and power saving. Maitha bin Adai CEO of RTA s Traffic and Roads Agency and Paulo Serveny CEO of Philips Lighting Export BV signed the MoU on behalf of their respective parties. This MoU will provide the latest lighting solutions including smart lighting technology control & monitoring of Dubai streets footpaths and cycling lanes as well as a wide network of roads and parks. The Research Teams from both parties will commission feasibility studies taking into consideration investment and operational aspects that meet road safety standards and the stipulations of Smart Dubai initiative to ensure the highest possible efficiency required for implementing innovative solutions said bin Adai. br...

Dubai s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is planning to expand the smart LED lighting technology project after success on the bridges of the Dubai Water Canal Sheikh Zayed Road as well as Al Barsha South 1 & 2 residential area. Measuring the implementation impact reveals that the technology has made up to 50 per cent saving in power consumption. Maitha bin Adai CEO of RTA s Traffic and Roads Agency said: We took the initiative to expand the use of this technology as it enables central control of remote lighting units in real-time through a smart app tailor-made for the Control Room. This app is fed by a database of feedbacks received from lighting units which assists in monitoring the operational condition of lighting as well as the sharing of information & operational commands with these units. Another feature of the system is the automatic reporting of crashes...

Al Jazirah Vehicles Agencies the Ford and Lincoln sole-dealer in Saudi Arabia is nearing completion of its project ot install energy-saving lighting solutions. The project is being undertaken in cooperation with Current s lighting solutions powered by GE. Current will introduce a wide range of LED solutions at showrooms offices workshops and warehouses that are specifically designed to enhance both the working and retail environments with the highest efficiency standards. Affecting more than 200 locations in the kingdom the energy-saving management project is a significant step towards the organisations strategic objectives. The energy-saving and sustainability transformation project aims not only at achieving the organisation s strategic sustainability initiatives and objectives which include efficiencies in the electrical energy consumption of the company but also providing higher quality illumination e...

Siemon a leading global network infrastructure specialist has published a new guide on the Power over Ethernet (PoE) lighting applications. The Zone Cabling and Coverage Area Planning Guide: 60W PoE Lighting Applications will provide guidance to infrastructure designers on the selection design and deployment of a structured cabling system optimised to support a wide range of PoE lighting applications said a statement from Siemon. The new guide highlights installation recommendations integration with IoT applications zone cabling for PoE lighting including coverage areas and location of zone enclosures said a statement from Siemon. PoE lighting systems are becoming increasingly popular due to the ease and benefits of using Ethernet communication for control and balanced twisted pair cabling to deliver reliable and cost-effective dc power. PoE lighting solutions already illuminate over one billion sq ft...

Taiwan s major cultural and social event is around the corner. The 15th of the first lunar month known as Minor New Year is the Lantern Festival and the tail end of New Year activities. The entire island rallies around the date preparing to add their own touch and celebrate the Lantern Festival this year from February 11 to 19. Traditionally firecrackers and colourful fireworks are set off and hand-held lanterns or torches are lit. In the past festive lanterns were displayed in front of every major temple and if people wanted to appreciate these lanterns they had to rush from one temple to the next. But now the path to enjoying the Taiwan Lantern Festival has been streamlined by the tourism bureau. The inspiration for such a bundling of tourism focused activities around the traditional red letter day on the calendar is inspired from the way Germany markets Oktoberfest or Japan presents the Hokkaido Snow Festival. This event is now entering its 2...

Lasvit the Czech manufacturer of bespoke glass installations and award-winning collections will be unveiling its latest bespoke creations at Dubai Design District (d3) the newest of Tecom Investments freezone business parks in the emirate at an upcoming industry event. The Meet d3 event to be held from December 8 to 10 under the theme Celebrating Creativity will see the company offer its Lasvit Glass Experience show. Commenting on the event Leon Jakimic founder and president of Lasvit said: Partnering with d3 we are very proud to unveil our two bespoke creations here today at Meet d3 while offering the Lasvit Glass Experience giving the community across the UAE the opportunity to learn about the rich heritage of Bohemian hand-blown glass. Working with d3 we are proud to be part of growing the art & design landscape of Dubai year on year and bringing the design experience closer to the community...

Panasonic Homes & Living is showcasing its electrical and AC solutions including its top level switches series and lighting solutions at the ongoing Big a major show for the construction industry in Dubai UAE. Panasonic Homes & Living is participating in the expo in collaboration with its UAE channel partner Advance Establishment for Lighting & Electricals (AELE) a subsidiary of Easa Hussain Al Yousifi group of companies. The company offers a broad spectrum of switches & sockets LED lightings switchgears solar panels energy recovery ventilators (ERV) air moving equipment (AME) ventilation fans and ceiling fans & electric fans. Tatsuya Kumazawa sales director Panasonic Eco Solutions Middle East & Africa (PESMAF) said: With our strong brand image high quality standards long history of servicing different markets for years and our strategic alliances with industry leaders; Panasonic is we...

In response to the growing demands from its customers for a wide range of transparent opalescent and satin lighting options for rail interiors Elkamet decided to use two of Sabic s new Lexan resins for its state-of-art lighting profiles Railway coach manufacturers can now employ high-performance LED (light-emitting diode) lighting systems including profiles that adhere to the sweeping new regulation aimed at ensuring safer European rail transportation EN 45545. The lighting profiles a product of Elkamet a leading manufacturer of profiles for lighting technologies were on display at Sabic s booth along with other solutions from Sabic s railway portfolio at InnoTrans the world s largest rail show in Berlin Germany. Profiles are decorative and functional covers for a wide range of lighting solutions used in rail carriages. In response to the growing demands from its customers for a wide range of transparent opalescent and satin lighting o...

SABIC S material solutions are helping customers in the electrical and lighting industries meet significant challenges which include a highly regulated environment that demands sustainable solutions while also helping them achieve enhanced design freedom durability and performance. Lighting regulations in the European Union and China favour the use of more sustainable solutions such as light-emitting diode (LED) versus incandescent bulbs while the industrial automation market continues to grow significantly. Sabic has responded to these challenges by collaborating with its customers to deliver a wide range of material innovations which are used in applications as diverse as the Fonckel One lamp Osram s Superstar LED lamp and Siemens Simatic S7 1500. The longer lasting LED market is growing at a fast pace but not without challenges. In the lighting industry our customers are looking for solutions that address heat management so that LED bulbs...

With an extensive product range of indoor and outdoor lighting fixtures Saudi Lighting Company (SLC) clientele includes residential commercial industrial and other applications. Moreover the company clams to be a pioneer in energy conservation products and cost effective installation and operations. Today reducing energy consumption has become of vital long-term importance particularly to ensure the longevity of electricity generating stations reducing the costs of energy projects and protecting the environment from pollution caused by the emissions and combustion of these stations. As the only indoor and outdoor light manufacturing company in Saudi Arabia according to SLC it ensures that all its products are tested before they reach its clients. The company s electrical lighting systems comply fully with the standards set by the Saudi Standards and Metrology Authority which ensures the highest level of safety reliability and performance. The lights a...

Saudi Lighting Company (SLC) has expanded and developed its products and manufacturing processes according to the economic development and marketing response according to the company. Since 1978 SLC has been producing outdoor lighting fixtures in participation with Sweden s Asea Company. In 1989 SLC merged with Arabian Lighting Company in manufacturing indoor lighting fixtures. With this merger SLC has since grown to become the leading manufacturer of lighting fixtures in the Middle East and has been continuously meeting customers demands. The company has supplied many of the most prestigious oil gas and petrochemical projects - including Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (Sabic) and Saudi Aramco - in the Kingdom in recent years and has adapted its range of products in that time to meet demand in the country. One of the most important lines produced by the company since 1995 is hazardous lighting a topic which until then had generated little solid ...