The CIBSE Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Awards shortlist has been announced, showcasing the wealth of talent and innovation in the region.
Formerly known as the CIBSE UAE Annual Awards, the accolades have been revitalised and relaunched this year, and celebrate the outstanding achievements of engineers, projects and companies across the MENA region.
There are 27 awards up for grabs, in four categories: Projects, People, Companies, and Products and Innovations.
Among those shortlisted in the nine Projects awards are: Masdar City net zero energy mosque, by Arup; HSBC Jumeirah branch, by WSP Middle East; and Dubai Exhibition Centre Campus Legacy, by Egis.
There are also nine categories focused on individuals whose dedication and hard work contribute to industry achievements. These awards showcase engineers at each stage of their career, from graduates and young engineers to executives.
In the Companies category, awards will be presented for Consultancy, Contractor and Manufacturer/Supplier of the Year, recognising the contribution of each to making buildings safe, comfortable and healthy places to live and work.
Products making an impact in digital engineering, embodied carbon, sustainability and lighting will be rewarded in the Products and Innovations category, which showcases the huge array of technological advancements and sustainable solutions being developed to achieve net zero goals.
The winner of the CIBSE UAE Student Design Competition 2025 will also be announced at the awards ceremony. This year’s theme is ‘Intelligent buildings’, and students were challenged to design or retrofit a building that integrates intelligent systems and real-time energy optimisation.
The MENA Awards have been produced in collaboration with the CIBSE UAE Region, and thanks go to the headline sponsor, FJ Group.
They serve as a platform to recognise excellence in building services engineering, highlighting innovative projects and professionals who are setting new standards in sustainability, safety and performance.
The awards ceremony is on 30 October, at the W Hotel in Dubai, and will bring together industry leaders and innovators to acknowledge exemplary contributions to the built environment.
To view the shortlist in full, and to book your place to find out who takes home the trophies, visit: Mena Awards