The Middle East Lighting Association (MELA) is an international non-profit making association formed in 2012 by Gulf Advanced Lighting, GE Lighting, Osram, Philips Lighting & Tridonic..
MELA is an active association which supports the development of efficient lighting policy in the Middle East region.
MELA’s principle aim is to represent the interests of the leading lighting product manufacturers in their support to legislators across the region in drafting and implementing policy (standards and regulations) for lighting related products and services across the Middle East region.
MELA is dedicated to promoting energy efficient lighting practice for the benefit of the global environment, human comfort, and the health and safety of consumers.
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has replaced 14,400 traditional lighting units with contemporary, eco-friendly LED lights. This upgrade included at least 39 tunnels and crossings, spanning a total of 22.6 km. RTA is deeply committed to energy conservation, strengthening Dubai and the UAE’s standing in green economy and sustainability besides promoting a clean environment.…
Following successful stops in London, Oslo and Frankfurt earlier this year, the Chamber’s global investment tour continued to Dubai – representing a global financial capital and trade center – to catalyse new pathways of financing and developing African energy projects. “Sign baby sign. Let’s sign deals. Let’s get things done and improve the enabling environment. We need to be…
Dubai Investments Park goes green with LED lights retrofit project – project will help save 700,000 KWh of energy per year. Dubai Investments Park (DIP), an unique integrated commercial, industrial and residential community in the Middle East said it has completed its LED lights retrofit project across identified areas within DIP as part of implementing…
If the country complies with United Nations convention to eliminate mercury from products and processes, Nigeria is to have financial savings of $2.47 billion in fluorescent lighting phase-out by 2025. “MEPS for lighting will help and play crucial roles in reducing energy consumption, as it sets the benchmark for the energy efficiency of lighting products…
The Report “The lighting fixtures market in Middle East and North Africa” (MENA region), now in its eighth edition, provides historical data and trend on production, international trade and market size of the lighting fixtures industry in the MENA region highlighting the two main market segments for lighting fixtures, residential lighting and professional lighting, indoor…
This post concerns amendments issued by SASO in respect of SASO-2902:2018/AMD 1:2021 which was announced last year i.e. Energy Efficiency, Functionality and Labelling Requirements for Lighting Part 2. Good to know that amendments include the removal of the exemption of the decorative luminaire and additional changes that include : Special requirements for strip light. An…
