POLICY DEVELOPMENTS
The GCC construction industry[1] has been hit hard by the fall in oil prices since 2014. Construction and infrastructure projects account for the biggest proportion of project spending in the region.
Global Lighting Association launches STRATEGIC ROADMAP OF THE GLOBAL LIGHTING INDUSTRY
An important role of the Global Lighting Association is to share knowledge on global trends, and for this reason the GLA has prepared The Strategic Roadmap of the Global Lighting Industry. The Association also initiates policies and actions in areas of common interest and provides governments with relevent product and market information. MELA is an…
New MELA President – John Carruthers Managing Director Fagerhult Lighting Group MENA
At the MELA Board meeting that took place in Dubai on the 17th October 2017, John Carruthers Managing Director Fagerhult Lighting Group MENA was elected President of MELA by the members for the period 1st January 2018 to 31st December 2020. The following activities for MELA have been agreed for 2018 in support of lighting policy…
MELA Policy Update Meeting with ESMA (Dubai March 2018)
New deadlines approved by ESMA for ECAS logo implementation on product and its packaging.
Urbanisation Facts
This infographic highlights some key information about the growth in population and the expected urbanisation.
Tungsram Operations Kft. succeeds GE Lighting as MELA Board member
It its announcement on February 14, 2018 GE reported that it is selling the Europe, Middle East, Africa and Turkey Lighting business, as well as its Global Automotive Lighting division. This transaction includes the Hungarian organization as well. As part of the sale, the new owner, Tungsram Operations Kft. will act as legal successor in terms…
MELA Director judge @ Under / Postgraduate Projects at Future Generation Awards
This competition is for Undergraduate and Postgraduate students who have the opportunity to display their creations/innovations during the Middle East Electricity exhibition held in March in Dubai. MELA Director Gerald Strickland and other industry experts were recently asked to support this activity by judging the program entries. Many major universities participated and a dedicated area on the show floor was set up…