What does it actually mean to be an engineer as AI starts taking on part of the job? We put that question to ASHRAE’s Society President during his visit to the UAE this June.
ASHRAE sets the global standards for heating, cooling, and ventilation, and connects you with 50,000+ engineers and researchers worldwide. This is our chapter’s newsletter, Vol. 08 for you.
Whether you’re involved in HVAC (Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning) related decisions, leading a team, or just starting out, we have something for you.
Curious what he said? Where AI is taking building design, and how he’d approach our energy standards differently if starting from scratch?
Wondering who’s shaping the chapter’s direction this year? Meet the new Board of Governors under President Osama Khayata, and see what’s ahead as the chapter focuses on growing this community, more events, more access, more reasons to get involved.
Making decisions on refrigerants right now? Get a clear, practical breakdown of A2Ls, A3s, and what the Kigali Amendment actually means for our region.
Working around data centers? See where cooling is headed next: thermal energy storage, liquid cooling, and green hydrogen.
New to the field or still studying? See what 40 university teams built at our STEM Challenge this year, real problems, real prototypes, and a good look at what’s possible early in your career.
Feel like you don’t quite belong yet? Our Women in ASHRAE community had an honest conversation about imposter syndrome, along with a terrarium workshop with EmiratesGBC built around real connection, not just networking.
Thinking about connecting with the wider HVAC regional network? ASHRAE CRC 2026 in Cairo brings together professionals from across the region for technical sessions and networking you won’t get locally. Registration is open now, early bird ends July 31st.
The full issue is below. Wherever you are in your career, there’s a section written with you in mind.
Haven’t joined ASHRAE yet? This is a good time to change that.
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