The CIBSE MENA Podcast brings together voices from across the building services and built environment community to explore the ideas, people and engineering solutions shaping the future of the region.
In this episode of Kotook Talk, Javad Mahmoodi, CEO of Kotook, sits down with Farah Naz FCIBSE RIBA AF AoU, Global Climate Advisory Director at SJ Group and CIBSE MENA Board Member, for a wide-ranging conversation on engineering, sustainability and the evolving role of the building services profession.
The conversation explores the story and legacy of CIBSE, its 129-year history of advancing engineering excellence, and its growing presence across the UAE and the wider MENA region. Farah also discusses the importance of developing the next generation of engineers through graduate programmes, professional development and knowledge sharing, and how engineers are increasingly playing a central role in turning sustainability ambitions into practical action.
With the region's built environment rapidly evolving, the discussion highlights the growing importance of sustainable design, climate action, innovation and collaboration in shaping the future of cities and communities.
This episode offers valuable insights for building services professionals, engineers, sustainability specialists, students, developers and anyone working across the UAE and MENA built environment.
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Hear Farah Naz share her perspectives on CIBSE, sustainability, engineering excellence and the future of the built environment across the region.
Featuring:
Farah Naz
Global Climate Advisory Director, SJ Group
Board Member, CIBSE MENA
Hosted by:
Javad Mahmoodi
CEO, Kotook