ArabianBusiness.com - Middle East Business News
Wednesday, 25 November 2009 08:42 UAE time

YOUR DIRECTORY /

| Share |

Oman tourism resort wins first eco-friendly award

by This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it  on Friday, 14 November 2008
GREEN AWARD: for Oman's Zighy Bay resort.

An Oman-based tourism resort has scooped the first Estidama Sustainability Award in recognition of its eco-friendly approach to business.

Six Senses Hideaway at Zighy Bay has won the award, the first to be presented by the Abu Dhabi Urban Planning Council (UPC).

The award recognises a specific project in the GCC region for its sustainable construction programme and environmental impact on the surrounding region.

Story continues below
advertisement

Six Senses Hideaway Zighy Bay was praised for its use of traditional materials such as wattle and sandstone which both serve to reduce energy consumption.

They also use natural ventilation, passive shading, recycled timber, as well as local materials and suppliers.

In addition, the resort also gives a percentage of its revenue to environmental projects.

The resort also embraces water saving technology, including treatment of waste water to water greenery and flush toilets.

Estidama, which means sustainability in Arabic, is a unique framework that integrates the four pillars of environment, economic, social and cultural dimensions.

| Share |


READERS' COMMENTS

Disclaimer: The views expressed here by our readers are not necessarily shared by ArabianBusiness.com or its employees.

Click here to post a comment


Add your Comment
All posts are sent to the administrator for review and are published only after approval. ArabianBusiness.com reserves the right to remove any comment at any time for any reason. Please keep your responses appropriate and on topic.
Arabian Business would like to point out that only comments relevant to the story will be published. Any containing personal insults or inappropriate language will not be approved.
Name *
Remember me on this computer
Email *
(Your email address will not be published)
City
Country
Subject *
Comment *
Notify me of further comments


Please click post only once - your comment will not be published immediately.


MORE FROM ARABIANBUSINESS.COM

SHARE PRICE CHECK

 EMAIL ALERTS

  1. Abu Dhabi Urban Planning Council

  2. Travel & Hospitality


Tell us your story

READER COMMENTS

  1. Dubai's Oct property sales value rises by 50% - official 09
    25 Nov ' 09 at 06:24
    First they were making excuses for the poor sales in Sept due to Ramadan and now they are boasting of increased sales during Oct.   More  »
  2. Why I h8 junk txts 06
    25 Nov ' 09 at 00:21
    As to why someone who hasn't figured out the silence function on her phone is allowed to write this article.   More  »
  3. Jeweller closures ‘inevitable’ as gold demand slumps 03
    24 Nov ' 09 at 15:13
    In this difficult times we need to sustain some pain but in the long run this place will be one of the best places in the world as We...   More  »

Read all user comments >

Gitex 2009

MORE FROM ARABIANBUSINESS.COM