Held at the Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai on the 24^th of April 2024, the award ceremony for the Zak Awards for Excellence in Façade Design & Engineering celebrated exceptional advancements and contributions to the façade industry in the region and beyond across 12 distinct categories.

Among the awardees, Dar’s Head of Façade Engineering and Technical Support Unit, Isaac Mufarrij was honoured under the category for “Outstanding Contribution to the Façade Industry” for his exceptional contributions to the façade design industry in the Middle East and his pivotal leadership role in shaping façades and building envelopes throughout the region.

In his acceptance speech, Isaac stated: “I am honoured to accept this award for outstanding contribution to the façade industry. My warmest gratitude to my company, Dar. Dar’s commitment to excellence, innovation, and sustainability has not only embraced my career for almost 35 years, but also gave me the opportunity to lead the façade engineering and technical assistance, on some of the region’s most ambitious and iconic building projects.”

The Zak Awards, organised by Zak Exhibitions & Conferences, recognise remarkable achievements of architects, developers, contractors, and various building professionals for their pioneering contributions to the field of façade design and engineering. This year’s event is the first of its kind in the region and coincides with the 146^th edition of Zak World of Façades – a globally recognised conference series focusing on façade design and engineering. Marking the 9^th UAE edition, this year’s conference focused on sustainable innovations and tackling construction industry challenges related to the building envelope.

A heartfelt congratulations to Isaac for this remarkable achievement!