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The opening ceremony of the 3rd International ASHRAE Conference on Energy & Indoor Environment for Hot Climates, organized by the ASHRAE Qatar Oryx Chapter, was held under the patronage of the Qatar Society of Engineers and honored by the presence of ASHRAE Society President M. Dennis Knight Knight.

As part of his official visit to the Region-at-Large, President Knight engaged in a series of impactful events and technical visits across Qatar, reflecting ASHRAE’s commitment to global collaboration and innovation in the built environment.

🏛️ GORD Visit
President Knight, along with senior delegates, was warmly welcomed by the Gulf Organisation for Research & Development (GORD) at its QSTP headquarters. 

🌐 Site Visit to Qatar District Cooling Company – Qatar Cool
A field visit was made to Qatar District Cooling Company (Qatar Cool)’s largest district cooling plant at The Pearl – Qatar. The visit showcased cutting-edge district cooling technology and its impact on urban sustainability.

🎓 Qatar University Engagement
President Knight also visited Qatar University, where he addressed mechanical engineering students on the vital role of HVAC systems in our daily lives. He also took the opportunity to commend the ASHRAE Student Chapter members for their dedication and contributions to advancing engineering excellence.

ASHRAE Region-at-Large proudly celebrates the successful inauguration of the ASHRAE Alexandria Chapter, a significant milestone in expanding ASHRAE’s global footprint and advancing the arts and sciences of HVAC&R across new regions.

As the third stop on ASHRAE Society President M. Dennis Knight Regional visit, this event was a powerful reminder of ASHRAE’s mission to inspire, connect, and support professionals across all corners of the world. President Knight shared impactful insights with the attendees, reinforcing the importance of sustainability, innovation, and regional collaboration.

The event was graced by the presence of distinguished ASHRAE Society and Regional leaders

ASHRAE Region-at-Large is proud to support this new chapter and looks forward to seeing it thrive as a hub of innovation, collaboration, and excellence in the region.

What an inspiring evening with ASHRAE Society President M. Dennis Knight (2024-25) during his second stop in Region-at-Large!

In collaboration with the ASHRAE Cairo and Pyramids Chapters, President Knight shared an empowering message with our members, young engineers and students — highlighting the critical role of sustainability, innovation, and dedication in shaping the future of the HVAC&R industry

A proud and historic milestone for ASHRAE Region-at-Large! The ASHRAE Ghana Chapter has been officially inaugurated at the beautiful Labadi Beach Hotel in Accra

In the esteemed presence of ASHRAE global and regional leadership:
🔹 M. Dennis Knight Knight, ASHRAE President
🔹 Sarah E. Maston, P.E., BCxP, LEED AP, ASHRAE Treasurer
🔹 Farooq Mehboob, ASHRAE Presidential Member
🔹 Bassel Anbari PE , Director & Regional Chair – RAL
🔹 Adeeba Mehboob, RMCR – RAL
🔹 Abbas Sajid, Nominating Committee Chair – RAL
🔹Ade Awujoola, Regional DEI Chair

Event Highlights:

📸 Engaging with ASHRAE Ghana Chapter Executives & Board of Governors
🎓 Inauguration of the ASHRAE Student Branch at Accra Technical University (ATU) – inspiring the next generation of HVACR professionals!

💬 And that’s just the beginning!

ASHRAE Region-at-Large extends its appreciation to the ASHRAE Bahrain Chapter for hosting CTTC RVC Mr. Osama Khayata facilitating an engaging and insightful program for members, students, and young engineers.

Event Highlights:

🔹 Site Visit to Armacell Factory – Providing Student Members & Young Engineers with hands-on industry exposure.
🔹 ASHRAE Certifications Presentation – Led by Mr. Osama, offering guidance on professional growth through ASHRAE’s certifications.
🔹 HVAC Basics Training – Conducted by Chapter Past President Mr. Dessy Thomas Philip, empowering YEA Members & Students with fundamental knowledge.
🔹 ASHRAE Technical Committees (TCs) Talk – Delivered by Immediate Past President Mr. Vinod Venugopal, PMP®, emphasizing the importance and benefits of TC participation.

A special thanks to Mr. Osama for his continued support, valuable insights, and guidance to the Bahrain Chapter’s Board of Governors (BOG), strengthening their efforts to enhance chapter activities.

The ASHRAE Region-at-Large (RAL) Planning Meeting (RPM) at the ASHRAE Winter Meeting 2025 in Orlando was a fantastic gathering of regional leaders, chapter representatives, and members, all focused on shaping the future of RAL!

This event organized at Hilton Orlando, Key Largo A (Lower Level) at Orlando on Monday, February 10, 2025

A big thank you to the ASHRAE Foundation for their ongoing support and to the incredible team that made this event possible: Doug Fick, Devin Abellon, P.E. and  Rachel Romero, PE – Facilitators for their guidance and insights. Lizzy Seymour, CMP and Kierra Weaver – ASHRAE Staff for seamless organization and support.

This 1.5-day crash course provided invaluable knowledge to our regional chapter members helping them to navigate the ASHRAE organizational structure, delegate effectively, and motivate volunteers towards the ASHRAE mission. It was also a fantastic opportunity to network and connect with ASHRAE colleagues from around the world.

Participated Members from our Region-At-Large are Omer Khan – ASHRAE Pakistan Chapter, Maria Morgan – ASHRAE Pyramids Chapter, Kwaku Asiedu Boateng – ASHRAE Ghana Chapter, Mohamed Faizal – ASHRAE Falcon Chapter

This event organized at January 10-11, 2025 at ASHRAE HQ in Atlanta

ASHRAE RAL RVC YEA Chair Ms. Eman Sherif visited ASHRAE Falcon Chapter, conducted a training on YEA and Communication Skills 

This event organized at Arjan Rotana, Media City at Dubai, UAE on 12th October, 2024

Big News from ASHRAE Region At Large!

On Oct 6, 2024, ASHRAE held a signing ceremony between the RAL and Region XIV DRCs in Karachi, Pakistan, to officially modify the Region At Large boundaries. This move strengthens ASHRAE’s global reach and enhances support for international members.

For full details, check out the press release:

Inauguration of the Anwar Sadat HVAC&R Lab at NED University by ASHRAE Society President Dennis Knight, Secretary Sarah Maston, Executive VP and ASHRAE Chief Staff Officer Jeff Littleton, Presidential Member Tim Wentz, Presidential Member Farooq Mehboob, RAL DRC Bassel Anbari along with ASHRAE Pakistan Chapter Officers

This state-of-the-art lab is a testament to our commitment to fostering innovation and advancing education in the HVAC&R Industry. It will equip students with hands-on-experience and practical knowledge to excel in their careers and lead the way in the future of engineering

Thanks to ASHRAE Central Pakistan Chapter for this initiative, which should reflect in other chapters under ASHRAE Region-At-Large