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Green Building and Sustainable Design:
Green building is a method of designing and constructing
a building that minimizes adverse impact on our natural
resources and environment. Sustainable design brings a
practical view to design and construction of “building with
an ecologically sustainable focus”. This not only considers
the building’s performance, but also the materials used.
In addition to increasing energy and water efficiency;
sustainable buildings reduce pollution, alleviate strain on
utility infrastructure, conserve fuel systems and elevate
occupants comfort, productivity and health. In essence, this
includes designing and constructing a building with energy
and water efficiency in mind, as well as minimizing any
adverse impact of the building on its inhabitants as well as
the environment.
 
RAK Ceramics’s Response in Support to Green Building
Construction:
As a responsible global leader in the ceramic industry,
protection and preservation of the environment
is a top priority for RAK Ceramics. We believe the
long-term success of the company depends on the
satisfaction of its customers and the stakeholder’s
commitment in environmental friendly and sustainable
operations.
 
Protection of the environment, reducing climate change and
emissions and minimizing ecological impact are the main
reasons of RAK Ceramics in supporting and getting involved
in the Green Building Construction. As testimony, the
company invested on mechanisms that reduce the adverse
impact of the company’s operations and products, to the
natural resources and environment.
 
Two of the noble reasons for promoting the use ceramic
and gres porcellanato tiles for floor and wall finishing are
“achieving lower operating lifecycle costs” for building
and “creating a healthy indoor environment” for humans.
The cost involved for the maintenance of ceramic and gres
porcellanato tiles is less and the life cycle is longer than
other floor and wall fit-outs. As well, international research
has clearly shown that green building fit-outs are not just
better for the environment but more importantly, they are
better for the health and productivity of those who live or
work in them. Poor indoor air quality and toxic fumes from a
range of building materials including paints, wood products
and carpets contribute to poor health and productivity
in office workers. RAK Ceramics promotes building
fit-outs that will provide healthier indoor environment and
more productive workplaces which also have less negative
impact on the environment.

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Exhibitions

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Cevisama, Spain RAK Ceramics successfully
Bau, Germany participated in Cevisama 2011
exhibition in Valencia, Spain.
Cersaie, Italy Cevisama exemplifies quality and
excellence in the global ceramic
tile industry. Moreover, the
exhibition attracts the biggest
buyers, exhibitors and trade
visitors from around the world,
providing a truly global exposure.
RAK Ceramics at Cevisama
2011 as this set the pace for our
marketing initiatives for the rest
of 2011 with launch of its latest
exquisite tile collection such as
Jewel Collection, Zebra Series,
Fossilwood Series, Afro Fabric,
etc.
RAK Ceramics participated at the
Big 5 International Building
& Construction Show, Dubai
2010 with an impressive display
of cutting-edge products such as
its Nanopix Slim seires, Stoneart
collection using latest digital
printing technology.
The latest collection of new tile
designs that includes Top Class,
Dolomite, Interlocking, Nanopix
Slim and Rajasthan along with
latest bathware designs such as
Credenza and Opulance were
showcased over a spacious 400
sq. m. stand at Cersaie Fair 2010
in Italy which is easily the most
important exhibition for ceramic
industry worldwide.
RAK Ceramics have carved a
niche for itself in Germany by
participating in major trade fairs
& exhibitions in regular basis such
as BAU Fair, Munich and ISH,
Frankfurt where RAK Ceramics
products have consistently
impressed the clients.
RAK Ceramics stand at ISH Gulf
2005 exhibition was adjudged
as the Best Stand for design
& presentation amongst 330
participants.

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Projects

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Contribution to International projects

RAK Ceramics supplies to several hundreds of top companies in the world. These companies span from large distribution chains
& retailers, top most construction companies and well known real estate developers.

RAK Ceramics’ figures as an official supplier of floor tiles for the construction / renovation of the showrooms of Mercedez-
Benz, worldwide. Our products have been used in showrooms of BMW as well.

Our products have been specified and used for many buildings being constructed for the 2004 Olympic Games in Greece. Some
of the largest “Big Box” retailers of building materials market our products. Some of the famous names amongst that are Home
Depot in the USA, Bauhaus & Raab Karcher in Germany; the Saint-Gobain Group in France and many other renowned names.

Siam Paragon Shopping - Bangkok A partial list of some of the projects
Cham City Center Syria
u Project: HEATHROW AIRPORT - London
Heathrow Airport - London u Project: WEMBLEY STADIUM - London
u Project: DAIMLERCHRYSLER - Europe

MERCEDES SHOWROOMS
u Project: MERCEDES BENZ CAR SHOWROOM - Kuwait
u Project: VW AUDI & LAMBORGJINI - Kuwait

CAR SHOWROOM
u Project: ROCHER FERREO - Toronto, Canada
u Project: OLYMPIC VILLAGE 2004 - Athens, Greece

OLYMPICS
u Project: DEFENSE OUEST - Paris, France
u Project: RIVER QUEST - Paris, France
u Project: GRAND HYATT - Washington DC
u Project: GRAND HYATT - Eldersburg , MD, USA
u Project: GRAND HYATT - Ashkabat, Turkmenistan
u Project: GRAND HYATT HOTEL - Dubai
u Project: SHERATON PLAZA HOTEL - Dubai
u Project: HOLIDAY INN - Sharjah
u Project: HOTEL INTERCONTINENTAL - Paris
u Project: CROWN CASINO HOTEL - Melbourne, Australia
u Project: SARABIA HOTEL MANOR - Phillipines
u Project: ABBOTSFORD COVE - Sydney
u Project: TONGLEN BEACH RESORT - Phillipines
u Project: CHAM CITY CENTER - syria
u Project: ROYAL PALACE - King Hussein, Jordan
u Project: PRESIDENTIAL PALACE - Ashkabat, Turkmenistan
u Project: H.H. SHEIKH ZAYED - Al Bahr Palace, Al Jarf Palace

AL NAHYAN
u Project: THE MEADOWS PROJECT - Jebel Ali Properties
u Project: GARDEN HILL PROJECT - Union Properties
u Project: AHMED AL ATTAR TOWER - Dubai
u Project: METRO M2 LAUSANNE - Lausanne, Switzerland
u Project: RAILWAY STATION FERROVIE NORD - Milan
u Project: COLOGNE/BONN AIRPORT- Germany
u Project: INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT - Nanjing
u Project: ISLAMABAD AIRPORT - Pakistan
u Project: SIALKOT AIRPORT - Sialkot, Pakistan
u Project: FAISALABAD AIRPORT - Faisalabad, Pakistan
u Project: QUETTA AIRPORT - Quetta, Pakistan
u Project: HYDERABAD AIRPORT - Hyderabad, Pakistan
u Project: AMERICAN UNIVERSITY - Sharjah
u Project: AMERICAN UNIVERSITY - Jebel Ali
u Project: EUROPIAN UNIVERSITY - Lahore, Pakistan

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u Project: KNOWLEGDE VILLAGE - Dubai Cologne / Bonn Airport - Germany
u Project: SULTAN QABOOS UNIVERSITY - Muscat, Oman Wembley Stadium - London
u Project: AL JAZIRA ACADEMY - Doha Qatar Defense Ouest - Paris, France
u Project: Mc DONALDS - Australia
u Project: SIAM PARAGON MALL - Bangkok, Thailand
u Project: THE CENTRE - Hong Kong
u Project: MARINA MALL - Abu Dhabi
u Project: CARREFOUR HYPERMARKET - Kuwait
u Project: UPIM DEPARTMENTAL STORES - Italy
u Project: COIN OVIESSE DEPARTMENTAL STORES - Italy
u Project: ARMANI CENTRAL SHOP - Italy
u Project: VIRGIN MEGA STORE - Kuwait
u Project: CENTRO COMERCIAL UNIVENTAS - Medellin, Colombia
u Project: ASKABAT MOSQUE - Dome Project, Turlmenistan
u Project: CRUST PIZZA CHAIN - Sydney, NSW - Australia
u Project: GLADESVILLA RSL - Sydney, NSW - Australia
u Project: GLOIRA JEANS STORES - NSW - Australia
u Project: GRODON RUGBY CLUB - Mandarin, NSW - Australia
u Project: NESTLE HEAD OFFICE - Lahore, Pakistan
u Project: DAEWOO - Pakistan
u Project: HOLIDAY INN MULTAN - Lahore, Pakistan
u Project: KFC, PIZZA HURT, MCDONALD - Pakistan
u Project: PRIME MINISTER SECRATRIATE - Islamabad, Pakistan
u Project: KUWAIT UNIVERSITY - Kuwait
u Project: NHA SAAD ABADALLAH CITY - Kuwait
u Project: MUBARAK AL KABIR HOSPITAL - Kuwait
u Project: SUZUKI CAR SHOWROOM - Kuwait
u Project: AMERICAN EMBASSY - Baghdad, Iraq
u Project: THE WAVES - Oman
u Project: PALM RESIDENCY - Libya

And several more…………..

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Contribution to UAE projects

RAK Ceramics’ has contributed to various landmarks in the U.A.E. belonging to Government and the Private
sector. Within the UAE, only some of the recent major projects that the Company supplied to are Burj Khalifa,
Emirates Palace, Mirdiff City Center, Dubai International City, Dubai Festival City, Jumeirah Beach
Residence, Discovery gardens, Dubai Silicon Oasis, Burj Dubai & Arabian Ranches.

A partial list of some of the projects

u Project: JEBEL ALI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
u Project: INTERNATIONAL CITY
u Project: DAMAC- LAKE VIEW & LAKE TERRACE
u Project: DUBAI MARINA MALL
u Project: MARINA PINNACLE TOWER
u Project: BAY CENTRAL, Dubai
u Project: MINA AL ARAB, RAK
u Project: IBN-BATUTA MALL, Dubai
u Project: JUMEIRAH GOLF ESTATE, Dubai
u Project: BIO-TECHNOLOGY PARK, Dubai
Grand Hyatt Hotel, Dubai u Project: AL GHURAIR CITY EXP., Dubai
Ibn Batuta Mall, Dubai u Project: MUSSAFFA CARREFOUR, Abu Dhabi
u Project: CARREFOUR MIRDIF, Dubai
Dubai Marina Mall, Dubai u Project: SKY COURT RESIDENCE, Al Ain - Dubai
u Project: SORNONNE UNIVERSITY, Al Reem Island
u Project: AL AIN UNIVERSITY, Al Ain
u Project: ATLANTIS HOTEL UTILITY BLDG, Dubai
u Project: DUBAI WATER FRONT, Dubai
u Project: JUMEIRAH CLUSTER-X, Dubai
u Project: THE COVE RAK TOURISM, RAK
u Project: YASMIN VILLAGE, RAK
u Project: BURJ KHALIFA, Dubai
u Project: MARINA PINNACCLE TOWER, Dubai
u Project: JEBEL ALI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, Jebel Ali
u Project: MINA AL ARAB, RAK
u Project: GULF TOWER II – EMAAR PROPERTIES
u Project: 1ST GULF BANK 7 BUILDING PROJECT
u Project: AL BARARI 11 TOWER PROJECT IN BUSINESS BAY
u Project: LAMCY MALL, AL KHAWNEEJ
u Project: FAIRMONT HOTEL & RESORT, Dubai
u Project: REFURBISHMENT OF AL GHURAIR, Dubai
CENTRE CITY
u Project: GRAND HYATT HOTEL
u Project: AL BUSTAN ROTANNA HOTEL
u Project: BURJ AL ARAB
u Project: AHMED AL ATTAR TOWER, Dubai
u Project: AL MAHA RESORT – Sharjah
u Project: REEM PLAZA – AL BUHAIRAH, Sharjah
u Project: ALI MOOSA TOWER , Sharjah
u Project: AL ITTIHAD TOWER, Sharjah
u Project: AL MANARA TOWER- Sharjah
u Project: AMERICAN UNIVERSITY, Sharjah
u Project: AMERICAN UNIVERSITY – Jebel Ali
u Project: AL HAWAI TOWER – SHK. ZAYED ROAD, Dubai
u Project: CAREFOUR – Dubai
u Project: CAREFOUR – AL AIN
u Project: DIAMOND PARK - Dubai 57