ديزرت بورد تفوز بجائزة "الشركة المصنعة لمواد البناء المستدامة لهذا العام" في جوائز التميز في الاستدامة 2025
DesertBoard is delighted to announce that it has been awarded the “Sustainable Building Material Manufacturer of the Year” at the Sustainability Excellence Awards 2025, organised by Gulf News in collaboration with Being She.
This prestigious recognition reinforces DesertBoard’s position as a leader in sustainable innovation within the construction sector and highlights the company’s ongoing contribution to the UAE’s Net Zero 2050 vision. As the world’s first manufacturer of engineered palm-based wooden boards — known as Palm Strand Board (PSB®) — DesertBoard is redefining the future of construction by transforming agricultural byproducts into high-performance, eco-friendly building materials. This approach not only reduces reliance on imported materials but also promotes circular economy practices, supporting sustainable growth within the region.
Palm Strand Board (PSB®) is an engineered wooden board sustainably manufactured from locally sourced pruned date palm fronds. PSB® wooden boards are formaldehyde-free, highly moisture-resistant, have a fire rating of up to 90 minutes, offer termite resistance, and possess high structural strength. PSB® is designed to meet the rigorous demands of modern construction while significantly reducing waste and carbon footprint, making it a truly sustainable alternative to traditional wood-based boards.
Independent testing by the Engineering Department at Abu Dhabi University confirmed PSB®’s superior moisture resistance, recording a water contact angle of 72° — significantly higher than MDF (50.2°) and plywood (65°). This reduced surface wettability minimizes water absorption, ensuring consistent performance and lasting protection even in humid environments.
PSB® also demonstrates exceptional structural performance, offering a screw withdrawal capacity of 1,356 N at the edge and 1,112 N on the face, as certified under BS EN 320:2011. Combining these technical advantages with zero formaldehyde emissions, PSB® empowers event designers and fabricators to create impactful, eco-conscious environments that reflect innovation, reliability, and lasting appeal.
يمثل الفوز بهذه الجائزة أكثر من مجرد إقرار بتميز القطاع؛ فهو يؤكد التزام ديزرت بورد بدعم أجندة الاستدامة الوطنية، وتعزيز الاقتصاد المحلي، والارتقاء بممارسات التصنيع الواعية بيئياً في جميع أنحاء دولة الإمارات العربية المتحدة.
وقال كامران فرح، المدير في ديزرت بورد: "نشعر بفخر حقيقي لتلقي هذا التقدير". وأضاف: "تحفزنا هذه الجائزة على مواصلة دفع عجلة التغيير المؤثر والاستمرار في رسم ملامح مستقبل أكثر استدامة وأكثر مرونة لدولة الإمارات العربية المتحدة وخارجها."
تواصل ديزرت بورد التزامها الراسخ بالابتكار والاستدامة والتصنيع المسؤول، رائدةً جهود تحويل ممارسات قطاع البناء نحو غدٍ مستدام.
أجرى السيد كمال فرح، المدير في ديزرت بورد، مقابلة حصرية مع صحيفة جلف نيوز. شاهد الفيديو هنا
