Executive Director – Sustainability Manager
With 37+ years of leadership in GCC and MENA markets, I bring extensive hands-on expertise across the full construction life cycle of large-scale projects—spanning high-rises, residential complexes, factories, and military facilities. I have successfully managed and delivered multi-billion-dollar EPC projects, combining technical excellence with strategic business leadership and P&L responsibility.
I am a Chartered Engineer (British Engineering Council) and hold multiple professional fellowships and certifications: FCIOB, FCABE, MRICS, Registered Engineering Judicial Expert Witness, Certified Contracts & Planning Manager, Value Engineering Specialist, Certified Arbitrator, Sustainability Professional, Lead Auditor, and Senior Assessor.
My executive career includes leadership roles such as Chief Technical Officer, Projects Director, and Senior Vice President, where I directed complex construction portfolios and multidisciplinary teams to successful outcomes.
Currently, I practice as a Licensed Engineer in the UAE, providing consultancy in Project Integrated Management, Contract Administration, Sustainability, and Energy Management. Over time, my passion has evolved from architectural engineering to advancing energy efficiency and sustainable development.
I hold certifications as a Sustainability, SDGs & GRI Practitioner, CEM, CEA, CMVP, CBCP, GPM, GGP, GPCP, LEED AP, WELL AP, Estidama PQP, and Al Safat CSE. Through these, I have helped deliver projects that achieved prestigious sustainability awards, reinforcing my commitment to building responsibly for the future.
Saher Salem’s Certified Technical Portfolio
Environmental Services
- Impact & Management Studies
- Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA).
- Environmental Impact Social Assessment (ESIA) Reports.
- Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP).
- Construction Environmental & Social Management Plans (CESMP).
- Operating Social Environmental Management Plan (OESMP).
- Regulatory Compliance
- Authority Code Compliance with Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD).
- Compliance with National Center for Environmental Compliance (NCEC) – KSA.
- Environmental Monitoring & Analysis
- Noise Monitoring & Acoustic Measurement (NC, NR, dB(A)).
- Shading Study of Built Environment.
- Ambient Air Quality Monitoring using AERMOD software.
- Micro-climate and Heat Island Analysis via CFD Simulation.
Energy Efficiency Services
- Energy Systems Assessment
- Assessment of Building & Facility Energy Systems (per AEE Standards).
- Energy Audits & Optimization (ISO 50001, ASHRAE Level 1, 2, 3 – Investment Grade).
- Energy Modelling & Verification
- Compliance with Energy Modelling, Measurement & Verification (IPMVP, EVO).
- Building Energy Simulation for New & Existing Buildings (eQuest software).
- Commissioning & Optimization
- Retro-Commissioning & Re-Commissioning of Building Systems (per NEBB, CSA, NFPA procedures).
- Identification & Implementation of Cost and Energy Saving Opportunities.
Building Envelope Commissioning Services
- Air Infiltration Test by ATTMA Level 2 Engineer.
- RESNET HERS Energy Rating as per ASTM E 779 / CIBSE TM23.
- Thermography with FLIR Camera by Thermographic Level 2.
- Water Penetration Test of Curtain Wall (AAMA 502.1, ASTM E 1105).
- Building Air Permeability Test (ASTM E783 – Air Leakage of Windows & Doors).
- Smoke Test to identify envelope leakages.
- Integrity Test as per NFPA 2001 Requirements.
Sustainability Services
Project Sustainability Strategy
- Identifying Owner’s Project Requirements (OPR) and Basis of Design (BOD).
- Life Cycle Costing (LCC) and Life Cycle Assessment (LCA).
- Preparing Project Sustainability Guidelines.
Green Building Certifications & Rating Systems
- LEED:
- BD+C (New Construction).
- EBOM (Existing Buildings).
- ID+C (Fit-Out & Retail Projects).
- ND (Communities & Cities).
- Estidama Pearl Rating System:
- Consultancy for New Buildings, Communities, and Villas.
- Pearl Qualified Professional (PQP) Services.
- Independent Commissioning Agent (ICA) Services.
- Al Sa’fat Rating System (Dubai):
- Commissioning of Building Services (503.0 – New Buildings, 503.2 – Existing Buildings).
- Other Global Systems:
- Green Globe Rating System Consultancy.
- BREEAM Assessor Services.
- WELL Rating System Consultancy, Auditing & Assessor Services.
- Masterdom Rating System Consultancy, Auditing & Assessor Services.
Sustainability Reporting & CSR
- CSR Sustainability Reporting in line with IR, CDB, SASB, SDGs, and GRI Standards.
- Reporting General Disclosures.
- Identifying material topics & their boundaries.
- Reporting on material topics.
Quality Assurance & Technical Compliance
- Procurement Strategies / Planning.
- Material / Equipment Technical Compliance Reviews.
- U-Value Measurement of Building Envelope Structures (Walls, Roofs, Glazing) as per ISO 9869.
- Waste Management (CWMP), Legionella Management, and Commissioning Plans.
Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ)
- Measurement of Indoor Air Contaminants (EPA / WHO Standards):
- TVOC, Formaldehyde, CO, Ozone, PM10 & PM5, NOx, Radon, CO2, RH, Mold.
Environmental & Sustainability Consultant | Carbon Capture & Storage Specialist
Nada Abu El Noor is a dedicated Environmental and Sustainability Consultant with expertise in Carbon Capture & Storage (CCS) and strong knowledge of UAE Environmental Legislation and Waste Management Regulations. With an MSc in Chemical Engineering focused on carbon capture applications, Nada combines technical depth with practical consulting experience to deliver sustainable, compliant, and innovative solutions across diverse projects.
Academic Credentials
- MSc. Chemical Engineering, Khalifa University, Abu Dhabi (2019–2021)
- Thesis: Synthesizing Activated Carbon from Date Seeds Waste for Carbon Capture Applications.
- BSc. Chemical Engineering, American University of Sharjah, Sharjah (2014–2018)
- Graduated Magna Cum Laude with GPA 3.85.
Professional Credentials
- Collaborated with Project Managers and clients to deliver environmental and sustainability project requirements.
- Coordinated technical inputs across multiple business units ensuring alignment and compliance.
- Supported delivery of technical reports, Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs), and concept design reports.
Professional Experience
- Development of Regulatory and Policy Instruments for Waste Management, Abu Dhabi.
- Development of Environmental Monitoring & Reporting Program requirements for major industrial sectors, Abu Dhabi.
- Expo City Villas – Environmental Services.
- Top Golf Abu Dhabi – Environmental & Waste Management Services.
- GHGT-15 Conference (2019–2021), IEAGHG Abu Dhabi – Conference Coordinator.
- Managed communications between Steering Committee and business units.
- Drafted conference budget template, sponsorship prospectus, and call-for-abstracts documentation.
Publications
- Review Paper – Chemosphere Journal – Elsevier Jun 2021
- Activated Carbons from Biomass-based Sources for CO₂ Capture Applications.
- Greenhouse Gas Technologies (GHGT-15) Conference Mar 2021
- Single Step Synthesis and Characterization of Activated Carbon from Date Seeds for CO₂ Capture.