Abdul Quddus Sheikh
Director of Engineering
The Palace - The Old Town

Abdul Quddus Sheikh has been serving the Middle East Hotel industry in the Green Engineering field since its implementation.

He was one of the very first hoteliers who planned, introduced and implemented an environment-friendly project in Dubai.

Since then Abdul’s life evolves around environmental concerns, challenges and solutions.

The initial task Abdul introduced was to implement a Green Committee among the hotel’s associates.

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In addition to the Green Committee, Abdul has installed a Green Board in the staff corridor, which shares the latest environment improvements and news. An idea box is also located next to the Green Board

He introduced a herb garden to the hotel, which is located in front of Thiptara, the hotel's signature Thai restaurant.

These herbs are now used daily as part of the restaurant’s cuisine.

Since January 2009, Mr Abdel Quddus has succeeded in reducing the utilities cost of the hotel by an incredible 82%.

According to his colleagues, he never misses an opportunity which could help him and his hotel to serve the environment better.