It is a unique opportunity for the region to recognize and celebrate the creativity and technical skill of the world's leading lighting designers in enhancing the region's built environment through the power of light. Cutting-edge, dynamic and ground-breaking projects are being built in this fast-paced and exciting environment, the night-time image of these buildings as enhanced by lighting is of huge importance.

MELDA is fully supported by the International Association of Lighting Designers (IALD), and (LUCI) Lighting Urban Community International.

The awards stand for quality and distinction in the Middle East and will create a benchmark of excellence which will be instantly recognisable and will generate valuable publicity and marketing.

Judged by an independent and broad-based panel, winners of MELDA will be presented at an extravagant Gala dinner held on the 27th April 2008, attended by the world’s leading lighting designers, and senior professionals involved in the delivery of the region's major projects.

The awards this year will contain ten categories including the prestigious 'Middle East Lighting Project of the Year'.

Closing date for entries is January 31, 2008.

For full entry details please click here.