DAIKIN Celebrates 100th Anniversary in Dubai with Focus on Innovation and Sustainability

Daikin’s 100th anniversary celebrations in Dubai’s Museum of the Future’s hosted a prestigious event and featured a captivating drone show over Dubai skies. At this significant gathering, Daikin’s distributors from Turkey and the Middle East gathered to share the company’s vision of innovation and sustainability. At this historic gathering, Daikin distributors developed joint strategies for the future and strengthened cooperation. The event, which brought together strong representatives from Turkey and the Middle East, underscored the importance of cooperation while further cementing Daikin’s position as a global leader.

Daikin, a global leader in the heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVAC-R) sector, celebrated its 100th anniversary at a prestigious event held at Dubai’s Museum of the Future and with a captivating drone show over Palm Jumeirah. 

At the event, Daikin Turkey and Middle East distributors gathered to share the company’s vision of innovation and sustainability and to strengthen cooperation strategies. Daikin’s century of groundbreaking technological innovations were highlighted and “Shaping Future Comfort Through Innovation for 100 Years” conference was held. The event featured futurist Dr. Noah Raford, an expert in strategic forecasting, innovation and project management who has made significant contributions to the United Arab Emirates’s future-focused initiatives. The spectacular event concluded with an impressive 10-minute drone show that illuminated Dubai’s skyline with the Daikin logo.

Innovation and sustainable growth 

The event, which highlighted Daikin’s commitment to innovation, demonstrated the company’s critical role in supporting sustainable growth in the MEA (Middle East and Africa) region. Within the scope of the event, Daikin’s contributions to regional infrastructure and energy-efficient solutions were addressed. Projects in strategic sectors such as food security, urban development and data centre cooling were discussed, while emerging trends such as rising consumer demand for environmentally friendly products, customer-centric strategies and artificial intelligence’s role in enhancing operational efficiency were evaluated.

Daikin’s 100-year legacy and future vision 

Hasan Önder, General Manager of Daikin Turkey and Middle East & Africa Region, expressed the company’s 100-year success story and its vision for the future in his remarks at the event:

“As we celebrate Daikin’s 100 years of innovation, we also celebrate our journey developing air conditioning solutions that have transformed how people live and work worldwide. Our legacy is built on a commitment to sustainability and technological leadership, and we continue to pioneer change in delivering energy-efficient, environmentally friendly solutions. Looking ahead, we remain committed to driving further growth in the sector while creating healthier and more comfortable spaces for communities around the world.” 

Following Hasan Önder, General Manager of Daikin Turkey and Middle East & Africa Region, remarks highlighting sustainability for the future, Tuna Gülenç, Deputy General Manager of Daikin Middle East & Africa Region, highlighted Daikin’s rapid growth in the Middle East and Africa regions. Gülenç summarised Daikin’s journey with the following words: 

“Daikin has achieved extraordinary growth and market leadership, particularly in the Middle East and Africa regions, thanks to its strong commitment to innovation and energy-efficient solutions. By remaining true to local values and adapting to each region’s unique cultural and environmental needs, we ensure that our solutions and products meet the demands of each region. We continue to focus on shaping Daikin’s next century.”