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Bright future for the Facilities Management sector predicted in the region

by Kevin Vaz
April 16, 2023
in Events, Facilities Management

MEFMA recognised leading contributors of the industry at MEFMA Awards of Excellence

MEFMA CONFEX 2022-Group picture

The Middle East Facilities Management Association (MEFMA) recently concluded its CONFEX 2022, the region’s largest facility management (FM) event. The event ended on a high note with industry leaders and experts coming together to identify new opportunities and prospects for the future of the FM industry, a press communiqué stated.

The MEFMA CONFEX 2022 took place from March 14 to 17, with the participation of over 500 industry professionals, experts, and government representatives. Eng. Dawood Abdul Rahman Al Hajri, Director General, Dubai Municipality, led the inauguration ceremony, which was followed by a series of workshops, presentations, and panel discussions on industry-related topics.

The welcome address by Jamal Lootah, Co-Founder and President, MEFMA, highlighted the FM market’s potential for rapid growth due to the need for efficiency and cost-effectiveness in operations, and how MEFMA promotes growth through such events.

FM Initiatives

The first day of the event included a series of workshops that presented the latest FM initiatives in digital building and artificial intelligence for the future of FM.

The second day of the event featured a wide range of segments, with industry professionals providing insights on key topics through panel discussions, namely ‘FM Transformation Strategy–What Does it Take’ and ‘Technology and Data Driven Facility Management–The Core of Business Excellence and Sustainability.’

Additionally, the event featured case studies that highlighted concepts such as the technological transformation in FM and the leadership roles towards adopting technology.

The 3rd and 4th days of the CONFEX consisted of site visits to the ongoing EXPO 2020 Dubai, where participants interacted at various pavilions to gain insight and inspiration.

Awards of Excellence

This year’s event was also highlighted by the very first MEFMA Awards of Excellence in FM 2022. The MEFMA Awards were launched with a vision to promote best practices in the FM industry and drive innovation in the coming years. The awards covered various categories such as Customer-centric FM, Digital Transformation, Education and Development, Health and Safety, Sustainability and Energy Management, and Technology Implementation in FM industry.

The winners of the MEFMA Awards of Excellence in FM 2022 included Musanadah Facilities Management in the Customer-centric FM​ category; Emrill Services in the Education and Development in FM​ category; AG Facilities in the Health and Safety in FM​ category; ENGIE Solutions in the Sustainability and Energy Management in FM category; Initial Saudi Group in the Digital Transformation in FM category; and Imdaad in the Technology Implementation in FM​ category.

The winners were selected based on a distinct set of criteria such as creation, evolution and sustainability, innovation and advancement of FM, corporate outcomes, leadership and success in FM operations, and contributions to FM worldwide, and were acknowledged for their significant contributions to the industry. The ceremony successfully recognized and honoured the winners, during the Awards Gala Dinner at the Address Hotel.

Showcasing dedication

“As part of our first MEFMA Awards of Excellence in FM 2022 ceremony, we are proud that we have successfully recognized and rewarded members for showcasing their dedication to the industry. We congratulate all the winners and encourage all to keep working with the same spirit,” observed Lootah. “It has been inspiring to see this year’s event turn out to be a success again, with many new ideas being presented, as well as discussions on prevailing issues,” noted Ali AlSuwaidi, Vice President, MEFMA and Global FM Vice Chair.

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