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MEFMA Records key Milestones in Efforts to Boost Sectors Growth During H1 2018

The Middle East Facilities Management Association (MEFMA) recorded significant milestones and key success during the first half of 2018 in its continuing initiatives to supply a committed platform for facilities management (FM) professionals and stakeholders along with assistance the regional industry's lasting growth and velocity in the 21st century. The organization's accomplishments for the first six months of the year were highlighted by effective occasions that it hosted - including well-attended and highly interactive workshops and conferences.

Jamal Lootah, President, MEFMA, said, "We take pride in the achievements and success of the association, which has actually aided drive in key growth to both MEFMA and the FM industry. The solid support provided by our members, partners and stakeholders have actually aided greatly in attaining our objectives and enhancing the global competitiveness of the region's FM sector. MEFMA is extremely committed in leveraging its industry knowledge and knowledge to develop a culture of FM in the region, particularly in the adoption of best techniques and globally accepted standards.

" The association will function very closely with like-minded organizations and associations for the ongoing development of the regional and worldwide FM industry. MEFMA has to benefit from the stable development that the real estate industry is witnessing to additional develop the industry, which is an important part of the region's financial advancement," he added.

During the first half, MEFMA staged a detailed forum on energy performance simultaneous with the opening day of the World Future Energy Summit (WFES) at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Centre. The association additionally arranged an interactive FM workshop in Oman in February to assist enhance the global contributions of the Middle East's FM community. In addition, MEFMA hosted a forum and workshop covering the duty of FM in the estate field in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

MEFMA Confex Dubai 2018, which was kept in April, was a major success too. Participating industry choice manufacturers, pioneers, and professionals went over a wide spectrum of subjects during the conference, from actions to protecting certifications from the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) to the most recent performance benchmarking within the GCC's FM industry.

The event examined the potential of the FM field in the region and exactly how companies could play a crucial role in keeping this predicted increase in earnings. The organization additionally launched three records titled 'Performance Benchmarking in Facilities Administration,' which suggested strong activity within the core solutions of utility FM companies; 'ISO 41000 Facility Management - a global management system criterion;' and 'Exactly how smart structures can deliver long-term possession sustainability.'

It was during the initial fifty percent of 2018 that MEFMA founding member Enova nabbed the Silver Award at the Global FM Honors 2018. The company was recognized for its excellent performance and key payments to the FM industry - specifically its outstanding business processes and procedures.

MEFMA's superb performance reflects its continuing commitment to incorporate the very best FM idea and techniques in all facets of this market in the region-- particularly as the GCC's FM segment is expected to expand at 10 per cent yearly in the next two years.

Recent industry records have shown that the UAE's FM segment has gotten to around AED 14 billion, which represents around 10 per cent of the Gulf market's overall volume of around USD 37 billion. The industry monitors the cleaning, safety and various other upkeep services necessary to enhance efficiency, where the association seeks to locate innovative solutions to the difficulties facing the sector, improve efficiency and reduce expenses and develop sustainability in addition to advertise the wellness and happiness of both staff members and customers in the global industry.

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