MEFMA Throws the Spotlight on the Latest Trends in Facilities Management at MEFMA Confex 2018

Press release

Published April 5th, 2018 - 11:07 GMT

Jamal Lootah, President of MEFMA

The Middle East Facility Management Association (MEFMA), a non-profit professional organization, is set to throw the spotlight on the latest trends in Facilities Management (FM) and the drivers that are bringing in growth to the industry at MEFMA CONFEX Dubai 2018, which will be held from April 29 to April 30, 2018 at the Address Hotel in Dubai Marina. The exciting two-day event is being organized under the theme 'Sustainable FM industry through creative value-based innovations.'

Jamal Lootah, President, MEFMA, said, “These are exciting times for the region's FM industry, made even more interesting with increased number of development projects accompanied by a growing demand for FM services. In line with this, we are looking forward to MEFMA CONFEX 2018, which will serve as a strategic platform to highlight the latest advancements of the industry and the trends that are driving in more growth. The aim of the event is to bring to light the significant role of integrated, quality, and professional FM services in today’s world of rapid technological innovations, connectivity and smart initiatives.”

The first day of MEFMA CONFEX will cover the conference, which will be highlighted by keynote presentations and panel discussions touching on important topics facing the region's FM segment. Meanwhile, the second day will be featuring four engaging and fully-interactive workshop sessions aimed at educating and promoting the sharing of best FM practices. In addition, an exhibition showcasing the latest products and services in today's FM market will run during the two days of the event.

“MEFMA remains steadfast in its commitment towards adopting and implementing best practices for the FM community. We look forward to seeing a high level of participation at this year's event, including FM professionals, experts and industry stakeholders,” concluded Lootah.

Background Information

Middle East Facility Management Association

MEFMA is a non-profit professional organization, formed under The Dubai Association Centre (DAC) which has been established by the Dubai Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Dubai Business Events (part of Department for Tourism and Commerce Marketing) and the Dubai World Trade Centre.

MEFMA aims at unifying the facility management industry in the Middle East, by conducting research, providing educational programs and assisting corporate organizations in creating sustainable facility management strategies. The association provides a standardized framework for facility management professionals, wider construction industry stakeholders and building owners / occupiers across the Middle East. Networking, education, knowledge sharing, thought leadership, legislative governance and B2B events are all significant components of strategic FM to be promoted, supported and implemented by MEFMA and its Members.