International FM specialists to emphasize promising tendency and key subjects at the opening Property and FM conference. The enormous opportunities that the fast-growing facilities management market presents in the Middle East were highlighted today, when the region’s showcase industry event launched in Dubai.
The third annual FM Expo was officially opened at Zabeel Hall in the Dubai International Exhibition Centre by Khalid Bin Sulayem, Director General, Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing, Government of Dubai.
Bin Sulayem was accompanied by Nick Webb, Director of Streamline Marketing Group, as he toured the exhibition, talking to representatives from FM companies, visiting their stands and showcasing the latest technology and FM solutions available.
The growing facilities management industry, estimated to be worth US$704 billion over the next 25 years by Middle East Strategy Advisors (MESA) is driven by the region’s maturing property market and ongoing construction boom, and is creating an outstanding opportunity for FM companies who can provide expert advice to property developers. Integration of facilities management in the early development stages can save developers millions of dollars over the long-term.
Organised by Streamline Marketing Group, the three-day event has attracted major players in the regional and international FM sector such as Operon, EMCO, BK Gulf, DuServe (Dubai World Central), EMCOR Facilities Services, Energy Management Services (EMS), Farnek Avireal, Idama, Emrill, Ngenox, EC Harris, Imdaad, Spectrum and many more.
“The multi-billion dollar construction industry in the Arabian Gulf is creating a huge market for facilities management,” said Nick Webb. “FM Expo brings together global FM leaders and new players entering the Middle East market to discuss the opportunities and challenges ahead, the latest trends and new technology and services available.”
Running in conjunction with FM Expo, the brand new five day ‘Property & FM’ conference also commenced today at the Dusit Hotel Dubai. More than 25 regional and international speakers will address key FM issues including the UAE’s new strata law and its regulations, efficient energy management, green buildings and sustainability and FM best practice guidelines.
High level delegates attending the conference include representatives from Nakheel, Sorouh, Emirates Group and E’EMAR Real Estate Development, a major property developer in Qatar, in addition to delegates from across the Middle East, UK, France, Australia, Japan and US.
