Emerging facilities management trends to be discussed at MEFMA Annual Conference as regional FM industry expected to be worth USD

(prHWY.com) December 18, 2012 - Dubai, United Arab Emirates -- December 18, 2012
The Middle East Facility Management Association (MEFMA), the dedicated platform for the industry, by the industry, serving the Middle East FM community, has announced that it will host the MEFMA Annual Conference 2013 at The Address Hotel, Dubai Marina from February 10 to 11, under the theme 'Engaging the Region's Built Environment'. The conference will gather MEFMA members along with the most prominent personalities in the facilities management industry to discuss emerging trends, challenges and opportunities in the Middle East and across the globe, even as international research and consultancy firm Frost & Sullivan predicts the GCC's FM industry to be worth USD 9 billion by 2014.

Accredited training programmes, educational courses, seminars and conferences, along with extensive regional networking and fund-raising events will also be featured at the second edition of the MEFMA Annual Conference, which is among several initiatives that have been lined up by MEFMA throughout 2013. Supported by the Real Estate Regulatory Agency (RERA) as a non-profit association, MEFMA provides a dedicated platform for FM professionals, wider construction industry stakeholders and owner associations.

Jamal Abdulla Lootah, President of MEFMA and CEO of Imdaad, said: "The Middle East facilities management industry remains vibrant and strongly positioned to take advantage of the wide-scale development initiatives being undertaken across the region. The growing focus on sustainable development and green building solutions is particularly crucial in highlighting the strategic importance of facilities managers in achieving the sustainability goals of the society. The MEFMA Annual Conference provides a consolidating platform for industry players to address key issues and eliminate obstacles for growth in the Middle East. It allows us to put into context the emerging trends through the insights and sharing of experiences by MEFMA members and our peers from all over the world."

Ali Al Suwaidi, MEFMA Board Member and Vice President of IDAMA, said: "The MEFMA Annual Conference is one of the most widely anticipated industry events in the region. It provides a series of high-level seminars, panel discussions and exclusive presentations, in addition to virtually limitless opportunities to synergise and conduct networking activities. We have prepared extensively for the second edition of the conference as there are significantly more delegates who will be attending the upcoming event. We are looking forward to share our experiences and leverage our expertise in critical areas such as energy management and best FM practices to offer key insights during the conference. Moreover, given the exciting business opportunities that have emerged all over the Middle East, the second MEFMA Conference will certainly add greater momentum and create a huge impact as we move ahead with the rest of our strategic plans for 2013 and beyond. This serves as a huge incentive for us to ensure the success of the event and strengthen its reputation as the definitive networking platform for the Middle East FM industry."

Supported by the Real Estate Regulatory Agency, MEFMA provides a dedicated platform for FM professionals, wider construction industry stakeholders and owner associations. MEFMA works with industry professionals to implement long-term sustainable development strategies, and deliver best-in-class customer service and asset protection to ensure better Return on Investment (ROI).

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