CONSTRUCTION PORTFOLIO OF EVENTS

26 & 27 November 2025

Za'abeel Hall 6
Dubai World Trade Centre

26 & 27 November 2025

Za'abeel Hall 6
Dubai World Trade Centre

Empowering progress towards smarter facilities

As sustainability, green building practices and smart technologies become essential, FM professionals must adapt to meet these challenges. With growing infrastructure needs, advanced FM solutions are key to operational efficiency, sustainability and improving urban living standards.

Join us on 26 & 27 November 2025 to collaborate with industry leaders, discover innovations and address the pressing FM challenges across the region.

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Global attendees

25+

Industry speakers

22

Insightful sessions

4+

Networking hours

Introducing the IFMA Global |
Middle East Forum 2025 Program Committee

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Shukri Habib

Facilities Management Instructor | Consultant | Certified Facilitator of Training Managing DirectorQualiServ Facility Management

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Bradley Robbins

Chief Business Performance OfficerFMtech

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Dr. Hayan Sayed

Management ConsultantIFMA UAE Chapter President

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Becky Crayman

Content & Awards DirectorDMG events

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Prof. Dr. Matt Tucker

Director of Research at IFMA, Professor of Workplace and Facilities ManagementLJMU Founder, Connective Thought

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Lara Paemen

Managing Director IFMA EMEA

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Mohammad Abusalameh

CFM, FMP, SFP

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Dr. Mahmoud Mawed

Vice-ChairIFMA UAE Chapter

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Fadi Alshakhshir

MemberIFMA UAE Chapter

Introducing the IFMA Global | Middle East Forum 2025 Program Committee

speaker
Shukri Habib

Facilities Management Instructor | Consultant | Certified Facilitator of Training Managing DirectorQualiServ Facility Management

speaker
Bradley Robbins

Chief Business Performance OfficerFMtech

speaker
Dr. Hayan Sayed

Management ConsultantIFMA UAE Chapter President

speaker
Becky Crayman

Content & Awards DirectorDMG events

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Prof. Dr. Matt Tucker

Director of Research at IFMA, Professor of Workplace and Facilities ManagementLJMU Founder, Connective Thought

speaker
Lara Paemen

Managing Director IFMA EMEA

speaker
Mohammad Abusalameh

CFM, FMP, SFP

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Dr. Mahmoud Mawed

Vice-ChairIFMA UAE Chapter

speaker
Fadi Alshakhshir

MemberIFMA UAE Chapter

Scaling smart: Accelerating FM Growth with
innovation, sustainability and talent

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Smart Systems &
Data-Driven FM

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Sustainability in Action: Government Mandates and FM Compliance

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Growth Frontiers: Regional Case
Studies and Giga-Projects

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Talent 2.0: Building the
Future FM Workforce

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Evolving Partnerships: Navigating a
More Diverse FM Ecosystem

Discussions that define tomorrow’s FM

The way to sustainability without the price tag

Wednesday, 26 November
1:50pm - 2:10pm

Gamifying
career
paths

Wednesday, 26 November
04:00pm - 04:20pm

AI in FM: Enhancing operations in the GCC

Thursday, 27 November
11:15am - 11:40am

Driving strategic investment: The CFO's role in smart FM

Thursday, 27 November
2:00pm - 2:20pm

Hear directly from FM experts

Meet our first speakers, with many more to be announced soon.

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Achyut
Mishra

Commercial Controller -
Bids EFS Facilities Services Group

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Anindita Noviandari

Transformation Head Injourney Aviation Services

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Bilal
Dridi

Digital Transformation Lead Bureau Veritas Middle East

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Claudia
Teo

Business Development Professional ST Engineering Land Systems

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Dhananjaya Abesinghe

Facility Manager
Lenovo Middle East

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Elizabeth Mwenja

Business Development Specialist
Riparo Properties Limited

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John Hilderbrands

VP Solution Engineering Eptura

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John
Markey

Head of Facilities Management Sector
Dar Al Handasah

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Mazin
Shapo

Facility Manager
Safari

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Mohamed Saadeh

General Manager
Darwish Interserve Facility Management

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Mohammed Al-haj

Facility Engineer
Sulaiman Alrajhi University

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Muhammad Naseer

Group CEO
Orchard Strategic Partners

Here's what our attendees had to say

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Awesome event filled with knowledgeable speakers and useful information. If you want to know more about the current and future trends in FM, this event is for you.

Sharqia Development Authority
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The event helped me meet some great individuals who are very senior in the FM sector. Listening to them speak gave me valuable insights into history of FM in Dubai, the future of FM, cyber security and most importantly sustainability.

Concordia DMCC
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The networking opportunities were unmatched, enabling us to establish meaningful connections with industry peers from the region. The speakers' insightful presentations inspired us with fresh ideas to improve our FM practices. We left the summit feeling energized and motivated to make positive changes within our team. The event was a wealth of knowledge and innovation, leaving a lasting impression on us.

Pinterest
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This Summit was a fantastic opportunity to connect with industry leaders and gain valuable insights. It was great to represent DHL and be part of such meaningful discussions about the future of FM.

DHL CSI Innovation & Commercial Development

Join the region's leading influencers in FM

Who will attend:

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Job titles

CEOs / VP/ Managing Directors General Managers, Asset Managers, Heads of Operations, Procurement Managers, Project Managers, Facility Managers, Heads of Housekeeping, Sustainability Consultants, FM Administrators, FM Engineers, Cleaning, Waste & Recycling Managers, Sustainability Consultants.

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Industries

Property Developers, Construction, Leisure and Entertainment, Government & Municipalities, Facilities Management, Industrial and Logistics, Architectural Firms, Healthcare, Education, Retail, Hospitality, Aviation.

SHOW INFORMATION

26 & 27 November 2025

Dubai World Trade Centre

Note: Visitors under age 21 will not be permitted.