(MENAFN- Emirates News Agency (WAM)) H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Minister of Finance and Deputy Ruler of Dubai, who is also the chairman of Dubai Municipality, today inaugurated FM EXPO 2015, the largest dedicated Facilities Management exhibition in the Middle East at the Dubai World Trade Centre.
The region's longest-running FM event is being held alongside its three co-located events € Middle East Waste & Recycling, Commercial Cleaning & Hygiene, and Elevators & Access Control € which together will offer visitors a 360 degree view of these inter-connected community management industries. The three-day event will run until May 20, 2015.
The FM sector is gaining greater importance as the region's governments implement strategies for 'smart' and sustainable long-term development. Engineers, architects, developers, and property owners, among others, are actively seeking integrated FM solutions from the designstage of every project to ensure greater return on investment. Against this background, FM EXPO will be a perfect platform for visitors to discover the most comprehensive range of FM solutions as well as network with peers and suppliers to help take advantage of business opportunities.
Jaafar Shubber, Senior Project Manager, FM EXPO, said, "The GCC governments' vision of more 'smart' and 'green' developments has given a significant boost to the FM industry. In addition, the region's thriving construction, real estate, hospitality and healthcare sectors are driving an already flourishing market. As the Gulf prepares itself to host two mega-events € World Expo 2020 and FIFA World Cup 2022 € along with the completion of several mega- developments, the demand for integrated FM solutions will continue to increase in the coming years." Aside from offering a wide range of innovative products and services, FM EXPO will also host a series of free-to-attend educational events with an aim to provide deeper insights on the industry to aspiring and experienced FM professionals. Leading international FM professionals will join the World FM Congress, Innovation Zone, and workshops on currently relevant topics."
"We aim to offer participants the best education in the industry completely free of charge. The educational programme has been developed in collaboration with our partners to enable attendees to enhance their technical knowledge and skills to better serve the industry," Shubber said.
FM EXPO is supported by Principal Intelligence Partner, Imdaad; Innovation Sponsor, Emrill; Sustainability Sponsor, Farnek; The Smart FM, ETA Facilities Management and Hygiene Sponsor, EcoLab. The expo is endorsed by Dubai Municipality and supported by the Middle East Facility Management Association (MEFMA) and the British Institute of Facilities Management (BIFM).
Jamal Lootah, Chief Executive Officer, Imdaad said, "As the pioneering facilities management exhibition in the Middle East, FM EXPO 2015 is a crucial platform for FM managers, directors, operators, owners and all other personnel relevant to the industry. An estimated US$103 billion worth of construction projects is likely to be awarded this year in the GCC brightening the prospects for the FM industry. The UAE s FM industry alone is expected to touch AED20 billion in 2015, fuelled by thriving construction sector."
He added that "We are happy to be a principle intelligence partner of FM EXPO as through such events we can better engage with the customers, create a dialogue with our peers and present to the public our latest offerings and initiatives. For this year's edition we are emphasising Imdaad s environmental efforts which aim to address pressing ecological issues facing the global community."
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