THE MEFMA AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE IN FM 2025
EDITIONS
AWARD CATEGORIES
SUBMISSIONS
WINNERS & HIGHLY COMMENDED
Winners and Highly Commended from each category will be announced at the Awards Gala Dinner on May 25, 2025 at the Hilton Riyadh Hotel & Residences, Saudi Arabia during the MEFMA CONFEX 2025
The top 3 highest scoring submissions will qualify for the Global FM Awards of Excellence in FM 2025 along with nominations from other FM associations around the world!
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The Global FM Awards of Excellence, recognise the “best of the best” within the FM World and promote the strategic value and progress of facilities management. Recognition through the Global FM Awards of Excellence, celebrates and shares the efforts of individuals and teams, who have made a significant contribution to the knowledge and practice of FM to improve the workplace, building, or personal environment.
These awards will provide an invaluable worldwide recognition to recipients for their commitment and success in promoting and enhancing FM practices.
The recipients of these awards will have demonstrated the value of their innovations and/or improvements to the industry by considering the global impact and vision of their submission in line with meeting the required criteria.
AWARD CATEGORIES
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AWARDS JURY
Abdulhadi Alalyak
Abdulhadi is currently the Head of Corporate Services at the UAE based Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (du). He joined this fast growing and dynamic organization in 2008 as VP, Asset Management & Corporate Admin, and has been a driving force contributing to its many facets of success and evolution since inception.
Prior to this appointment, Abdulhadi held the position of Chief Engineer, Integrated Customer Services and Facilities Management for 13 years at the giant global telecom company Etisalat.
His achievements are well recognized by the professional community and are highlighted through his many positive accomplishments within the FM community. In addition to being one of the key individuals contributing to the establishment and success of MEFMA, he also represents the sector internationally as a board of directors’ member of Global FM.
Abdulhadi holds a Bachelor of Sciences in Mechanical Engineering from the prestigious George Washington University, USA, as well as Post Graduate Certificates in both Strategic Leadership from Cranfield University, UK, and Managing Corporate Resources from IMD, Lausanne, Switzerland. He is currently undertaking an EMBA with Hult International Business School and is expected to graduate in 2020.
Abdulhadi Alalyak
MEFMA Board Member -Head of Corporate Services (Facilities & Real Estate), Du --UAE
Ali AlSuwaidi
Eng. Ali AlSuwaidi is one of the influential leaders of the facilities management and asset management industry in the Middle East. He has been in the industry since the nascent stages and has been tasked with a range of prestigious, mission-critical, high-profile assignments. His valuable volunteering contributed to the growth of the industry in the Middle East and especially GCC countries. Eng. Ali is one of the FM subject matter experts worldwide and a visionary speaker participating in facility management workshops, conferences, and seminars. Amongst many other important tasks, Ali was the first operation head for the tallest tower in the world, Burj Khalifa. In addition to being one of the key founders of MEFMA and a prominent figure in the Middle East, he also has a great impact and huge influence globally by being the Chairman in the Global FM Association (GFM) since January 2025 and previously as a the Vice Chairman since January 2021, along with having a valuable impact as well on various entities in which he held key positions. Eng. Ali holds MBA from American University of Sharjah and B.S in Electrical Engineering from Toledo, Ohio-USA. He also holds Mini MBA certificate of leadership from INSEAD, and he is a graduate from Dubai Government leadership program in coordination with The Wharton school of Business, USA. Ali Holds international diploma on health, safety and environment management from British Safety council.
Ali AlSuwaidi
MEFMA Vice President - Global FM Chair--UAE
Dr. Badar AlRashdi
With more than 17 years of experience in oil and gas industry and building services sector, Badar holds a PHD in Facilities Management from Binary University College of Management and
Entrepreneurship (Malaysia), Master of business administration (MBA-IT) Coventry UK, and Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) from Glassco Caledonian.
He has led multimillion FM contracts successfully and has also participated at many governmental committees and initiatives in recent years. His areas of experience include Facilities management, Strategy, Projects Management, Change Management and Commissioning management.
Dr. Badar AlRashdi
Director of Engineering Support, Royal Court Affairs--Oman
Dr. Ghasan Alfalah
Dr. Alfalah has a Ph.D. and M. Eng in Building Engineering from Concordia University (Montreal, Canada). Also, Dr. Alfalah has a B. Arch in Architecture and building science from King Saud University (Riyadh, Saudi Arabia). He has 10 years of professional experience working in the construction industry and in academic posts both in Saudi Arabia and Canada.
Dr. Alfalah specializes in Architecture, Simulation and IT-Based Modeling, Productivity Assessment and Analysis of Construction Operations / Equipment, Construction, Building and Asset Management, Performance Assessment and Rehabilitation of Municipal Infrastructure Systems, Integrated Reliability and Risk Assessment, Client Driven Serviceability Assessment, Optimized Capital Investment Plan for Assets, Integrated Decision Support System, Sustainability of Buildings, Construction Company Performance, Resilience Assessment for Buildings, Modular Integrated Construction.
Dr. Ghasan Alfalah
Associate Professor of Architecture & FM, King Saud University -- KSA
Duncan Waddell
Managing Director, FM Intelligence Pty Ltd - Chairman, ISO/TC267 Facilities Management -- Australia
Eng. Bandar Aleissa
A transformational leader in facilities management, project management, and general services, with over 20 years of experience in engineering administration, asset management, shared services, and operational efficiency.
He leads the planning, formulation, and execution of a large-scale strategy for general services and facilities management across the Kingdom at the National Water Company. His vision focuses on delivering seamless and efficient services, managing smart and sustainable buildings, and driving innovation and digital transformation in facilities management.
A globally certified professional with PMP®, CFM®, FMP®, and SFP® credentials, Bandar has successfully led initiatives in policy development, governance frameworks, and sustainability strategies in general services and facilities management. His expertise includes procurement, contract management, risk management, and achieving operational excellence.
Eng. Bandar Aleissa
General Director of General Services & FM- National Water Company--KSA
Karla Archer-Reid
Karla Archer-Reid is a certified Facilities Management (FM) Consultant specializing in Strategic Facilities Management. Her experience spans Urban Planning, FM Operations and Consulting roles across the Caribbean & UK. Currently supporting Transition & FM delivery on key projects in Abu Dhabi. Karla has held membership & roles in BIFM and IFMA, most recently as Past Regional Director for IFMA’s FM Consultant Council in the Middle East.
Karla’s expertise covers Development of FM Strategy across all asset classes, Procurement of FM Services, Asset Handover, Asset Information Modelling & Management, Asset Lifecycle Planning, FM Organisation Strategy, FM Technology & Digital Transformation and FM Research & Benchmarking.
Passionate about advancing the FM discipline and profession through writing, research, training and mentorship of aspiring FM professionals. Karla is a cyclist who embraces travel, global food and music.
Karla Archer-Reid
IFMA FM Consultant Council --UAE
Lara Khozouz
Eng. Lara Khozouz is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Experts 360 Consultancy Company and a certified consultant specializing in facility management, operations and maintenance, project management, real estate development, process reengineering, organizational restructuring, social development strategies, and planning. She has collaborated with various private and governmental entities, as well as international organizations, both in Jordan and across the region. Eng. Khozouz holds a Master’s degree in Project Management from George Washington University (2007) and a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from The University of Jordan (1999). With over 25 years of professional experience, she has held numerous executive and senior management positions in both public and private sector institutions. Most recently, she served as the Director of Operations for Abdali Group and The Boulevard from 2017 to 2021. Her contributions to the facility management sector have been recognized since 2014, including her appointment to the Board of Directors of the Middle East Facility Management Association (MEFMA) in Dubai. In 2017, she was elected to the Board of Directors of the Arab Council for Operation and Maintenance (OMAINTEC) in Saudi Arabia, representing Arab women in the field. Eng. Lara Khozouz has been a member of the Project Management Institute (PMI) – ESI International since 2007 and a member of the Jordan Engineers Association since 1999. She also serves on the Board of Directors of multiple companies in the region.
Lara Khozouz
MEFMA Board Member - Founder & CEO- Experts 360 Consultancy - - Jordan
Salah Boftain
Facilities Management & Support Services, Leadership and Consultations traits harvested from 26 years of wealth of experiences and skillset reaped from serving across various sectors ranging from Oil & Gas, Industrial, Commercial and lastly Health sector with focus primarily on Facilities Maintenance, small to medium scale facelift & renovation projects, Housekeeping, Security, Environment, Health & Safely, space and transitioning management, depot, accommodation, transportation, Catering and event organizations. He has been a MEFMA member and Certified Facility Manager by MEFMA and IFM since 2013.
Salah Boftain
FM Expert - - Kuwait
Suhas Inamdar
Suhas Inamdar is an Electrical Engineer with an MBA in Finance, having over 36 years of experience across the industrial sector and Facilities Management. His career has spanned diverse geographies, including India, Western Africa, and the UAE.
Currently based in Pune, Suhas works as a consultant, advising leading companies in India and the Middle East on Facilities Management and operational excellence. In addition to his consulting expertise, Suhas regularly conducts training sessions for professionals, focusing on Facilities Management, Sustainability, and General Management. Known for his motivational approach, Suhas inspires participants by emphasizing the positive potential in every individual.
An accomplished author, Suhas has published 12 books, which are available globally on Amazon.
Suhas Inamdar
FM Consultant - - India
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