THE MEFMA AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE IN FM 2025

  • CELEBRATE AND HONOR OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENTS, INNOVATIONS AND CONTRIBUTIONS OF ITS MEMBERS THAT SET NEW BENCHMARKS ACROSS THE REGION
  • SERVE AS A PLATFORM FOR KNOWLEDGE-SHARING, SHOWCASING SUCCESS STORIES & HIGHLIGHTING IMPACTFUL INITIATIVES WITHIN THE FM COMMUNITY
  • PROMOTE EXCELLENCE AND BEST PRACTICES TO ELEVATE STANDARDS OF THE MIDDLE EAST FM INDUSTRY
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EDITIONS

30+

AWARD CATEGORIES

200+

SUBMISSIONS

50+

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!

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

Choose Your Path to Recognition: Select the Right Award Category Based on Your Role

SUBMISSION PROCESS

TIMELINE

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AWARDS JURY

Abdulhadi Alalyak

Position: MEFMA Board Member / Head of Corporate Services (Facilities & Real Estate) - Du

UAE
Categories: Awards Jury 2024

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

Position: MEFMA Vice President & Global FM Vice Chair
Deputy COO - American University of Sharjah

UAE
Categories: Awards Jury 2024

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 Vice Chairman in the Global FM Association (GFM) since January 2021 and previously as a board of director since January 2013, 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 Vice Chair
Deputy COO - American University of Sharjah

UAE

Dr. Assem Al-Hajj

Position: CEO / Director - Project Perfect Professional Practices Fz-Ltd (PROPER)

UAE
Categories: Awards Jury 2024

An accomplished leader with over 30 years of experience in Academia, CPM and FM. Currently CEO of Project Perfect Professional Practices, UAE. A certified trainer with MEFMA, an approved Project Management academic with Heriot Watt University in Dubai and a DBA/DM Supervisor with the International American University, LA, USA.

Formerly, CEO of Khawarizmi Holding Company (KHC) and President at Khawarizmi International College, AD, VP for Academic Affairs and Development at Applied Science University, Bahrain. Established and led the School of the Built Environment in 2006 at HWU Dubai.Introduced the first MSc in FM into MENA. Worked for 13 years at the Robert Gordon University, UK and Nigeria.

Published more than 80 scientific articles. Selected by The FM Middle East magazine as one of the 50 most influential professionals in the FM Industry in the Middle East.

Dr. Assem Al-Hajj

CEO / Director - Project Perfect Professional Practices Fz-Ltd (PROPER)

UAE

Dr. Isam Kabbani

Position: FM Specialist
Owner - Project Management Consulting Office

KSA
Categories: Awards Jury 2024

Dr. Isam is an accomplished and proven leader in Engineering, Construction Management and Operation and Maintenance. He has 30 years of professional experience at General Directorate of Military Works in Ministry of Defense & Aviation until he reached the rank of Major-General/Engineer and has managed many prestigious projects including military facilities, hospitals etc.

He is a Member of many engineering councils, including Member of the National Project Support Program council, Vice Chairman of the Executive Committee for Facilities Management, and Owner of Engineering and Project Management Consultancy office.

Dr. Isam has participated in numerous scientific conferences and forums, published scientific papers and authored two books – Economics of facilities (Life Cycle Costs) & Legalization and standardization of Operation & Maintenance.

Dr. Isam Kabbani

FM Specialist
Owner - Project Management Consulting Office

KSA

Prof. Jeevan D’Mello

Position: President
Community Associations Institute

UAE
Categories: Awards Jury 2024

An architect by profession, Prof. Jeevan worked for Emaar Properties since 2002 and set up the region’s biggest community management company for Emaar Properties, managing some 170 towers and 14,000 homes and the tallest tower in the world, Burj Khalifa. Later he also set up Nakheel Community Management that manages the Palm Jumeirah, Jumeirah Gardens and many of Nakheel’s large master communities. He has been a consultant for Dubai Holdings, Sobha Realty, King Abdullah Financial District (Riyadh) and many other large developers in the UAE, Bahrain, and Saudi Arabia and has worked on several iconic master communities in the region.

An author of four books, and a US-accredited, Dubai and Bahrain RERA-authorized lecturer, he received a doctorate in Educational Management and Doctor of Letters (D. Litt) at Azteca University, Mexico and serves as their visiting Professor of Real Estate. He has been appointed as Professor of Practice for Woxsen University, India. In 2014 he won the prestigious ‘President’s Award’ in the USA and has received a multitude of awards and accolades from across the world.

Prof. Jeevan is also the President of Global Leaders Today magazine and a board member of the US-based 50-year-old Community Associations Institute, where he serves as the first International President for 2024.   He was also a Board Member of the Rotary Club of Dubai.

Prof. Jeevan D’Mello

President
Community Associations Institute

UAE

Prof. Omar Gnieber

Position: Former Dean - Faculty of Engineering, University of Benghazi / Board Member - Arab Asset, Facility and Maintenance Management Council

LIBYA
Categories: Awards Jury 2024

Prof. Omar is a Private Sector Development consultant with over 25 years of experience driving excellence in private sector development, MSME empowerment, and quality management.

He has a proven record of accomplishments in:

o Academic leadership: Managed academic for faculty of Engineering and scientific affairs for postgraduate studies, fostering excellence and innovation

o Implementing TQM principles, Lean Six Sigma, and Agile methodologies to optimize operations and enhance performance

o Guiding organizations towards strategic goals through consultancy, training programs, and performance evaluations

o Leading impactful research initiatives focusing on MSME (micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises) growth and private sector development

o Earning international recognition, displaying commitment to continuous improvement

He also has a PhD in Industrial Engineering (World Class Techniques – Best Practices), along with extensive experience in quality management systems and international award programs.

Prof. Omar Gnieber

Former Dean - Faculty of Engineering, University of Benghazi / Board Member - Arab Asset, Facility and Maintenance Management Council

LIBYA