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THE MEFMA AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE IN FM 2026

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 and overall growth of the Middle East FM Industry

Winners and Highly Commended from each category will be announced at the Awards Gala Dinner on September 17, 2026 in Dubai

The top 3 highest scoring submissions will qualify for the Global FM Awards of Excellence in FM 2026 along with nominations from other FM associations around the world!

The Global FM Awards of Excellence, recognise the โ€œbest of the bestโ€ 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

AWARDS JURY

Abdulhadi Alalyak

Position: Board Member, MEFMA
Head of Corporate Services (Facilities & Real Estate), Du
UAE
Categories: Awards Jury 2026

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 directorsโ€™ member of Global FM.

Abdulhadi holds a Bachelor of Science 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.

Abdulhadi Alalyak

Board Member, MEFMA
Head of Corporate Services (Facilities & Real Estate), Du
UAE

Sean Gibbons

Position: Vice Chair & Executive Board Member, Global FM Association
UK Ambassador for Euro FM
Portugal
Categories: Awards Jury 2026

Sean Gibbons is a strategic FM and real estate consultant with over 30 years of international experience, advising global corporations on how to optimize their FM and real estate strategies to drive efficiency, effectiveness, sustainability and long-term value.

As former Global Head of Facility Management & Real Estate for a leading life sciences company, Sean spearheaded innovative workplace, real estate, and facility management strategies. He managed a global portfolio across 100+ countries and achieved a landmark industry first: securing ISO 41001 certification – the first for a global function in any industry and the first in the pharmaceutical sector.

Prior to that, as Head of Facilities Management and Lead Consultant for the largest multi-disciplinary consultancy in the Middle East, Sean delivered high-impact strategic projects for government entities in the region, alongside multinational corporations across Europe, North and Latin America, and Asia.

Sean holds an MSc in Facilities Management, serves on the British Standards Instituteโ€™s technical committee for ISO FM standards, and is a Fellow of the Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management and the Chartered Management Institute.

Sean Gibbons

Vice Chair & Executive Board Member, Global FM Association
UK Ambassador for Euro FM
Portugal

Dr. Abdulla Al Wahedi

Position: CEO
Irtikaz Group
UAE
Categories: Awards Jury 2026

Abdulla Al Wahedi is a leading facilities management expert in the region. He is the founder and owner of Irtikaz Group which offers property management and owners association management services. He has over two decades of experience in facilities management and has held several high-profile roles including his last role as senior director facilities management in Emaar Properties where he oversaw the FM operations of iconic projects such as Burj Khalifa, The Dubai Mall and Emaar District Cooling. He also gained FM exposure in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia as he served as a Senior Engineer at Etihad Etisalat. At the beginning of his career, Abdulla worked on the first commercial district cooling plant in the UAE with Tabreed.

Abdulla holds a bachelorโ€™s degree in Electrical Engineering from Seattle University in the USA, and an MBA from the American University of Sharjah. He is a graduate of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Centre for Leadership Development (MBRCLD) and has won the Rashid Award for Academic Achievement.

Dr. Abdulla Al Wahedi

CEO
Irtikaz Group
UAE

Andrea Yoko

Position: Director, Yoko Excellence Solutions
FM & Hospitality Consultant
UAE
Categories: Awards Jury 2026

Andrea is an award-winning soft services leader and consultant with over four decades of experience in facilities management and hospitality in the Middle East. Andrea now partners with organisations across the Middle East to elevate service standards and enhance operational performance across soft services, customer experience, and compliance.

Andrea previously held senior leadership roles at industry giants such as Al Ghurair Facilities Solutions, Ejadah, and Emrill, where she built the original Centres of Excellence, drove strategic workforce transformations, and led multi-sector FM operations with workforces exceeding 10,000. Her expertise spans recruitment, training, mobilisation, transportation, succession planning, audit readiness, and the creation of robust systems for service quality and HSE compliance.

Andrea Yoko

Director, Yoko Excellence Solutions
FM & Hospitality Consultant
UAE

Bashar Kassab

Position: VP Community Management
King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD)
KSA
Categories: Awards Jury 2026

Bashar Kassab is VP for Community Management in KAFD, having joined in 2022. He is responsible for KAFDโ€™s master-planned community and infrastructure, including the cooling plants in the district, one of the largest plants in Saudi Arabia at 100,000 refrigerant tons, the ENVAC automated waste management system, and the cityโ€™s public realm.

During his years as the Senior Director of Facilities Management at Emaar Properties in Dubai, he led the facility management teams of Burj Khalifa, Emaar Malls, Emaar Entertainment, Dubai Opera, The Dubai Fountain, Emaar Hospitality Engineering, and Emaar Communities Engineering and Landscape, where he won several awards for the company including the Energy Project of the Year from the Association of Energy Engineers in 2019, the Best Operations and Maintenance of an Existing Building from MENA Green Building Awards in 2020, and the Commitment to Sustainability from the Middle East Cleaning, Hygiene & Facilities Award (MECHF) in 2021.

As the Engineering and Procurement Manager at Juma Al Majid Est. in Dubai, he managed the Engineering and Coordination Department for Dubai Mall, acting as the primary liaison with the propertyโ€™s Civil Engineers and Architects.

With over 19 years of experience in construction and facilities management, he is recognized for his expertise in strategy and operations development across multiple asset classes.

Bashar Kassab

VP Community Management
King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD)
KSA

Fahad Mohamed

Position: FM Industry Expert
UAE
Categories: Awards Jury 2026

Fahad Mohamed is an FM Industry Expert with over two decades of experience across the UAE and wider GCC, specializing in facilities management, asset operations, and the built environment.

He holds a Bachelorโ€™s degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering and a Masterโ€™s degree in Facilities Management, combining strong technical knowledge with strategic expertise in managing complex assets across their lifecycle.

Fahad brings extensive experience working on both the service provider and client-side, enabling him to drive excellence in FM service delivery, governance, and commercial performance. His expertise spans the full asset lifecycle, including mobilization, operational optimization, and the transition from construction to operations.

He has worked across diverse asset classes, including airports, master communities, commercial and residential developments, retail and mall environments, and industrial facilities, with experience in both horizontal and vertical communities. His core areas of expertise include FM strategy, ESG integration, community management, digital transformation, energy optimization, and lifecycle asset management, with a focus on enhancing asset value and operational efficiency.

Fahad holds professional certifications in community management and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices. He is also a MEFMA Certified Trainer, contributing to the development of FM professionals and supporting industry advancement through the Middle East Facilities Management Association (MEFMA).

Fahad Mohamed

FM Industry Expert
UAE

Liz Kentish

Position: Managing Director
Kentish and Co.
UK
Categories: Awards Jury 2026

Liz Kentish is a respected leader and ambassador within facilities management and the wider built environment. As co-founder of Kentish and Co, she specialises in building strong, lasting partnerships between clients and service providers through their Corporate Marriage Guidanceโ„ข approach. Liz is known for her honest, human approach to business, breaking down barriers and focusing on what really makes teams and organisations thrive. She brings energy, insight and a passion for developing people and partnerships that deliver real value. Working globally with both client organisations and facilities service providers, Liz is also a sought-after speaker and judge, championing innovation, collaboration and meaningful impact.

Liz Kentish

Managing Director
Kentish and Co.
UK

Osama Alkhani

Position: Senior Consultant
Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA)
KSA
Categories: Awards Jury 2026

A results-driven Master Science of Architecture with over (22) years of professional experience in projects execution, facilities management, and shared services leadership across semi-government and private sectors. Expertise spans strategic planning, project management, construction, engineering services, maintenance & operations, administration, occupational safety & health, security, finance & procurement, human resources, and interactive multimedia. For the past (12) years, served as Executive Director for Engineering Affairs & Facilities Management at the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA), Recently appointed as an executive consultant, he leads performance improvement and transformation in engineering services and the development of strategic plans and programs to improve standards and procedures in coordination with specialized organizations & committees in order to improve efficiency, reduce costs, increase performance. A proven executive leader and consultant with a track record of C-level contributions and high profile projects such as laboratories, offices, commercial, residential, utilities, entertainment & tourism development.

Osama Alkhani

Senior Consultant
Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA)
KSA

Osama Othman

Position: CEO, Musandah Assets Management
Co-Founder & Chairman, EGYFMA
Egypt
Categories: Awards Jury 2026

Osama Othman is a seasoned Facilities Management Senior Executive, Consultant, and Trainer with an engineering background and over 30 years of practical experience across diverse industries. He possesses more than 20 years of specialized expertise in facilities management operations, consulting services, and project management, with strong proficiency in project development strategies such as PPP, BOT, and BOO.

Osama is currently the CEO of Musandah Assets Management, where he leads strategic initiatives to optimize asset performance and deliver sustainable value. He is also the Founder and CEO of Marshal Consulting Services, a regional advisory firm recognized for delivering innovative solutions in Facility & Community Management, Project Management, Smart City Solutions, and Business Process Optimization to clients across Egypt, the Middle East, GCC countries, and parts of Europe.

Throughout his career, Osama has held several key leadership positions, including:

  • Country Manager โ€“ Imdaad Misr
  • Country Manager โ€“ EFS Facilities Services Group
  • CEO โ€“ Industrial Development Company
  • General Manager โ€“ Mountain View for Investment and Developments
  • Regional Manager โ€“ Kharafi National (UAE)

In addition, he is the Co-Founder and Chairman of the Egyptian Facility Management Association (EGYFMA), where he plays a pivotal role in advancing facility management standards and practices within the region.

Osama Othman

CEO, Musandah Assets Management
Co-Founder & Chairman, EGYFMA
Egypt

Suleiman Barada

Position: Managing Partner
twinvolve
KSA
Categories: Awards Jury 2026

At twinvolve, Suleiman leads an advisory practice specializing in digital twins’ architecture, strategy execution, and technology adoption road-mapping. He brings a 25-year multidisciplinary blend of executive advisory, business architecture, project management, and innovation strategy, with international experience spanning construction and engineering, government, higher education, financial services, facilities management, and emerging technologies. Eng. Barada is a Certified Business Architect, PMP, and Global Innovation Institute-certified innovation strategist and assessor, with a strong track record in helping organizations translate transformation ambition into structured execution. Eng. Barada brings a balanced perspective that combines strategic rigor, operational practicality, and a deep appreciation for innovation, sustainability, and measurable value creation in facility management and organizational transformation.

Suleiman Barada

Managing Partner
twinvolve
KSA

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AWARDS JURY

Abdulhadi Alalyak

Position: MEFMA Board Member -Head of Corporate Services (Facilities & Real Estate), Du --UAE
Categories: Awards Jury 2025
Location: UAE

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 Chair--UAE
Categories: Awards Jury 2025
Location: UAE

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

Position: Director of Engineering Support, Royal Court Affairs--Oman
Categories: Awards Jury 2025
Location: Oman

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

Position: Associate Professor of Architecture & FM, King Saud University -- KSA
Categories: Awards Jury 2025
Location: Saudi Arabia

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,ย  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

Position: Managing Director, FM Intelligence Pty Ltd - Chairman, ISO/TC267 Facilities Management -- Australia
Categories: Awards Jury 2025
Location: Australia

Duncan Waddell

Managing Director, FM Intelligence Pty Ltd - Chairman, ISO/TC267 Facilities Management -- Australia

Karla Archer-Reid

Position: IFMA FM Consultant Council --UAE
Categories: Awards Jury 2025
Location: UAE

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.ย Currently supportingย Transition & FM delivery on key projects in Abu Dhabi. Karla has held membership &ย roles in BIFM and IFMA, most recently asย Past Regional Director for IFMAโ€™s FM Consultant Council in the Middle East.

Karla’s expertise covers Development of FM Strategyย across all asset classes, Procurement of FM Services,ย 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.ย Karla is a cyclist who embraces travel, global food and music.

Karla Archer-Reid

IFMA FM Consultant Council --UAE

Lara Khozouz

Position: MEFMA Board Member - Founder & CEO- Experts 360 Consultancy - - Jordan
Categories: Awards Jury 2025
Location: Jordan

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

Position: FM Expert - - Kuwait
Categories: Awards Jury 2025
Location: Kuwait

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.ย  He has been a MEFMA member and Certified Facility Manager by MEFMA and IFM since 2013.

Salah Boftain

FM Expert - - Kuwait

Suhas Inamdar

Position: FM Consultant - - India
Categories: Awards Jury 2025
Location: India

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 globallyย onย Amazon.

Suhas Inamdar

FM Consultant - - India

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