ABOUT THE CONFERENCE
The MEFMA Conference in Oman, scheduled for February 10, 2026 and held under the theme “Future-Ready FM: Driving Oman’s Sustainable Growth”, is a full-day industry platform that brings together Facility Management professionals, government representatives, developers, service providers and industry experts.
With a focus on emerging trends and innovations shaping Oman’s FM landscape, the conference will explore the sector’s evolving needs, highlight the adoption of smart and sustainable FM strategies, and showcase best practices that support national development priorities and the vision for a more efficient, resilient built environment.
This event will offer attendees the opportunity to participate in insightful presentations, expert-led panel discussions and valuable networking sessions that promote knowledge exchange, collaboration and the advancement of FM excellence across Oman’s FM sector.
WHY BE PART OF OMAN CONFERENCE?
THOUGHT LEADERSHIP &
KNOWLEDGE EXCHANGE
INSIGHTS INTO INDUSTRY TRENDS & INNOVATIONS
NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES
PARTNERSHIPS & COLLABORATION
PROFESSIONAL GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT
CALL FOR PAPERS
MEFMA invites industry leaders, FM experts and professionals to submit their case studies or research aligned with the conference theme
“Future-Ready FM: Driving Oman’s Sustainable Growth”
Selected submissions will have the opportunity to speak at the MEFMA Conference and contribute to the program.
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
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Submission should include: • presentation title |
Abstract must provide an overview of the proposed presentation, including the objectives and key discussion points |
Submissions must be non-commercial and should not contain promotional content |
*All submissions are subject to approval
*MEFMA reserves the right not to disclose the reasons for rejection
AGENDA
SPEAKERS
Sheikh Abdulaziz Al Hosni
Sheikh Abdulaziz Al Hosni is the Vice Chairman and Group Managing Director of Qurum Business Group. After receiving his Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from the University of California in the United States of America in 1996, he returned to Oman to ultimately carry the family legacy forward by transforming Qurum Business Group into an international diversified services enterprise with operations across the Middle East, Europe and the Indian sub-continent.
Sheikh Abdulaziz dedicated his time solely to re-engineering the Group by Developing the company’s investment banking, property, construction, and facilities management businesses. Today QBG a truly international conglomerate by the synergies between the companies under its umbrella. Sheikh Abdulaziz has served as Board Director on a number of reputable organizations including Oman Air, Sohar University, National Gases and Muscat Gases, United Facilities Company, Oman Hotels & Tourism and Al Ahlia Converting Industries. He has also been a member of several state advisory committees working in collaboration with Ministry of Manpower and Ministry of Commerce & Industry. His positive influence and contribution to the facility management industry has added significant value to the FM community particularly in Oman, and generally around the region.
Sheikh Abdulaziz Al Hosni
MEFMA Board Member
Vice Chairman & Group Managing Director, Qurum Business Group
Ali AlSuwaidi
Eng. Ali Alsuwaidi is a prominent and influential leader in the facilities management (FM) and asset management industry in the Middle East. He has been in the industry since the nascent stages and has been tasked with various prestigious, mission-critical, high-profile assignments. His valuable volunteering contributed to the growth of the industry in the Middle East, especially in GCC countries.
Recognized globally as a subject matter expert in FM, Eng. Ali is also a visionary speaker who actively contributes to international workshops, conferences, and seminars. Notably, he served as the first operations head of the iconic Burj Khalifa, the tallest tower in the world – an accomplishment that highlights his professional expertise and strong leadership qualities.
In addition to being one of the key founders of MEFMA and a prominent figure in the Middle East, Eng. Ali has had a significant impact on the global stage through his current role as Chairman of the Global FM Association (GFM), becoming the first individual from the Middle East to hold this esteemed position. He was GFM Vice Chairman from January 2021 and a board member since 2013, along with having a valuable impact as well on various entities in which he held key positions.
Eng. Ali holds an MBA from the American University of Sharjah and a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Toledo, Ohio, USA. He has also earned a Mini-MBA Certificate in Leadership from INSEAD and is a graduate of the Dubai Government Leadership Program in collaboration with The Wharton School of Business, USA. Additionally, he holds an international diploma in Health, Safety, and Environment Management from the British Safety Council.
He also currently serves as the Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration at the American University of Sharjah.
Ali AlSuwaidi
MEFMA Vice President
Global FM Chair
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
FM Consultant
Wakan Sustainability
Mohammed Al-Rumhi
Mohammed Al-Rumhi is the Discipline Lead for Real Estate and Facility Management at Petroleum Development Oman (PDO), where he leads the development of fit-for-purpose frameworks, standards, and project delivery processes for non-hydrocarbon assets. His role includes establishing governance and assurance models for FM and Real Estate projects, as well as overseeing people development, competency frameworks, and capability building within the RE & FM function.
He has over 13 years of experience in oil and gas project and construction management, with strong expertise in delivering complex projects within regulated environments. Mohammed holds a Bachelor’s degree in Power Systems and Energy Management from Sultan Qaboos University and a Master’s degree in Engineering Management from the University of the West of England (UWE), UK. He is a Project Management Professional (PMP) and a PMI Construction Professional (PMI-CP), and an Associate Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), UK.
Mohammed Al-Rumhi
Real Estate & FM Discipline Lead
Petroleum Development Oman
Mohsin Al Umairi
Facilities Manager and Field Operations Expert with over 10 years of experience in managing oil and gas sites, labor accommodation management, operations and maintenance, hospitality services and the development of operational quality systems. He has led sustainability initiatives, improved operational efficiency and managed complex operational crises across various locations within the Sultanate of Oman. He has strong expertise in implementing smart transformation methodologies, workforce empowerment and achieving integration between operations, maintenance and logistics to create safe and highly efficient work environments.
Mohsin Al Umairi
Facilities Manager
SAKAN Facilities Management
Dr. M. Ramaswamy
Dr. M. Ramaswamy is a Mechanical Engineering expert with over 42 years of experience across India and Oman. He holds a PhD from IIT Delhi and has been based in Oman since 1997, including serving as a Technical Expert to the Government of Oman. He has designed some of the largest utility plants in Southeast Asia and published 170+ research papers, along with authoring six engineering books.
A Chartered Engineer (UK & India) and member of several international professional bodies, Dr. Ramaswamy has delivered 140+ keynote lectures worldwide and serves as a reviewer and editorial board member for leading international journals, including SAGE (UK). He is listed in the WHO’S WHO of Renewables (MENAT region) and the Montreal Protocol WHO’S WHO for his contributions to ODS-related initiatives. He currently serves on the Advisory Board of the World Filtration Institute (USA) and is the Technical Director at Levels Training Institute, Oman.
Dr. M. Ramaswamy
Former Technical Expert, Government of Oman / Technical Director, Levels Training Institute Oman
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