CERTIFIED TRAINERS

Ali AlSuwaidi

Lead trainer

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.

Abdulla Al Wahedi

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 bachelor’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.

Assem Al-Hajj

Dr Assem is an expert in academic leadership, institutional transformation and professional development. He has published more than 80 scientific articles and spoken at over 100 international and regional industry events. A Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy in the UK (SFHEA), a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Building (FCIOB), a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (FAIQS), an Associate Member and a recognized facilitator of the Middle East Facility Management Association (MEFMA). Selected by The FM Middle East magazine as one of the 50 most influential professionals in the Facilities Management Industry in the Middle East in 2012, 2013 and 2014. Won the MBM Research and Teaching Award at the Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors’ 2013 Infinite Value Awards, Sydney, Australia.

Assem is the CEO of Project Perfect Professional Practices Fz-LLC, UAE. He has held leadership roles in the GCC for over 15 years – as CEO of Khawarizmi Holding Company (KHC) and President of Khawarizmi International College, Abu Dhabi, UAE. Vice President for Academic Affairs and Development at Applied Science University in Bahrain. He established the School of the Built Environment in 2006 at Heriot-Watt University in Dubai, became its Academic Head and Director of Research, establishing its reputation in the MENA region up until 2015. Before moving to the Gulf, Assem worked for 13 years at the Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen, UK as an academic, and then representing the University internationally as Program Director for the Shell Intensive Training Program in Nigeria, then as Senior Project Director for the Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) on the Petroleum Training Institute Upgrade project in Nigeria.

Assem has provided leadership coaching and training in Facilities and Asset Management for a wide range of executives and industry professionals.

Bader Salmeen

Over 30 years of experience in the Project Management (PM), Facilities Management (FM), Building Technologies, and Information Technologies (IT) industries. Effective, experienced Manager, with strategic thinking, a positive attitude, and a proven Project Management track record since 1998.

A self-motivated, flexible professional manager and a dynamic problem solver supported by excellent team-building motivational skills. Managing the delivery of complex projects as an experienced leader of multi-disciplinary teams. The span of experience ranges from major constructions, infrastructure, IT systems implementation related to PM & FM Field, engineering documents management systems, setting standards, operating procedures, maintaining critical operation sites, Quality Management Systems implementation, and customer satisfaction monitoring.

Fahad Mohamed

Fahad Mohamed is a Facilities Management and Asset Leadership expert with over 20 years of total industry experience, including 10+ years in senior leadership roles across Facilities Management, Asset Management, and Operations in the UAE and wider GCC. He has also been actively involved in professional training and capability development for nearly a decade, working closely with engineers, managers, and senior leaders across diverse FM environments.

Fahad has led large, complex FM portfolios, overseeing multi-site operations and high-value assets across commercial, residential, mixed-use, and critical infrastructure developments. His experience spans both client-side and service-provider models, giving him a balanced and commercially grounded understanding of how FM performance directly impacts asset value, risk, and stakeholder confidence.

His areas of expertise include Facilities and Asset Management, FM contracts, SLAs and KPI frameworks, operational governance and service excellence, and the integration of ESG and sustainability principles into day-to-day FM delivery. He is also deeply involved in digital transformation initiatives, including CAFM and ERP implementation, data-driven performance management, and the use of operational data to support informed decision-making.

As a MEFMA Trainer, Fahad’s approach is firmly rooted in practical implementation. His sessions draw heavily on real-world case studies, operational challenges, and on-site realities, ensuring that learning is directly applicable to the workplace. His training philosophy focuses on building technical capability, accountability, and commercial awareness, enabling FM professionals to think beyond task execution and understand their role in protecting and enhancing asset value.

Aligned with MEFMA’s mission to elevate FM standards in the region, Fahad is recognised for bridging strategy, operations, and people, helping FM professionals deliver measurable, sustainable value to assets and clients.

He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical & Electronics Engineering and a Master’s degree in Facilities Management, providing a strong technical and systems-based foundation to his operational leadership and training approach

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.

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.

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