Leading regional companies are showcasing a wide range of innovative products and the latest facilities management (FM) solutions at the FM Expo 2015 which opened in Dubai, UAE, on Monday.

The largest dedicated Facilities Management exhibition in the Middle East, FM Expo 2015, was inaugurated by Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Minister of Finance and the chairman of Dubai Municipality, on Monday (May 18) at  the Dubai World Trade Centre, in the presence of other high-level government officials.

It is being held alongside its three co-located events – Middle East Waste & Recycling, Commercial Cleaning & Hygiene, and Elevators & Access Control – which together will offer visitors a 360-degree view of these inter-connected community management industries. The three-day event will run until May 20.   

According to experts, the FM sector is gaining greater importance as the region’s governments implement strategies for ‘smart’ and sustainable long-term development.

Engineers, architects, developers, and property owners, among others, are actively seeking integrated FM solutions from the design stage of every project to ensure greater return on investment.

Against this background, FM Expo will be a perfect platform for visitors to discover the most comprehensive range of FM solutions as well as network with peers and suppliers to help take advantage of business opportunities, said the event organisers.

Jaafar Shubber, the senior project manager, FM Expo, said: "The GCC governments’ vision of more ‘smart’ and ‘green’ developments has given a significant boost to the FM industry. In addition, the region’s thriving construction, real estate, hospitality and healthcare sectors are driving an already flourishing market."

"As the Gulf prepares itself to host two mega-events – World Expo 2020 and Fifa World Cup 2022 – along with the completion of several mega-developments, the demand for integrated FM solutions will continue to increase in the coming years," he stated.

Besides offering a wide range of innovative products and services, the expo will also host a series of free-to-attend educational events with an aim to provide deeper insights on the industry to aspiring and experienced FM professionals.

Now in its ninth year, FM Expo brings together building owners, occupiers, FM companies, and suppliers alike, to generate new business and promote regional awareness of the sector

Leading international FM professionals will join the World FM Congress, Innovation Zone, and workshops on currently relevant topics.

“We aim to offer participants the best education in the industry completely free of charge. The educational programme has been developed in collaboration with our partners to enable attendees to enhance their technical knowledge and skills to better serve the industry,” stated Shubber.-TradeArabia News Service