Al-Futtaim Contracting has announced the launch of its facilities management and fire & life safety operations in Saudi Arabia at Big 5 Construct Saudi, strengthening its specialist capabilities in the Kingdom. 

The launch brings together Al-Futtaim Facilities Management, the company’s dedicated facilities management division, and the Fire & Life Safety division of Al-Futtaim Engineering, providing customers with integrated services across the lifecycle of their assets and developments.

Al-Futtaim Facilities Management will provide a comprehensive range of services designed to enhance operational efficiency and asset longevity, spanning sustainable energy management, HVAC maintenance and property upkeep. Its capabilities will support the evolving needs of Saudi Arabia’s growing commercial, industrial and residential sectors.

Alongside this, Al-Futtaim Engineering’s Fire & Life Safety division will provide end-to-end fire protection and life safety solutions for commercial, residential, industrial, retail, hospitality and infrastructure developments. Its capabilities cover the complete project lifecycle, including system design and engineering, equipment supply, system integration, testing, commissioning, operation and ongoing maintenance. Solutions will be designed and delivered in accordance with applicable Saudi regulations, project requirements and relevant international fire and life safety standards.

Yousuf Ali Bin Zayed, General Manager, Al-Futtaim Facilities Management, said: “The launch of our Facilities Management operations in Saudi Arabia marks an important step in our growth journey. We are bringing our experience in managing and optimising built environments to customers across the Kingdom, with a focus on operational efficiency, asset longevity and sustainable solutions. We look forward to working closely with customers to deliver services that respond to their evolving needs and create long-term value.”

Nadeem Al Kilani, Head of Fire & Life Safety, Al-Futtaim Engineering, said: “Our Fire & Life Safety offering brings together engineering expertise and end-to-end capabilities across the complete project lifecycle. From system design and integration through to testing, commissioning and ongoing maintenance, our focus is on providing reliable, code-compliant solutions that meet the requirements of customers in Saudi Arabia. We are ready to bring this expertise to the Kingdom and support both standalone and integrated fire and life safety requirements, including technically complex and mission-critical environments.”

The Fire & Life Safety offering is supported by established international technology and product partners including Siemens, Panasonic, TecniKabel, RP-Technik, LDA and PEMALL, strengthening the division’s ability to deliver integrated solutions for customers in the Kingdom.

Murali S, Managing Director, Al-Futtaim Contracting, added: “Saudi Arabia is an important market for Al-Futtaim Contracting, and the launch of our Facilities Management and Fire & Life Safety operations reflects our commitment to growing our capabilities in line with the Kingdom’s continued development. By bringing these specialist services to the Saudi market, we are strengthening the breadth of solutions we can offer customers while building on our established presence and more than five decades of experience across the region.”

With 50 years legacy and an established presence across the UAE, Qatar and Saudi Arabia, Al-Futtaim Contracting provides integrated solutions across Construction, Engineering, Technologies and Facilities Management. The launch further strengthens its offering in Saudi Arabia, providing customers with specialist capabilities across engineering, operation and long-term asset support. – TradeArabia News Service