MEFMA’s Networking Event in Qatar a Grand Success

The facilities management event held with an aim to unify the sector

Over the years, Qatar has become a model for sustainability and facility automation, leveraging advanced technology to create a built environment that stands the test of time. With major events like the 2022 FIFA World Cup, the country has successfully combined innovation and vision to achieve a green, sustainable, and smart infrastructure.

In line with the Middle East Facility Management Association's (MEFMA) mission to unify the voice of the facilities management sector and provide an interactive platform for exchanging expertise and insights among its members in the Middle East, MEFMA organised a networking event in Qatar, supported by the Qatar Society of Engineers.

Held under the theme of ‘Building a Sustainable Future: A Roadmap for Facility Management in Qatar’s Built Environment’, the significant event served as a key platform for sharing ideas and insights on how to transform Qatar into a global model for environmental sustainability through the implementation of smart facilities management practices. Through this event, MEFMA reinforced its deep commitment to supporting sustainability and providing a platform for dialogue and collaboration among all stakeholders in the facility management sector, in alignment with Qatar National Vision 2030.

Sustainable Future

• MEFMA’s networking event in Qatar proves to be an interactive platform for exchanging ideas 
• Attended by over 150 facilities management professionals, the event comprises presentations and panel discussion on vital topics related to developing a smart and sustainable built environment

Engineer Ali Al-Suwaidi, Vice President of MEFMA, welcomed the attendees and emphasized the importance of this gathering in driving innovation in facility management. He stated, “Today, we celebrate what Qatar has achieved in sustainability and also open doors to what is yet to come. The MEFMA networking event is not just a learning platform; it is a space for inspiration and creativity.”

Supported and sponsored by leading companies in the industry like Fine Solutions, FMM, Elegancia Facilities Management, and Darwish Interserve Facility Management, the event was attended by over 150 facilities management professionals and featured presentations on vital topics, followed by an engaging panel session highlighting the importance of collaboration in developing a smart and sustainable built environment.

MEFMA believes that the journey of sustainability and innovation continues and promises to be a leading platform for knowledge exchange and future-making in the facilities management sector. Reinforcing its role as a central hub for knowledge and innovation by offering its members specialized memberships, certified training courses, and advanced studies that shape the future of the sector, the association opens new horizons and contributes to shaping a more sustainable and integrated future in the Middle East with each step.