Tarek Nizameddin is the Chief Executive Officer at AG Facilities Solutions (AGFS), joining the company in January 2022. In his role, he is responsible for providing strategic direction and leadership to drive transformation and innovation within the business, as well as overseeing AGFS’s regional operations. With a career spanning over 27 years, Tarek has extensive experience as a Senior Asset Management professional and an exceptional track record in leadership positions with global entities across both public and private sectors. His areas of expertise include Asset Management, Real Estate Development, Facilities Services, and Business Development. Prior to joining AG Facilities, he…
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Leading UAE-based smart and green facilities management (FM) company Farnek has appointed Tamer Bishay as its new head of business development. Reporting directly to CEO, Markus Oberlin, Bishay, an Egyptian national, has been given the responsibility of supporting Farnek’s corporate plan, with a structured and targeted business growth strategy. His day-to-day responsibilities include developing, directing and motivating Farnek’s sales team, as well as building and maintaining key client relationships, generating increased revenue and driving profitability, across all of Farnek’s businesses including HITEK and Hitches & Glitches. “Tamer has a wealth of experience in the UAE’s property and FM sectors, stretching…
PlanRadar, one of Europe’s leading digital construction, real estate and facilities management platforms, has enhanced its comprehensive suite of digital management tools with a new document management function. The intuitive Document Management feature has been specifically designed in response to calls from existing PlanRadar subscribers for an easy-to-use, intuitive and streamlined way to collate and manage data between the in-field and back-office teams. It answers the call by offering a painless way to track, plan and document approvals to make it easier to maintain a tamper-proof audit trail and a clear picture of all sign-offs during projects. Complementing the wider…
Back to Powerlist Stuart McGregor is the Managing Director of the rebranded BKA Facilities Management business (BKA FM), formerly known as BK Gulf Facilities Management. Dutco owned BK Gulf Facilities Management company was established in 1998 and has grown over the past 25 years to become one of the most recognized major fully integrated facilities management companies in the UAE. The rebranded business is supported by two Emirati powerhouses: Dutco and Al Ali Properties, both influential players in the UAE property development market. Stuart brings extensive experience in the construction and facilities management industry, including 14 years in the GCC…
Back to Powerlist Mohammed Alsharaf currently serves as the Divisional CEO of iFM Holdings, which is part of the Eltizam Group. In this role, he oversees the Group’s FM division and its business entities, Inspire Integrated and 800TEK. Inspire Integrated offers Total FM solutions across a range of sectors including infrastructure, industrial, nuclear and tourism, while 800TEK is a tech-driven company that provides specialised single services to both B2B and B2C clients. Since joining Eltizam in 2016, Alsharaf’s enterprising strategies triggered a fundamental transformation of the division, leading to significant changes across different areas of the business including technology and…
In conversation with Ahmed Al Suwaidi, Managing Director of Dubai Holding Asset Management – Residential Communities How is Dubai Holding Asset Management contributing to the ‘d33’ agenda in its residential communities? The Dubai Economic Agenda “D33” aims to attract more businesses, investment and talent to double the size of the emirate’s economy. New economic and sector opportunities will draw more people to settle in Dubai and maintain our high-performing real estate sector. For the influx of residents predicted, Dubai Holding Asset Management provides versatile and enriched living solutions that cater to people from all walks of life and budgets.…
Integrated facilities management (FM) provider, Emrill, has implemented several targeted strategies and innovations to intensify efforts to provide sustainable FM solutions to its clients and support the UAE’s vision to create a more sustainable environment. The organisation has launched ‘Together for Sustainability’ — a holistic approach to reducing the environmental impact of Emrill’s operations through targeted sustainability programmes. ’Together for Sustainability’ also promises to improve efficiencies for clients, enhance overall performance of buildings and facilities within the built environment, and encourage Emrill’s employees to strengthen their dedication to sustainable practices. As part of Emrill’s latest initiative, the organisation has…
Swiss national Markus Oberlin is CEO of Farnek Services LLC, an independent and leading provider of smart and green Facilities Management throughout the Middle East region. Markus is a certified HVAC Engineer, with an MBA in Services Management, from the University of Lucerne. He was appointed General Manager of Farnek in 2006 and further promotions ensued, before he was made CEO, in 2012. Under his leadership Farnek has now grown into one of the largest, most sustainable and innovative technology driven FM companies in the region, with over 9,000 employees. During his 17-year tenure, Markus has launched a number…
Back to Powerlist Rapid technological progress and innovations like automation and artificial intelligence (AI) have broadened the scope of the FM sector to meet the constantly evolving expectations of clients, boosting operational efficiency and strengthening strategic decision-making. ServeU, a subsidiary of Union Properties and pioneer in the facility management sector, has consistently excelled in offering superior facility management services. Led by the visionary leadership of Gary Reader, General Manager (GM) of ServeU, the company has experienced remarkable growth and success in recent years. Reader was also named to the coveted position of Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Union Properties, in…
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has undergone a rapid transformation in recent years, fueled by a commitment to economic diversification and sustainable development. Central to this transformation has been the construction industry, which is playing a critical role in the country’s growth and development. The growth of construction projects in KSA can be attributed to a combination of economic and political factors. On the economic side, the country’s strong financial position, fueled by its vast oil reserves, has allowed for a surge in investment in various sectors, including construction. Additionally, the government’s efforts to diversify the economy away from…