Facility management awards were presented at the Global FM Awards of Excellence 2026, with Middle East Facilities Management Association members receiving recognition for their achievements. Farnek Services from the UAE earned the Gold Award and Red Sea Global from Saudi Arabia received the Silver Award. The awards highlight the region’s growing competitiveness in facility management as the GCC market expands from USD 54.6 billion in 2023 to a projected USD 72 billion by 2028.
The Global FM Awards of Excellence, an initiative by the Global FM Association, recognize outstanding achievements and leadership in facility management worldwide. This year’s recognition reflects the Middle East’s increasing influence in setting benchmarks for operational excellence and sustainability in the built environment.
Regional Strength in Facility Management Awards
MEFMA plays a central role in enabling members to gain international visibility on global platforms. According to Jamal Lootah, MEFMA President, the recognition demonstrates the maturity of the facility management sector across the region. He stated, “The recognition of Farnek Services and Red Sea Global at the Global FM Awards of Excellence reflects the strength and maturity of the facility management sector in our region. MEFMA remains committed to empowering its members, enabling them to showcase their capabilities on international platforms and achieve the recognition they deserve.”
Ali Alsuwaidi, Chairman of Global FM, added that the achievements exemplify how innovation and operational excellence are redefining the built environment. The announcement was timed with World FM Day 2026, celebrated globally in May each year as the industry’s official moment of recognition.
World FM Day 2026 and Regional Campaign
This year’s World FM Day, held on May 13, operated under the theme “FM: Cultivating Belonging in the Built Environment.” The theme emphasizes facility management’s role in shaping environments where people feel connected and supported while contributing to sustainability and operational excellence.
Aligned with the celebration, MEFMA launched a regional campaign titled “FM: Where We Belong,” inviting facility management professionals across the Middle East to share their stories through an interactive digital experience. The initiative highlights the people behind the spaces and strengthens community within the FM profession.
Market Growth and Global Positioning
The GCC facility management market’s projected growth reflects the region’s economic development and focus on infrastructure advancement. As the market expands, MEFMA continues to function as a leading regional platform for knowledge sharing, professional development, and international representation of the facility management sector.
The Middle East Facilities Management Association is a non-profit professional association supporting facility management professionals and organizations through accredited training, industry events, and knowledge-sharing initiatives. The organization remains committed to advancing performance standards and positioning the region as a global contributor to facility management excellence.
Future Outlook
With continued recognition of member achievements on international stages, MEFMA’s influence in advancing the facility management profession across the Middle East strengthens. The association’s focus on professional development and sustainability aligns with broader regional priorities for operational advancement and long-term impact in the built environment sector.
