The facilities management (FM) industry in the region is adopting the latest developments in the sector to push for higher efficiency and productivity in businesses, in addition to creating a positive environmental impact.

Abu Dhabi-based Bloom Holding says one of its subsidiaries, b.fm, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Saudi real estate group AlKifah to collaborate on setting up facilities management (FM) operations and related consultancy across the kingdom. As per the agreement, b.

Kaizen Asset Management Services (AMS) is looking at expanding organically and geographically, with plans for the launch of a property technology division by the year-end and expansion in the Gulf region.

FSI Middle East, a leading facilities management solutions software provider in the region, has been appointed to supply and deliver computerised automated facilities management (CAFM) software to Al Rajhi Bank located in Saudi Arabia.

UAE-based facilities management company and sustainability consultancy Farnek says it has been awarded new contracts worth over Dh157 million ($43 million) from several major organisations in the UAE.

In a bid to enhance elevators and escalators’ maintenance services, Kone Corporation has launched a unique set of tailor-made maintenance solutions known as Kone Care to meet users’ needs.

Cofely Besix Facility Management (CBFM) has recently embarked on an award-winning initiative that involves imparting facilities management (FM) concepts to blue-collar workers from across the UAE, aimed at raising their skill levels.