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Reflecting this shift, the Middle East Facilities Management Association (MEFMA) will host the MEFMA Conference in Oman on 10 February 2026 at JW Marriott Hotel, Muscat, under the theme <strong>\u201cFuture-Ready FM: Driving Oman\u2019s Sustainable Growth.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The one-day conference will bring together senior facility management leaders, asset owners, government representatives, developers, and service providers to explore how FM can move beyond traditional operations to support efficiency, resilience, and long-term value across Oman\u2019s built environment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Positioned as a strategic platform for dialogue, insight sharing, and collaboration, the conference will feature expert speakers covering key industry priorities. the full agenda and program details available on the conference website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Conference discussions will focus on the evolving role of FM in supporting national priorities, the growing influence of digital and data-driven operations, and the importance of developing local FM talent for the future. Through expert perspectives and regional case examples, the program will highlight practical pathways for organisations to enhance asset performance and operational outcomes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Jamal Lootah, President of MEFMA, said:<\/strong><br>\u201cFacilities management is now a strategic lever for Oman\u2019s growth, directly influencing efficiency, sustainability, and service quality. The MEFMA Oman Conference will move the conversation from ambition to application, demonstrating how data, digital tools, and best practices can be applied to support Vision 2040 and deliver measurable value across assets and portfolios.\u201d<br><br><strong>Sheikh Abdulaziz Al Hosni, MEFMA Board Member said:<\/strong><br><em>\u201cOman\u2019s development priorities are creating a strong opportunity for facility management to play a more strategic role in supporting sustainability, operational performance, and long-term asset value. This conference will serve as an important platform for collaboration and knowledge exchange as the sector continues to evolve in line with Vision 2040.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Muscat edition is expected to attract over <strong>200 industry professionals<\/strong> from sectors including real estate, hospitality, healthcare, education, oil and gas, transport, and critical infrastructure, alongside government and semi-government entities, creating a focused platform for networking and knowledge exchange. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The conference is <strong>supported and sponsored by leading organisations across the facility management sector<\/strong>, including <strong>Gold Sponsors Omdaad and QBG \u2013 Facilities Management<\/strong>, as well as <strong>Supporting Partners the International College of Engineering &amp; Management.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The conference is free to attend, with prior registration required.<br>For registrations <a href=\"https:\/\/mefma.org\/oman2026\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">https:\/\/mefma.org\/oman2026\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As Oman accelerates its journey toward Vision 2040 and Net Zero 2050, facility management is emerging as a key enabler of smarter, more sustainable buildings and infrastructure. 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