Globally and regionally, the facilities management sector is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by rapid urbanisation, ambitious national sustainability targets, the availability and integration of new technologies, as well as ever rising expectations for resource-efficient performance and exceptional user experience. More than ever before, facilities managers are expected to embrace digital transformation and sustainability practices, to enhance operational efficiency, build resilience and create value.

To highlight these topics, Dar’s Head of Facilities Management John Markey will be speaking at FutureFM 2025, the Middle East’s leading event dedicated to smarter, more sustainable facilities management. This year’s edition is taking place from 24 to 27 November 2025 at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC).

FutureFM brings together industry leaders, solution providers, and FM professionals from across the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia to explore the technologies and strategies shaping the future of building and asset management. With rising pressures around efficiency, cost control, and ESG-aligned performance, the forum serves as a vital platform for advancing best practice and driving innovation across the FM sector.

John will speak on November 27^th at 1:50 PM (Agenda). His session, titled “Enhancing Facilities Management in the Middle East Through Digital Transformation,” will offer insights into how digital technologies, including IoT, artificial intelligence, and real-time data analytics are reshaping FM operations across the region. He will highlight the growing role of digital transformation in enabling proactive asset management, improving operational visibility, and supporting smarter, data-driven decision-making.

Dar’s facilities management sector leverages technical expertise with world-class sustainability consulting and digital innovation services to drive readiness, resilience, efficiency, and sustainability across the lifecycle of strategic assets. Certified to global benchmark ISO 41001:2018 standards, Dar’s facilities management services cover everything from advisory services and condition assessments to transition management and managing agent services. And we have a track record of delivering exceptional value to clients ranging from airports and universities to road authorities, on strategic assets across the region.