Imdaad wins ‘Health and Safety Initiative of the Year' category at 2015 fmME Awards

Dubai, UAE, June 6, 2015 - Imdaad, a leading provider of integrated facilities and waste management solutions in the GCC, has won the ‘Health and Safety Initiative of the Year’ Award for its ‘Project SHARE’ (Safety and Health Awareness and Recognition Enhancement) at the 8th Facilities Management Middle East (fmME) Awards. The company also ranked second in the ‘Overall FM Company of the Year’ category during a glittering ceremony held on June 3, 2015 at the InterContinental Dubai Festival City. During the awarding ceremony, Imdaad’s CEO, Jamal Abdullah Lootah, presented the ‘Technology Implementation of the Year’ award to Dubai Municipality’s Sewage Treatment Plants Department.

The fmME Awards is an annual event held to recognize the people, projects and companies for their outstanding contribution to the Middle East’s FM industry. Imdaad’s Project SHARE was adjudged the best Health and Safety Initiative for demonstrating notable and verifiable improvement in its track records by complying with health and safety standards through the implementation of training, workshops and accreditations. The company also took second place in the Overall FM Company of the Year category for an excellent all-round performance over the last year in its flagship contracts and/or projects characterized by service excellence, delivery and innovation. 

Jamal Lootah, Chief Executive Officer, Imdaad said: “Imdaad is honoured to be recognised at the fmME Awards 2015. The company remains fully committed in its efforts to improve and enhance the thriving regional FM sector through its pioneering initiatives. Project SHARE is one such contribution that aimed towards advancing the health and safety consciousness of the

industry. Being recognized for it is a bonus for us and inspires us to bring positive changes in the industry. We strive to push our limits to deliver according to specific market and consumer requirements and such awards motivate us to remain focused on offering the latest and sophisticated FM solutions to ensure sustainable development of the region.”       

Imdaad has gained a strong reputation in the region as an adopter and implementer of the latest FM technologies and practices. The company acquires eco-friendly equipment and prioritizes sustainability across all its operations. It also conducts recycling training for its clients, corporate partners and staff, in addition to providing free recycling bins in certain projects where it handles waste management and collection services.