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Waqar Hasan, CEO of Itihad Community Management and the first elected president of Community Associations Institute Middle East looks back at a year full of progress and milestones
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DLD's effort to make Dubai a top urban, and sustainable city includes raising indoor environment standards through scientific policies and technology
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Technology can be harnessed to build stronger, closer communities and ensure meaningful living experiences
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Francis Giani, Chief Community Management Officer, Nakheel on communities transitioning from placemaking to creating a sense of belonging.
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Communities that are resilient to future challenges of climate-change, urbanization, and resource-availability hold the key to building for the future.
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Nearly 600 people “Run” in Support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month
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Rima Nassair takes home coveted award at industry’s most celebrated night
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Nakheel Community Management is the first management company to be awarded the WELL Health & Safety certification
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One of the foremost challenges faced by community managers is owner apathy which leads to transactional management rather than community engagement
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The outreach program looks to get the community involved in Abu Dhabi's sustainable development initiatives
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Experts consider healthy buildings to be the next generation of green buildings. By combining the concept of green buildings with new technologies, both work and residential areas can be optimised for health
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Besides being occasions for fun, community events and initiatives play a larger role in building bonds and encouraging harmony in communities
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In an exclusive interview with CM today, Salah Habib, Chief Executive Officer, of Diamond Developers, talks about the company’s ambitions for the future and why other developers should join it on its sustainability journey
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Handover process can be made smooth and seamless by following the guidelines outlined by an industry expert
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Deferred maintenance is the single greatest cause of increased service charge, high insurance premiums and legal costs, declining property values, and resident complaints
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Experts weigh in on the regulations and challenges affecting the use CCTV in community common areas
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Community Association Management may be considered to be a relatively new trend in Saudi Arabia, but it is one that is quickly growing in importance
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In an exclusive video interview with CM today, Said El Haouasli, General Manager of LOAMS, compares the disciplines of facilities management and community management
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Majid Al Futtaim Communities capitalises on high demand from local and international buyers for ultra-exclusive premium offerings with the launch of Alaya Gardens.
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CM today talks to professionals in Oman’s built environment to know more about the facilities management and property management sectors
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Earlier this year, Dubai government raised the cost of depositing non-recyclable waste in landfills. CM today talks to community management experts to understand their views on the issue of waste management in communities
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The right service charge model ensures a positive cash flow in communities and a good management plan in which customer wish lists are aligned with community revenues
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Utility payments take up the highest percentage of many building budgets. The overall budget of a building will not reduce unless utility costs are controlled
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LOAMS, the community management arm of DAMAC Properties, organised iftar events for its blue-collar workforce in DAMAC Hills and DAMAC Hills 2 (D2) and other buildings within Dubai outside of the master communities during the month of Ramadan
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Understanding of each communities’ design and operational requirements is an essential tool to enable a community manager or management companies to deliver the highest standard of services
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Alan Rowlands goes over the principal aspects to consider when increasing the appeal of community common areas
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In a bid to eliminate mosquitoes and encourage people to enjoy outdoor spaces more often, PID Owners Association Management LLC (PID OAM), a subsidiary of Dubai Investments PJSC, has setup eco-friendly mosquito traps in the Green Community at Dubai Investment Park (DIP)
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Majid Al Futtaim Communities has launched a new child-led design initiative in collaboration with the Royal Grammar School Guildford
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Chandra Dake, CEO of Dake Rechsand, a Dubai-based company specializing in sustainable solutions for water conservation and desert farming, explains what sponge cities are and how the concept can benefit countries like the UAE.
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Khalid Ababneh, Chairman of Deyaar Community Management (DCM), provides a realistic assessment of a few of the challenges community managers endure when it comes to service charges
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A data-driven approach to preventative maintenance can assist with increasing operational effectiveness, help control costs, minimise risks, improve accountability and ensure compliance
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Community rules should not violate fundamental rights, must be reasonable and fair, must be capable of uniform enforcement and must reasonably relate to the purpose of the community, says Alan Rowlands
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The green wall is situated atop the community clubhouse and is home to over 15,000 species of plants.
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The association has elected its first board members through electronic voting
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SNC-Lavalin has been awarded a programme management office consultancy services contract by Saudi’s Royal Commission for Riyadh City to support its Architectural Projects Program Department
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Farnek Village employs the latest technology and is the most energy efficient accommodation centre of its kind in the Middle East
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Homeowners and managers are realising that cutting costs without proper evaluation can be expensive in the long run
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Sharjah Sustainable City will promote sustainable living and provide practical solutions for food, water and energy management
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This partnership will boost client confidence and ensure that tax related requirements of communities are proactively managed.
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As the Middle East puts sustainability and environmental responsibility at centre stage, academic institutions have an opportunity to lead the way in the implementation of community-wide solutions. ENGIE Solutions elaborates in this report.
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As the Dubai real estate market rebounds into a new era of growth; how does the industry ensure that the valuation and quality of properties are not compromised?
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The ongoing Expo 2020 has opened many doors, but what does this mean for the Community Management sector? Glen Aranha, Director - Community Management, Luxury Owner’s Association Management Services, explores the endless possibilities.
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This certification is a testament to UDC’s commitment to operational excellence and resilience in the face of unprecedented crises
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Provis was recognised for its outstanding efforts in utilising technology to achieve significant energy savings, adopting a series of international green practices
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Yousif Ahmed AlMutawa, CEO of Sharjah Sustainable City, gives an insight into the innovation at the Sharjah Sustainable City
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This contributes to enhancing the community's confidence in the laws and legislative system in the emirate
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DLD and IWBI have agreed to work together to enhance investor trust and support the health and safety of buildings.
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The workshops are conducted to ensure sustainability of common-area services and maximise use of buildings
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RealCube software deployment will digitize, automate and manage all community related activities for Arada’s asset managers as well as homeowners from July 2021
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Francis Giani, Chief Community Management Officer at Nakheel, examines the challenges, regulations, and opportunities – when it comes to managing pets in Dubai.
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Adel Michael Gasan takes us into what goes into managing the Jumeirah Golf Estates.
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The Community Management industry has been rather shy of using marketing as a tool. Experts point out the benefits one can reap from.
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Partnerships aimed at addressing rising service charges on properties for consumers
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The Smart Built Environment Awards 2021 will be held on September 8, 2021 in Dubai
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This was established after Dubai Land Department (DLD) signed agreements with 27 audit offices
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This game-changing solution has created an environment where all those involved stand to gain additional source of income.
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Industry experts from the Community Management sector share the most positive way of safeguarding their assets
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As we approach and learn to accept the new normal, Shellei Leonor Teves Gaza, Senior Community Association Manager, Irtikaz Group, shares the trends in this sector.
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Francis Giani, Chief Community Management Officer, Nakheel Community Management gives us an insight into the plans and vision of the organisation.
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Developed by ERES this step aligns with RDC’s plan to automate its services and provide them through digital channels.
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Approximately 6,400 units across various sectors will be added to Provis’s owners association portfolio effective immediately.
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New entity will oversee all homeowners' committee meetings and facilities management services and all aspects of community living.
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This comes as more cases pile up before RDC on unpaid service fees, with multiple instances of non-payment over several years.
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As economic activity resumes, after the unplanned hiatus imposed by COVID-19, the commercial real estate industry is readying itself to adapt to a new set of guidelines and operational outcomes.
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Community Managers explain how they have been handling the many challenges on the job and most importantly the key lessons they learned this year.
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With this the residents and the OA relationship will be enhanced, and allow further improvements to Azizi’s communities to be expedited.
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Haithem Ibraheem, Property Operations Manager, ICD Brookfield Place, & Prabhu Ramachandran, Founder and CEO of Facilio Inc., discuss the next-gen buildings.
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Provis has delivered over 480 virtual fitness classes to residents for free urging people to stay home, safe and active.
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Company to provide a diverse portfolio of comprehensive community management service to new super-premium apartment community.
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One of the only two companies in the region and the US to secure Accredited Association Management Company designation.
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With offices in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, the new company will be distinguished through its innovative solutions to operate assets efficiently and sustainably.
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The newly signed contract between Concordia & Stratum Owners Association Management brings the total business to over AED 7 million.
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Take a look at the journey of John Stevens, MD, Asteco, in the Property Sector
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As its appeal to landlords in the UAE continues to grow, Urban, a leading PropTech platform which takes the entire rental journey online, announces that it has entered into an agreement with Dubai Asset Management to digitise leasing.
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Mirabaud’s Asset Management division, on behalf of its Middle Eastern and international clientele, has structured the acquisition and retained management of two of the single tenant office buildings in the US.
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In a groundbreaking move, Dubai will now require property management firms to disclose any relation to other entities involved in the process.
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Sharjah Asset Management (SAM), the investment arm of the Sharjah government, has announced the launch of a new company through its partnership with the largest engineering consulting firm in Malaysia (CHSS).
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In line with UAE Energy Strategy 2050, the company has focused on developing and deploying comprehensive energy and utility management plans across its portfolio.
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An insight into the strategies that make the relationship between the property manager and a service provider work.
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Provis has leveraged on its digital transformation programme to ease property sales & leasing, keep customers healthy & engaged, and enable them to remotely manage their properties amid government-mandated health and safety guidelines.
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As the facilities are re-opening post the lockdown due to the ongoing pandemic, it is very important to note the impact the COVID-19 has had on the industry and relook at the way one will approach property management.
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REbuild from Facilio is the result of a collaborative effort with the CRE industry to rethink property management for the post pandemic world.
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Deyaar Development has rebranded its owners association management unit as Deyaar Community Management (Deyaar CM).
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In support of companies and residents adhering to the UAE Government’s directives to stay at home amidst national efforts to stop the spread of novel coronavirus (COVID-19), Three60 Communities, a subsidiary of Eltizam Asset Management Group and a leading regional provider of management services to premium residential and commercial communities, has launched ‘QuickPay’ to facilitate contactless online payment for its customers.
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A recent report from the Dubai Land Department stated that all penalties imposed on homeowners in Dubai for service charge violations are being waived off this year and homeowners can pay their service charges in installments.
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It has become common knowledge recently that preparedness and the ability to proactively respond to a rapidly-developing health situation such as the ongoing novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic can hugely contribute to the efforts of health authorities to stop the virus from infecting many more people.
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VCM, Azizi Development’s community management provider, has inked a partnership deal with digital transformation firm Exalogic Consulting.
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CM today starts a new series, ‘Meet Your OA’, where we get an insight into their journey into the world of Community Management.
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The fundamental promise of emerging technologies, in the context of Community Management, is being able to optimize operational efficiencies, deliver personalized services and make infrastructure responsive to real time needs.
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Today, we talk to Sangeetha B, Deputy CEO of Al Fajer FM, who gives us an insight into the way service delivery has evolved in the residential sectors.
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A comprehensive course, devised by Community Associations Institute in conjunction with DREI, has been established to ensure all participants are trained to the highest international industry standards
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Property management (PM) or asset management is one of the most underrated tasks in the real estate sector. Over the last decade-and-a-half, however, PM has developed alongside Dubai’s skyline, and with it, has come a level of professionalism.
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In this exclusive interview Ahmed K Al Hamdani,Owner Association Regulatory Section, Real Estate Regulatory Agency (Rera) gives Megha S Anthony an insight into the new Law (6), defines the role of an FM manager, and talks about the new initiatives taken by RERA towards streamlining the Owners Association.
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He is known as the father of Community Management and rightly so. When you meet Jeevan D’Mello, a Board Member and International Faculty Member of the Community Association Institute (CAI), you can feel the passion he has for the subject.
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Dubai Land Department (DLD), through its regulatory arm Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA), launched a first-of-itskind electronic system titled ‘Mollak’ that incorporates innovations to ensure that justice and transparency are maintained.
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Ryan Darnell, Executive Director, Khidmah, gives an insight into the current market situation.
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Jeevan J D'Mello, President of the Community Associations Institute - Middle East, talks about the challenges OAs face in the industry.
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Johnny Suico , Manager-Special Services at ServeU LLC gives an insight into how the quality of landscaping can help you increase increasing your rental rates
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Real Estate and Hospitality industries are in constant need tosource service providers. Upon handover of master developments and/or projects, theoperation lifecycle commences when services are essential to start with a reasonable overlapping.
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Emaar FM Performance Measurement process is used to determine the service provider’s competency and commitment to providing value-added service consistent with Corporate FM strategies and Emaar’s asset strategy.
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The global programme management and construction consultancy Turner & Townsend has increased its turnover by 12 per cent to
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Emaar FM Performance Measurement process is used to determine the service provider’s competency and commitment to providing value-added service consistent with Corporate FM strategies and Emaar’s asset strategy.
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In realty sector, many flock for organised facilities management services
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Are people in the FM industry aware of FM Legislations? Or is it limited to only Law No 27/ Jointly Owned Property (JOP) Law? This was the big question at the recent
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Emrill, the leading integrated facilities management company in the UAE, announced today the introduction of its
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DLD launches integrated system for real estate governance
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