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Farnek expert urges HSE professionals to implement AI and predictive tools to improve efficiency and safety

News Desk 1 14/11/2024 0

Ryan Mitchell, head of Quality, Health, Safety, Excellence and Wellbeing (QHSEW), at leading UAE-based smart and green facilities management (FM) company Farnek addressed delegates on day two of the annual HSE forum in Dubai today (Wednesday 13th November). The aim of the HSE Forum, which is

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Growth in outsourcing gathers pace as UAE hospitality sector continues to wrestle with staffing issues

News Desk 2 09/10/2024 0

Leading UAE-based smart and green facilities management (FM) company Farnek has witnessed major growth for its hospitality division, with outsourcing a driving factor. This year alone Farnek has won dozens of contracts worth in excess of AED 72 million, mobilising over 450 staff, with international hotel brands such as EMAAR, Millennium, Sheraton, Movenpick, Sofitel,

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Marriott group hotels achieve Gold certification from global sustainability organisation, for responsible tourism initiatives

News Desk 1 30/09/2024

Three Marriott group hotels were recently awarded Gold certifications, from the internationally-renowned Green Globe certification (GGC) programme, for their commitment to eco-friendly operational practices.      The Delta Hotel by Marriott Jumeriah Beach and the Four Points by Sheraton properties in Bur Dubai and on Sheikh Zayed Road, achieved

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Farnek expands hospitality division with strategic sales appointment

News Desk 1 19/09/2024

Leading UAE-based smart and green facilities management (FM) company Farnek has appointed Omar Zahedah as Business Development Manager for its expanding hospitality division. With more than 16 years’ experience in the hotel and catering sector, bilingual Jordanian national Zahedah, will be responsible for developing new and existing business, with a strategic focus on

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HITEK expands footprint in Saudi Arabia

News Desk 1 21/08/2024

Leading smart facilities management (FM) solutions company HITEK Services, which is part of the Farnek group of companies, has acquired multiple prestigious contracts in Saudi Arabia, cementing its leadership in the delivery of cutting-edge FM solutions across the kingdom. HITEK Services is a pioneering provider of technology-driven, facility management

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Farnek wins security contracts worth over AED 25 million

News Desk 2 18/07/2024

Leading UAE-based smart and green facilities management (FM) company Farnek has secured a raft of new security contracts, valued at more than AED 25 million, with technology playing a key role in its successful market proposition. Farnek is currently mobilising an additional 400 guards to fulfill a raft of recent security contract wins from major […]

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Mercure Dubai Barsha Heights certified by global sustainability organisation for a ninth consecutive year

News Desk 2 06/06/2024

After nine consecutive years of Green Globe certification, the Mercure Dubai Barsha Heights Hotel Suites and Apartments has enhanced its sustainable credentials by achieving gold certification of the internationally renowned Green Globe Certification (GGC) programme, which is specifically designed for the travel & tourism industry. During a recent independent audit and

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Farnek recognised for reducing over 80 tonnes of carbon emissions from its transport fleet

News Desk 2 23/05/2024

Leading UAE-based smart and green facilities management (FM) company Farnek, has received an award from Neutral Fuels for a significant reduction in the amount of carbon emissions generated by its transport fleet. Farnek made a commitment to transition to Neutral Fuels’ B7 blend biodiesel in 2023 and during that year, consumed more than 400,000 litres […]

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Nepalese families endorse benefits of Farnek biogas initiative

News Desk 2 03/05/2024

Leading UAE-based smart and green facilities management (FM) company Farnek recently sent top executives from its ESG (Environment, Social & Governance) team to rural Nepal, to revisit families that received Farnek biogas plants. The plants were installed by Farnek technicians in 2015, to provide a renewable energy solution allowing villagers to produce methane by

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Farnek expands business operations in Abu Dhabi

News Desk 1 02/04/2024

Leading UAE-based smart and green facilities management (FM) company Farnek has expanded its business operations throughout the emirate of Abu Dhabi following a raft of new and retained FM contract across various industry sectors. To cope with the increased workload, the number of employes based in Abu Dhabi has grown by 18% to nearly 1,300 […]

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Farnek ‘LEEDs’ Burj Khalifa to prestigious international sustainability award

News Desk 1 25/03/2024

Through its sustainability and consultancy division, leading UAE-based smart and green total FM company Farnek, has enabled the Burj Khalifa to achieve LEED O+M Platinum Certification, the optimum international standard for the operation and maintenance of green buildings. The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) which developed the LEED (Leadership in Energy and

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Pullman Dubai JLT awarded global sustainability certification

News Desk 1 19/03/2024

The Pullman Dubai Jumeirah Lakes Towers Hotel, has been awarded its first Green Globe certification, a premier worldwide certification and improvement programme developed especially for the travel and tourism industry. The hotel’s management team ensured that the property complied with or exceeded, more than 380 rigorous sustainability indicators, during an independent

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Farnek wins contracts valued at AED 607 million in 2023

News Desk 1 31/01/2024

Leading UAE-based smart and green facilities management (FM) company Farnek has achieved record sales revenue, securing a host of new and retained contracts, valued at more than AED 607 million, over the course of 2023. In total during 2023, Farnek was awarded more than 300 contracts, an average of 25 every month and overall, more […]