Abu Dhabi, UAE – 02 June, 2011: Khidmah LLC, Abu Dhabi-based leading Facilities and Services Management Company that operates in the real estate sector, participated in its first Facilities Management Middle East Awards which was held at Zabeel Saray on the Palm Jumeirah. 

Over 300 people gathered to take part in one of the biggest events of the industry calendar, recognizing companies who had achieved above and beyond what was expected in the area of facilities management.

Khidmah received an award for education and development initiative of the year for its Emirati Internship Program. The program develops future leaders and exposes UAE nationals to the Property and FM industry through meaningful assignments allowing students to get firsthand experience in sector.

Khidmah also received a Highly Commended Award for Cleaning Provider of the year, a shortlisted nomination for Landscaping Company of the year, a Highly Commended Award for Sustainable FM Company of the year, a Highly Commended Award for FM Company of the year and presented the Young Facilities Manager of the year Award.

Abdulla Al Qamzi, the Managing Director of Khidmah, says:
“It is an honor for Khidmah to receive the industry recognition and to be involved in promoting talent in the Facilities Management industry. Growing over the last 2 years to over 700 employees it’s important for us to nurture and develop tomorrows Emirati leaders. Through our internship program we are able to participate in the growth and development of our nation while also sharing in innovative approaches from tomorrow’s leaders.”