Wafa Ahli: BK Gulf, Imdad and Operon ... excellence in environmental initiatives and social responsibility
wasl Asset Management Group has announced that it has renewed its contracts with three of its facilities management service providers - BK Gulf, Imdaad and Operon Middle East - in line with the Group's commitment to delivering appropriate and effective facilities management services across its projects.
Speaking of the decision to renew the contracts, Ms. Wafa Sulaiman Ahli, wasl's Head of Procurement & Administration, said, "wasl's focus right now, in terms of procurement, is on responsible procurement - 'buying' in a socially and environmentally responsible way that delivers 'real value' for money and improves the quality of life. In line with this, in June last year a 360-degree supplier analysis was initiated with Business Excellence to ensure the suitability of our suppliers for our organisation."
"BK Gulf, Imdaad and Operon emerged as three of our top Facilities Management service providers, who have consistently provided competitive pricing with no Impact on Quality and Service. Their energy savings and Go Green initiatives have saved wasl thousands over the past two years, which is why we have chosen to renew our contracts with all three service providers, in line with our strategy of maintaining long-term and mutually beneficial supplier relationships," Mohammed Khoory, GM of wasl Facilities Management added. "Facilities management is a critical component of asset management because it optimises the full life-cycle of each building for the owner. wasl has prioritised the appointment of capable service partners to ensure the highest standards of safety and effective service delivery for the beneficial occupants of its leased buildings."
The three service providers expressed their delight at the renewal of their contracts with wasl. "wasl is one of the most professional and customer focused organisation with clear vision and dedication towards setting new trends and standards in Facilities Management for the whole region" says BK Gulf who have consistently improved their performance over the years. Imdaad reiterated that 'end users satisfaction is jointly assessed to evaluate the quality of the service which is beneficial to both parties'. All service providers have indicated their commitment to maintaining a long and fruitful relationship in the future.
BK Gulf, Imdaad and Operon Middle East were originally appointed by wasl in January 2009 with two-year contracts to provide a comprehensive range of facilities management services, including cleaning, security, lifeguarding, landscaping, mechanical, electrical plumbing and other technical services, for the A Category of properties owned by wasl.
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About wasl
wasl LLC, an asset management group, was established by Dubai Real Estate Corporation (DREC) to manage its operations. The group currently encompasses three subsidiaries including wasl Properties, wasl Hospitality and Dubai Golf to oversee its operations in the real estate and business sectors.
Set up to strengthen Dubai's success and to actively secure its growth objectives for the future, wasl pursues a vision 'to value and be valued by our stakeholders'. It aims to achieve this by creating a legacy of trust and respect, by acting responsibly, and as a platform for innovation in asset management.
wasl Properties represents wasl's core business activity. It manages the group's extensive residential and commercial asset portfolio of over 25,000 units within the emirate of Dubai by providing a full range of property management, facilities management and call centre operations as well as tenant management.
wasl Hospitality's portfolio comprises seven hotels with over 1,200 rooms managed by Starwoods and the Hyatt Group and is specialized in delivering unprecedented experience to businessmen, tourists and visitors. Dubai Golf, another leisure subsidiary under the Wasl umbrella, manages the UAE's two leading golf destinations - Emirates Golf Club and Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club. Together, these golf clubs boast three championship golf courses including the Majlis (venue for the annual Dubai Desert Classic) and Faldo courses at Emirates Golf Club and the Dubai Creek golf course, in addition to golf academies, a marina, nine internationally renowned restaurants and a host of recreational facilities.
The word 'wasl', which means 'connection' in Arabic, is symbolic of the strong relationship the group shares with its stakeholders and represents its profound link to the past, present stature and vision for the future.
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Samar Abu Hantash
Project Manger
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Ahmed Ali Al Sheryani
Director General: Marketing & Corporate Communication Department
wasl Asset Management Group
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Email: alsheryani@wasl.ae
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