What Sets Facility Management in the Middle East Apart: Global Insights from Tariq Chauhan

In this episode, Director of IFMA EMEA, Lara Paemen, interviews one of IFMA's Global Board of Directors and Vice Chairman of EFS Group, Tariq Chauhan, about the rapidly evolving facility management landscape in the Middle East. They discuss major trends reshaping the GCC region — from accelerated market growth and large-scale investment in the built environment to the rise of technology, ESG frameworks and the shift from O&M to strategic FM. Tariq also highlights the region’s skills gap, the need for upskilling, and what international FM professionals should understand when entering this dynamic, fast-growing market.00:00 Introduction00:43 Discussion with Tariq Chauhan01:35 Tariq Chauhan's Role and Experience02:25 Current State of Facility Management in GCC03:04 Technological Advancements and ESG in Middle East03:46 Global Comparisons and Skill Deficit06:26 Challenges and Opportunities in GCC14:36 Future of Facility Management in GCC15:42 Advice for International FM Professionals17:45 Conclusion Connect with Us:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ifmaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/InternationalFacilityManagementAssociation/Twitter: https://twitter.com/IFMAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ifma_hq/YouTube: https://youtube.com/ifmaglobalVisit us at https://ifma.org