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Sungwon OBO to provide exclusive facilities management services to Michigan State University Dubai

  • United Arab Emirates: Wednesday, February 11 - 2009 at 10:31
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Sungwon OBO, a member of Makateb Holding, the first Office Building Operator Company in the world, has announced that it has recently signed a one-year renewable contract to provide exclusive facilities management (FM) services to Michigan State University (MSU) Dubai.

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  • Mr. Eric Raes, CEO of Sungwon OBO.
    Mr. Eric Raes, CEO of Sungwon OBO.
The new agreement serves as a testament of Sungwon OBO's growing presence across key sectors in the UAE, as it delivers customised FM services to one of the country's premier educational institutions.

Sungwon OBO has revealed that it is now finalising a specially developed strategy to optimise the lifecycle of Michigan State University Dubai's facilities. Sungwon OBO will officially commence delivery of FM services which includes Cleaning and Security Services beginning March 1, 2009 to Michigan State University Dubai's new headquarters in Dubai International Academic City.

"Appointing Sungwon OBO to provide exclusive facilities management services for its brand new facilities in Dubai International Academic City manifests a high level of confidence in our expertise and capability to satisfy the university's strict quality standards. This partnership will definitely further strengthen our reputation as the preferred FM services provider of prestigious organisations in the UAE,"


said Eric Raes, CEO of Sungwon OBO.

Sungwon OBO, the pioneering facility management company in South Korea and the Facilities Management Division of Makateb Holding, delivers a full range of integrated facilities management services, including mechanical and electrical maintenance, cleaning, security, FM consultancy and energy management.
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About Makateb Holdings:
Makateb Holdings is the world's first star-rated office building operator, offering a revolutionary concept designed to enhance the working environment and deliver optimum business value to tenants. Buildings with the Makateb Holdings logo carry a signature of quality and are managed in an eco-friendly manner, which facilitates more competitive office rates, creates a solid return on investment, extends the lifecycle of the building, and ensures optimal environment for both residents and working staff.

Makateb Holdings is the first to offer in the UAE a unique rating system similar to that used in the hospitality industry that ranks the office buildings from 1 to 5 stars to reflect the facilities and services available, such as gyms, coffee shops, libraries and business centers among others. The system ensures the same level of luxury and quality services clients would expect from premium hotel operators.

Presently headquartered in Dubai, Makateb Holding will soon branch out to other locations across the UAE and the Middle East. Makateb is set to establish more partnerships and joint ventures with high-end specialty companies such as facility and cleaning management firms, concessionaires, gyms, and business centre operators to strengthen its end-to-end offerings and gain additional leverage to expand its activities in the international market.

For more information please contact:
Orient Planet PR & Marketing Communications
PO Box 23345, Dubai, UAE
Tel: +971 4 3988901
Fax: +971 4 3988941

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