Panel discussion · 1:15 PM
Ram Chena
Director of Housekeeping
Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotels & Villas
26NOV 2026Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi Edition
Clean Middle East Conference Abu Dhabi 2026
Where industry challenges meet future-ready solutions
Bringing together the leaders shaping the future of cleaning, hygiene & soft FM in Abu Dhabi.
About the conference
Abu Dhabi, let’s rethink the future of clean
The cleaning, hygiene and soft facilities management industries are facing mounting pressures, from rising operational costs and evolving customer expectations to workforce challenges, sustainability demands and rapid technological advancements. Clean Middle East Conference (CMEC) Abu Dhabi 2026 brings together industry leaders, decision-makers and professionals across hospitality, healthcare, commercial cleaning, soft FM, laundry and food service hygiene to address these challenges and explore practical approaches to improving operational efficiency, service quality and business performance.
Through expert-led presentations, thought-provoking panel discussions, candid one-on-one interviews and interactive audience sessions, the conference will examine critical industry questions around cost efficiency, technology adoption, workforce resilience and sustainable cleaning practices. By bringing diverse perspectives to the table, CMEC Abu Dhabi aims to encourage meaningful knowledge exchange, spark new ideas and create opportunities for collaboration and growth across the industry.
Panels, one-on-one interviews and open audience sessions, in one afternoon.
One industry.Multiple perspectives.Conversations that matter.
Why attend
Follow the path to industry excellence
Four things you take home from an afternoon at CMEC Abu Dhabi.
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Conversations that challenge convention
Engage in thought-provoking discussions addressing cost pressures, changing expectations, workforce challenges and the future of cleaning and hygiene.
2
Connections beyond sectors
Network with senior decision-makers across hospitality, healthcare, soft FM, laundry, food service and commercial cleaning to exchange perspectives and build partnerships.
3
Innovation meets application
Explore how AI, automation, smart technologies and sustainable solutions are transforming service delivery, productivity and operational performance.
4
Ideas that drive action
Walk away with practical insights, fresh strategies and new perspectives to strengthen efficiency, resilience and service excellence.
Who attends
The professionals we’re bringing together
A cross-sector gathering of professionals responsible for shaping cleaning, hygiene and facilities management standards across Abu Dhabi and the wider UAE.
- Hotel housekeeping leaders
- Soft FM service providers
- Healthcare hygiene and infection prevention professionals
- Commercial cleaning companies
- Laundry and textile care professionals
- Food safety and hygiene professionals
- Shopping mall and retail facility managers
- Airport and transport facility professionals
- Sustainability and ESG professionals
- Government and regulatory authorities
- Cleaning industry consultants and associations
- Hospitality operations leaders
- Cleaning technology and equipment providers*
Registration terms & conditions
* Entry is free for eligible cleaning, hygiene, hospitality, healthcare and facilities management professionals. Cleaning chemical and equipment manufacturers and distributors who are not event sponsors may be subject to separate participation terms.
Registration confirmation is at the sole discretion of the organisers, Media Fusion.
26 November 2026
Event agenda
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Networking
Lunch & Networking
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Opening
Opening & Keynote Address
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Panel discussion
One Standard, Different Environments: Rethinking Hygiene Across Healthcare, Hospitality & FM
Ram ChenaDirector of Housekeeping, Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotels & Villas
Tabrikah MohammedFounder and Chairperson, Emirates Infection Prevention & Sterilization Society
Ibrahim MoursyBusiness Development Director, SOLV Facilities Management
Jake RobinsonSector General Manager, ADNH Catering
Manu AlexSenior Manager Soft FM Services, Wasael Abu Dhabi International Airport
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Expert talk
The Sustainability Dilemma: Can Green Cleaning Survive Commercial Reality?
Sajjad AkramSoft FM Expert Consultant, Masdar City
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Audience session
The Audience Pulse
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Panel discussion
The Business of Cleaning in Uncertain Times: Resilience, Profitability & Growth
Dr. Arjun MohanCEO, Vanguard Facilities Management
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Expert talk
From Cost Centre to Value Creator: Can Cleaning Prove Its Business Impact?
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Panel discussion
Who Owns Clean? The Accountability Crisis in Outsourced Services
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Ceremony
Felicitation Ceremony
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Closing
Closing
More speakers will be announced shortly. Agenda subject to change.
Speakers
Meet the voices driving industry change
Hear from influential leaders, innovators and practitioners who are redefining standards across cleaning, hygiene, hospitality, healthcare and soft facilities management.
Our speakers will bring diverse perspectives, challenge conventional thinking and share practical experiences from across the industry.
Panel discussion · 1:15 PM
Tabrikah Mohammed
Founder and Chairperson
Emirates Infection Prevention & Sterilization Society
Panel discussion · 1:15 PM
Ibrahim Moursy
Business Development Director
SOLV Facilities Management
Panel discussion · 1:15 PM
Jake Robinson
Sector General Manager
ADNH Catering
Panel discussion · 1:15 PM
Manu Alex
Senior Manager Soft FM Services
Wasael Abu Dhabi International Airport
Expert talk · 2:05 PM
Sajjad Akram
Soft FM Expert Consultant
Masdar City
Panel discussion · 2:40 PM
Dr. Arjun Mohan
CEO
Vanguard Facilities Management
More speakers to be announced
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Relive the conversations. Revisit the connections.
Explore highlights from previous editions of the Clean Middle East Conference, where industry leaders came together to exchange ideas, share expertise and shape the future of cleaning and hygiene.
From engaging panel discussions to meaningful networking moments, discover what makes CMEC a platform for industry-wide collaboration.
Secure your seat
Register for CMEC Abu Dhabi
26 November 2026, 12:00 – 5:00 PM. Complete the form and we’ll email your confirmation once your seat is secured.
Sponsors
Partner with the future of cleaning & hygiene
Position your brand at the centre of conversations shaping the cleaning, hygiene and soft FM industries.
CMEC Abu Dhabi offers organisations an opportunity to engage directly with industry decision-makers, showcase expertise, build meaningful partnerships and strengthen their visibility within the regional cleaning and hygiene community.
Sponsorship
Opportunities available- Engage directly with industry decision-makers
- Showcase your expertise on stage and on the floor
- Build partnerships across hospitality, healthcare and FM
- Strengthen your visibility in the regional hygiene community
Diamond sponsor
Silver sponsor
Tabletop sponsor
When and where is CMEC Abu Dhabi 2026 taking place?
The conference will take place on 26 November 2026 at Grand Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotel & Residences, Abu Dhabi, UAE, from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
Is CMEC Abu Dhabi a physical or virtual event?
CMEC Abu Dhabi is a physical event.
Is there a registration fee?
Entry is free for eligible cleaning, hygiene, hospitality, healthcare and facilities management professionals. Cleaning chemical and equipment manufacturers and distributors who are not event sponsors may be subject to separate participation terms.
How can I participate as a speaker or sponsor?
Visit our Contact us section to get in touch with the CMEC organising team for participation opportunities.
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