Each year, the MECHF Awards set the benchmark for excellence in hygiene, cleaning, and facilities management across the Middle East—spotlighting organizations that go beyond compliance to redefine industry standards. As the sector evolves in response to heightened expectations around health, safety, and sustainability, the competition has never been more dynamic. 

We are proud to unveil this year’s shortlisted companies—an exceptional group of innovators, operators, and solution providers who have demonstrated measurable impact, operational resilience, and a commitment to elevating hygiene practices. From cutting-edge technologies to transformative on-ground execution, these finalists represent the very best of what the industry has to offer. 

The journey to this shortlist has been rigorous, guided by a panel of esteemed judges and a transparent evaluation process. Each name on this list signals not just achievement, but leadership in shaping a cleaner, safer, and more responsible future for the region.

EXCELLENCE IN WASHROOM HYGIENE 

Atlantis The Palm 

Dubai Hills Mall 

Ejadah (DIFC) 

Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone Authority 

 Whitespot Facilities Management Services LLC  

EXCELLENCE IN KITCHEN/FOOD SAFETY 

Ahalia Hospital Mussafah 

Alghanim Industries - Wendy's GCC 

Americana Restaurants International PLC 

FiLLi cafe LLC 

Intercat Hospitality 

PJP Investments Group L.L.C (Papa Johns New Meadows Village) 

EXCELLENCE IN INFECTION CONTROL IN HEALTHCARE 

 Al Qassimi Hospital 

 Canadian Specialist Hospital 

 Medcare Hospital and Medical Centres 

 Mediclinic City Hospital 

 SEHA Clinics 

 Sheikh Khalifa Hospital, Fujairah 

 Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC) 

 Tawam hospital 

EXCELLENCE IN TRAINING 

 ACCIONA 

 Adeeb Group 

 Berkeley Services UAE LLC 

 Dubai World Trade Centre 

 Ejadah 

 Farnek Services 

 Save Fast Training Academy 

COMMITMENT TO SUSTAINABILITY 

 Buzil 

 Cleanco Group (Cleanco Waste Treatment) 

 Diversey, a Solenis Company 

Tork

 Farnek Services LLC 

 Gulf Ourooba Trading 

 Ras Al Khaimah Econoic Zone Authority 

 VERTECO 

EXCELLENCE IN LAUNDRY SERVICES 

 Atlantis the Palm 

 Bahi Ajman Palace Hotel 

 Grand Hyatt Dubai 

 Le Méridien Dubai Hotel & Conference Centre 

 LINEN CUPBOARD LAUNDRY 

 NEOM Village One Central Laundry 

 THE LAUNDRY HUB LLC 

BEST HOTEL HOUSEKEEPER REGIONAL 

 Ebenezer Ahimaz, Hormuz Grand, A Radisson Collection Hotel, Oman 

 Ibrahim Moawad, Hilton Hotels & Resorts (KSA) 

 Prabhat Shukla, Intercontinental Doha The City 

 Rijo Joseph, Dusit Doha Hotel & Dusit Hotel & Suites-Doha 

 Sivakumar Palaniyappan, Waldorf Astoria, Kuwait 

 Shujat Khan, NEOM 

BEST HOTEL HOUSEKEEPER - UAE 

 John Manohar, J5 Jacob's Hotels 

 Leela Nannuru, Le Meridien Dubai Hotel & Conference Centre 

 Ruwan Kumara, Dusit Thani 

 Saravanan Alagappan, Nikki Beach Resort & Spa Dubai  

 Shamal Raj, Atlantis The Palm 

 Sijith Periyadan, Sofitel Dubai Jumeirah Beach 

 Siva Shanmugam, Al Raha Beach Resort & Spa 

The Innovative Product Of The Year

 Arcora Sunshine ProPAD 3IN1 

 TASKI Ultimaxx 360 

 Dronex 

 S75 (Scrubber 75) Cleaning robot 

 Wetrok Spin BeFree 

 K-Cleaning 

The Best Client-Contractor Partnership

 Berkeley Services - WAFI Mall 

 Bloom Facilities Management - Baniyas Investment & Development Company L.L.C 

 Concordia DMCC - Zayed City Schools Project 

 du and Transguard Group 

 ETIHAD INTERNATIONAL HOSPITALITY - SEHA 

 Farnek Services - Dubai Airports 

 Grako LLC - Dubai World Trade Centre 

 RONS Enviro Care LLC - Americana Restaurants 

The Best Supplier-End User Partnership

 Diversey, A Solenis Company - InterContinental Dubai Festival City 

Tork – Dubai Airport 

 Fairlink Trading LLC  - Idama Facilities Management 

 Imdaad Group - Fine Solutions 

 Intercare - EFS Group 

 Sturdy Products - Golden Sands Laundry 

Top Cleaning Company Of The Year

 Berkeley Services UAE LLC 

 Concordia DMCC 

 Ejadah 

 ETIHAD INTERNATIONAL HOSPITALITY 

 Farnek Services LLC 

 OCS 

 ServeU Facilities Management 

Industry Personality Of The Year

 David King, VERTECO 

 Haris Ali Shaikh, EFSIM 

 Jungtae Youm, Hi-M. Solutek Gulf 

 Mahmoud Durgham, Swissotel AlMaqam Makkah “Accor” 

 Mohamed Saadeh, Darwish Interserve Facility Management 

 Trishna Hundal, Accor 

Specialised Cleaning Company Of The Year

 Elegancia Facilities Management 

 GRAKO 

 OCS 

 Rons Enviro Care LLC 

 ServeU Facilities Management 

 Shabaka (Subsidiary of Ejadah) 

Best Use Of Smart Technology By Service Providers

 AlShaheen Specialized Services 

 Bloom Facilities Management 

 HITEK Services LLC 

 OCS 

 Whitespot Facilities Management Services LLC 

Women In Cleaning

 Jessica Jung, FMM 

 Pallavi Patil, ACCIONA 

 Rosanah Coloma Abejo, Emirates Nuclear Energy Company 

 Sajitha jojo, Ejadah 

 Silke Joypaul, Dubai Airports 

 Trishna Hundal, Accor 

Best Cleaning & FM Employer Of The Year

 ACCIONA  

 Al Najma Al Fareeda International Integrated Facility Management  

 Concordia DMCC  

 Elegancia Facilities Management  

 Etihad International Hospitality LLC 

 ServeU Facilities LLC 

The Best-Maintained/Hygienic Public Facility

 Dubai Airports 

 Dubai Hills Mall  

 Hamad International Airport (FMM) 

 Military Medical City Hospital (Elegancia FM) 

 Mediclinic City Hospital 

 Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotel & Villas 

As we celebrate these outstanding shortlisted companies, we also recognize that this milestone is only part of a much larger journey—one driven by purpose, performance, and a shared commitment to raising hygiene standards across the region. Each finalist has already demonstrated excellence, innovation, and resilience in an increasingly demanding landscape. 

The MECHF Awards ceremony will bring this journey to its pinnacle, where industry leaders will gather to honor those who have truly set themselves apart. Until then, we extend our sincere congratulations to all shortlisted organizations for their remarkable achievements and their role in shaping a cleaner, safer, and more sustainable future for the Middle East. 

The stage is now set—may the best of the best rise to the top. 

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