Nemetschek Arabia, KEO Forge Digital Partnership
Nemetschek Arabia has signed a strategic collaboration agreement with KEO Group to accelerate digital facilities management across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). The partnership combines Nemetschek Arabia’s expertise in digital building lifecycle technologies with KEO Group’s regional consulting and facilities management capabilities. Consequently, both companies aim to help organizations develop smarter, more efficient, and data-driven built environments.
The agreement also responds to growing demand for advanced digital infrastructure as governments and developers expand investments in complex construction and real estate projects. Moreover, the collaboration supports regional digital transformation initiatives across the built environment sector.
Driving Smarter Facilities Management
Under the agreement, Nemetschek Arabia and KEO Group will collaborate on business development, industry research, thought leadership, and technology initiatives. Therefore, project owners, developers, and public sector organizations will gain greater access to digital facilities management solutions.
The partnership will receive direct support from Optima, KEO Group’s specialized Allied Practice focused on facilities management. In addition, the companies plan to promote digital twins, artificial intelligence, and open standards to improve asset performance throughout the building lifecycle.
Muayad Simbawa, Managing Director of Nemetschek Arabia, said, “Together with KEO Group, we see a strong opportunity to connect world-class digital lifecycle technologies with deep regional expertise. This collaboration enables us to help clients build smarter, more connected, and future-ready facilities while supporting the GCC’s ambitious development goals.”
A representative from KEO Group added, “By combining our operational advisory expertise with Nemetschek Arabia’s digital technologies, we are creating a framework that will deliver measurable value to clients across the GCC and support the evolution of digital facilities management.”
Supporting the GCC’s Digital Construction Future
The collaboration reflects increasing adoption of intelligent technologies across the construction and operations sector. As a result, organizations can improve operational efficiency, sustainability, and long-term asset management through connected digital platforms.
Furthermore, the agreement aligns with national digital transformation strategies across GCC countries. By combining global technology expertise with regional implementation capabilities, Nemetschek Arabia and KEO Group aim to establish new standards for digital facilities management while supporting smarter cities and sustainable infrastructure development.
