ABU DHABI, UAE, July 1, 2026 – Nemetschek Arabia and KEO Group has signed an agreement to connect digital facilities management data strategies with asset lifecycle systems for built environment clients across the Gulf region. The work links Nemetschek products with KEO Group’s facilities management consultancy frameworks and OPTIMA’s facility management (FM) solutions.
The collaboration is aimed at public/private sector clients that manage building assets, operational data and facilities workflows. KEO Group brings FM consultancy, operations advisory and FM data strategy experience to the agreement.
“This agreement reflects our commitment to working with trusted regional partners to advance the digital transformation of the built environment across the GCC,” said Eng. Muayad Simbawa, managing director of Nemetschek Arabia. “Facilities management is increasingly becoming a strategic priority for asset owners, developers and public-sector stakeholders, particularly as the region invests in smarter, more sustainable infrastructure. Together with KEO Group, we see a strong opportunity to connect world-class digital platforms with deep regional FM expertise, enabling customers to make better use of data across the full asset lifecycle.”
“The future of facilities management will be shaped by how effectively organizations turn asset data into operational intelligence,” said Kamal Natour, managing director, OPTIMA and general manager, KEO KSA. “Through this collaboration with Nemetschek Arabia, KEO Group will help clients move beyond traditional facilities management models and adopt more connected, data led approaches that improve performance, support better decision making and create long term value across the asset lifecycle.”
A joint steering committee from both organizations will oversee the collaboration. The committee will support alignment between Nemetschek products and KEO Group’s consultancy frameworks.
Source: Nemetschek Group
About the Nemetschek Group
Nemetschek Group, founded in 1963 and based in Munich, Germany, is a global provider of software solutions for the architecture, engineering, construction, and operations (AEC/O) industries, as well as the media and entertainment sector. The company operates through four business segments: Planning & Design, Build & Construct, Manage & Operate, and Media & Entertainment. Its portfolio includes brands such as Allplan, Graphisoft, Vectorworks, Bluebeam, and Maxon, offering solutions for building information modeling (BIM), structural design, project collaboration, and 3D visualization. The company employs around 4,000 people and supports over 7 million users globally. Nemetschek Group continues to expand its presence in international markets, including in Saudi Arabia.
About KEO Group
KEO Group provides planning, design, engineering and project management services for construction and infrastructure projects. Its work includes architecture, interior design, building engineering, infrastructure engineering, project and construction management, sustainability consulting, digital advisory services, master planning, landscape architecture, cost management, redevelopment advisory and facilities management. The company serves government agencies, developers, asset owners and private-sector organizations in the built environment. KEO Group was founded in 1964 and is headquartered in Dubai, UAE. It works across transportation, aviation, healthcare, education, residential, commercial, hospitality, sports, utilities and public infrastructure projects. The company operates Allied Practices, including OPTIMA for facilities management. KEO Group employs more than 2,600 people worldwide.
About OPTIMA
OPTIMA provides facilities management consulting and advisory services for building and infrastructure assets. Its work includes facilities management planning, facility condition assessments, operational readiness, transition planning, design and maintainability reviews, building services analysis, digital integration, asset management, supply chain management, contract management, performance management, lifecycle management and business continuity planning. The company serves asset owners, developers, government agencies and private-sector organizations in the built environment. OPTIMA was founded in 2024 as an Allied Practice of KEO Group. Its headquarters are in Dubai, UAE. The company works in commercial real estate, infrastructure, transportation, healthcare, education and public facilities.