DUBAI, December 9 — Malaysia’s premier Asset Management & Infrastructure Solutions provider, UEM Edgenta Berhad, is strategically extending its reach in the integrated facility management market in the Middle East. The company has solidified plans to acquire a 60% stake in KAIZEN Group, a tech-enabled property management services firm based in the UAE. This move aligns with the Dubai Master Urban Plan 2040, aiming to enhance the city’s well-being model. UEM Edgenta’s collaboration with KAIZEN Group aims to establish an integrated real estate services platform, emphasizing cutting-edge technology and sustainable solutions.
The partnership includes a Memorandum of Business Exploration (MOBE) with DISRUPT-X DMCC, ZAIN TECHNOLOGIES LLC, and Tadoom. Together, they plan to leverage their collective expertise for initiatives in Oman and the broader Middle East region. DISRUPT-X specializes in smart cities and sustainability, playing a pivotal role in developing IoT and smart solutions at both the asset and citywide levels. These strategic collaborations underscore UEM Edgenta’s commitment to delivering innovative, technology-driven solutions in the real estate sector while contributing to a sustainable and technologically advanced future for the region.
Syahrunizam Samsudin, Managing Director/CEO of UEM Edgenta, stated, “This integration reinforces UEM Edgenta’s presence in the Middle East, aligning seamlessly with our ‘Edgenta of the Future 2025’ vision. It expands our international footprint, elevating our product and technology offerings in high-growth markets. This venture is a testament to our ongoing commitment to enriching lives and advancing infrastructure on a global scale, all while realizing forward-looking technology solutions in sustainable smart city development.” The partnerships signify a strategic move towards fostering global collaboration and embedding ESG principles into Smart Cities operations.
