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25/02/2025

Transguard Group and DIFC Innovation Hub Partner to Shape the Future of Smart Buildings

Front row, L to R: Rabie Atieh, Chief Executive Officer, Transguard Group and Mohammad Alblooshi, Chief Executive Officer, DIFC Innovation Hub. Back row, L to R: Nick Beer, Chief Financial Officer, Transguard Group and Saleh Al Akrabi, Chief Real Estate Officer, DIFC Investments.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates – Transguard Group, a leading provider of integrated security, facilities management, and business support services, has announced a strategic partnership with the DIFC Innovation Hub to drive innovation in smart building solutions. This collaboration aims to redefine the future of intelligent infrastructure, leveraging cutting-edge technologies to enhance efficiency, sustainability, and security across the UAE’s built environment.

As the first and only facilities management provider to partner with the DIFC Innovation Hub, Transguard will showcase how its digital transformation initiatives are enhancing customer experience as well as its goals for future implementation.

The agreement was signed by Mohammad Alblooshi, Chief Executive Officer of DIFC Innovation Hub and Rabie Atieh, Chief Executive Officer, Transguard Group, in the presence of Saleh Al Akrabi, Chief Real Estate Officer, DIFC Investments and Nick Beer, Chief Financial Officer, Transguard Group.

The DIFC Innovation Hub, home to a thriving network of start-ups, technology firms, and financial institutions, will provide a dynamic platform for testing and scaling innovative solutions. Through this partnership, industry experts, entrepreneurs, and investors will have the opportunity to explore new frontiers in smart building technologies, including but not limited to AI-driven systems, predictive maintenance, and energy optimisation.

The partnership is set to launch a series of workshops, hackathons, and pilot programs aimed at driving tangible advancements in the sector. Through knowledge-sharing, Transguard Group and DIFC Innovation Hub will play a pivotal role in shaping the next generation of intelligent infrastructure in the region.

Transguard Group and DIFC Innovation Hub are also excited to announce the launch of a groundbreaking early-stage accelerator programme to support tech start-ups culminating in a showcase at the prestigious Dubai Fintech Summit on May 13. Selected start-ups will gain access to industry experts and state-of-the-art facilities to develop and scale their innovations. More details about the programme can be found in the following link: Program Detail