Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 20 February 2025: The UAE Chapter of IREM (Institute of Real Estate Management) proudly announces Cenomi Centers, the leading owner, operator and developer of contemporary lifestyle centers in Saudi Arabia, as its Chapter Founding Partner. This strategic collaboration underscores a shared commitment to advancing real estate management standards, fostering innovation, and creating unparalleled community experiences in the region.
IREM, a globally recognized leader in real estate management education and certification, has been at the forefront of advancing the profession for over 90 years. With the recent establishment of its UAE Chapter, the organization is set to drive thought leadership and best practices tailored to the dynamic MENA market.
As a Founding Partner, Cenomi Centers brings its expertise in enhancing lifestyles and shopping experiences through vibrant community development. Renowned for its visionary approach to creating superior consumer and retail spaces, Cenomi Centersaligns with IREM’s purpose of fostering sustainable growth, operational excellence, and innovation in real estate management. As part of this program, Cenomi Centers emerges as the first entity in KSA to host an IREM accredited certification program- the Accredited Commercial Manager (ACoM®) certification.
The partnership aims to leverage Cenomi Centers’ leadership in retail and IREM’s legacy of education and professional development to deliver impactful initiatives. These will include workshops, certifications, and knowledge-sharing events that empower professionals across commercial, mixed-use, and retail property management sectors.
IREM UAE Chapter President, Muhammad Jawad, CPM®, MRICS remarked: “This partnership with Cenomi Centersexemplifies how aligning with visionary organizations can elevate our mission to professionalize real estate management and contribute to vibrant, sustainable communities worldwide”.
Cenomi Centers CEO, Alison Rehill-Erguven, said: “Cenomi Centers is thrilled to serve as a Founding Partner for IREM as it expands its work in the Middle East. As the first firm in Saudi Arabia to have IREM-accredited commercial managers and as a leading retail real estate operator in the region, we are ready to exchange best practices and combine resources to the benefit of all IREM members.”
“We’re thrilled to partner with Cenomi Centers in the Middle East,” says IREM CEO/ Executive Vice President Zack Wahlquist, FASAE, CAE, RCE. “The recent launch of IREM’s chapter in the UAE reflects the dynamic growth in the region. Cenomi Centers’ leadership in community development aligns with IREM’s mission to advance real estate management standards globally.”
Through this collaboration, the UAE Chapter and Cenomi Centers aim to unlock transformative opportunities, combining the expertise of industry leaders with cutting-edge insights into the evolving needs of property management.
