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

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 26 February 2025: 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 Nic Beer, Chief Financial Officer, Transguard Group.

“This partnership with the DIFC Innovation Hub is an exciting opportunity to demonstrate our leadership in the digital space,” states Rabie Atieh, Chief Executive Officer, Transguard Group. “We have been trusted by the businesses, citizens and residents of the UAE for more than 20 years, thanks to our expertise across multiple industries, including facilities management, and we are honoured to have this opportunity to showcase our best-in-class solutions.”

Mohammad Alblooshi, Chief Executive Officer of DIFC Innovation Hub, said: “The DIFC Innovation Hub continues to develop partnerships with organisations that, like us, are committed to driving innovation in future focused industries. Our partnership with Transguard will set new standards for intelligent infrastructure using advanced technologies to improve sustainability, efficiency and security, which are areas of mutual interest that we lead by example on.” 

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 13 May 2025. 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.