FMPL Season 1 set to ignite Sharjah with cricket, camaraderie, and corporate spirit
Cricket fever is all set to grip Sharjah as FMPL (Facility Management Premier League) Season 1 kicks off on June 13 and 14, 2025, at the DCS You Selects Arena, starting from 5pm onwards. A one-of-a-kind T10 cricket tournament, FMPL brings together leading facility management companies in the UAE for an unforgettable sporting showdown.
Organised by Trendz Events powered by Farnek, FMPL isn't just a tournament; it's a celebration of the companies that work behind the scenes to make everyday living seamless. The idea was envisioned by Karthik Vijayamani, managing director of Trendz Events, who strongly felt it was time to shine a spotlight on these corporate warriors by letting them battle it out where competition meets camaraderie, on the cricket field.
The buzz for FMPL Season 1 was ignited on May 23, 2025 with a pre-launch event held at Korma Sutra Restaurant. The event saw enthusiastic participation from team representatives.
The eight teams ready to turn DCS You Selects Arena into a cricketing battlefield are: Transguard Group, Khansaheb FM, Engie Solutions, Whitespot FM, Al Tanmyah, GECO ME, Serve U, and Clairvoyant Technical Solutions. Team captains proudly selected their jersey colors, which they'll wear with pride as they compete.
Eight teams, three matches per corporate, and ten overs of pure adrenaline, where leading facility management companies clash, not in boardrooms but on the cricket field. Each team will play a minimum of three matches, leading up to the grand finale.
The event was graced by a distinguished panel including UAE national cricket team Captain CP Rizwan; Ahmed Abdeltawab, co-founder O-Gold App; Manish Dhuliya, global sales head SmartCricket Global Ltd; Ajmal Masahir,CEO You Selects Events LLC; Shibu Jacob, CEO of Uniformly Designs; and Vinu Vijayan, CEO of DCS You Select Arena.
The winning team will walk away not only with the FMPL Champion Trophy but also a cash prize of Dh5,000. Let the games begin!
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