DUBAI, (Tahir Munir Tahir) __ The inaugural edition of the Facility Management Premier League (FMPL) – Season 1, presented by O Gold App, concluded with great fanfare at the DCS You Select Arena Ground, Sharjah. The tournament brought together eight of the UAE’s top facility management companies in a thrilling two-day T10 cricket championship that celebrated not just sportsmanship, but also unity and community spirit within the industry.

Co-sponsored by RG Group and powered by InsuranceMarket.ae, FMPL Season 1 witnessed 13 electrifying matches played over June 13th and 14th, with GECO ME emerging victorious after defeating Al Tanmyah Super Kingsin the highly anticipated final match.

Al Tanmiyah won the toss and chose to bat first, posting a solid 75 for 5 in 10 overs. GECO ME chased the target in just 8.2 overs, losing only four wickets, and clinched the title with an exhilarating Instant Cash SIX. They were awarded the prestigious FMPL Champion’s Trophy, gold medals, and a cash prize of AED 5,000. Al Tanmiyah Super Kings earned silver medals and the runner-up trophy for their commendable performance.

The grand finale was graced by Mr. Abdullah Al Mamoon, Vice President – HR and Legal Affairs (HR & OE), who attended as the Chief Guest, accompanied by five distinguished personalities from the world of pageantry and fashion:

• Swati Shemil – Mrs. International Women of Substance 2023
• Payal Kapoor – Runner-up at the De Mehr Pageant and Miss Fashionista, International Fashion Idol
• Dhairya Salla – Miss UAE International Runner-Up
• Prutha Pawar Kaul – Mrs. India Middle East 2023

The hospitality extended by DCS You Select Arena was exceptional, offering players and attendees a world-class experience and enhancing the success of the event.

Tournament Highlights:
• Man of the Match (Final): Asif Hayat – GECO ME
• Most Runs: Abu Bakar Siddiqi – GECO ME (89 runs from 37 balls)
• Best Bowler: Muddassir – White Spot (7 wickets, economy 3.33)
• Best Batsman: Zeeshan – Khansaheb Engineering (151 runs overall)
• Best Fielder / Most Dismissals: Afzal – Serve U
• Man of the Series: Mohammed Waleed – Al Tanmyah Super Kings

The entire event was brilliantly conceptualized and executed by Trendz Events – Powered by Farnek, under the visionary leadership of Mr. Karthik Vijayamani, Managing Director of Trendz Events. His mission to bring together essential facility management professionals on the cricket field proved to be a resounding success.
Following the grand success of FMPL Season 1, Mr. Karthik has announced that FMPL Season 2 is already in the planning stages and is scheduled to take place in February 2026. Expectations are high for an even bigger, more competitive season next year.