Emaar community managers first in the region to win CMCA accreditation

Dubai, UAE; March 8, 2008: Emaar Properties has become the first regional property developer to have their community managers achieve the Certified Manager of Community Association (CMCA) certification, highlighting the company’s adherence to international best practices in community management and commitment to the Dubai Strata Law. 

Mr Jeevan J. D’Mello, Director; and Mr Sameer Kulkarni, Manager, Community Management, Emaar Properties, have been certified by the US-based National Board of Certification for Community Association Managers (NBC-CAM), making them the first CMCA property development professionals from the region.

Mr Richard Rodriguez, Chief Executive Officer, Emaar Dubai, said: “The CMCA accreditation for Emaar’s senior managers underscores our commitment to undertaking proactive community management practices that enhance the lifestyle experience of residents in our communities. Emaar’s Community Management Department liaises with community members, and the new certification will enable us to further raise the professional status of our community association management in line with the Dubai Strata Law.” 

Mr Dawn M. Bauman, CAE, Executive Director NBC-CAM, USA, said: “CMCA is the only national certification in the US for community association managers, and Emaar is the first property developer from the Middle East region to have their managers earn it. This will further enhance the level of confidence of Emaar’s customers on the company’s breadth of community management knowledge. NBC-CAM is proud to support Emaar’s initiatives towards becoming one of the most valuable lifestyle developers in the world.” 

Mr D’Mello added: “The CMCA programme is a great learning experience that helps property developers to gain internationally acceptable standards of knowledge and skill in community management, and raise the professional status. The certification further equips Emaar to meet the requirements of the new Strata Law, and build stronger homeowner relations.”
Emaar’s Community Management Department is actively involved in undertaking community-focused initiatives such as Home Improvement workshops and seminars, and community fairs.