< Previous40 MEP Middle East | February 2023www.mepmiddleeast.com NEWS APPOINTMENT KEO has announced the appointment of Jason Morris as managing director for its Project and Construction Management Division. Morris brings over 25 years of experience in the international and regional construction and real estate industries to KEO. Prior to joining KEO, Morris spent 18 years with a global multi-disciplinary consulting fi rm holding various very senior positions, including that of Vice President in the delivery of PMC services in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Australia and other GCC nations. His qualifi cations include an MBA in Construction and Real Estate, BSc and Post Graduate Diploma in Project Management. He is a member of the Association of Project Management, Construction Management Institute of America, Australian Institute of Project Management and is a Chartered Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors. Commenting on the announcement, KEO’s President and CEO, Donna Sultan stated: “We are really excited to bring Jason into our fi rm. Given his impressive professional achievements in the delivery of PMC services I have no doubt he will bring incredible leadership and expertise to his new role and as a key member of KEO’s leadership management team.” Morris stated, “I am excited to be joining KEO, an organisation that shares so many of my own values.” recent basic salary. The worker receives compensation after the release of the medical report indicating the percentage of impairment within a maximum of 10 days. If the work injury or illness results in the worker’s death, the compensation is paid to his or her legal heirs in accordance with the country’s laws, or in accordance with what the person decides before passing away. If a worker sustains a partial disability as a result of an occupational illness, or injury, the worker will be compensated with a portion of the value of permanent complete disability, in accordance with the percentages outlined in the Cabinet Resolution No. 33 of 2022. A specialised medical committee will decide whether there is a complete or partial disability in both circumstances, and the amount of compensation due to the worker in the event of a permanent complete disability is equal to the amount due in the event of death. For example, if the worker’s basic salary was AED1,000 and the partial disability percentage was 25 percent, the compensation would be as follows: 25 percent of partial disability multiplied by the basic wage for 24 months results in AED6,000. Before the injured or ill worker receives all benefi ts, the employer shall not end the working relationship and cancel the contract. Additionally, all rights will be safeguarded in accordance with the report provided by the relevant committee if the employee decides to terminate the employment agreement prior to the release of the medical report. GUIDELINES The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) issued Ministerial Resolution No. 657 of 2022. The resolution outlines procedures for recording workplace accidents and illnesses in a database, allowing for the settlement of associated problems and identifi cation of risks, with the goal of strengthening the occupational health and safety system in the private sector. The resolution intends to regulate how establishments with 50 or more employees deal with workplace accidents and illnesses. It stipulates that establishments develop a unique mechanism to track these illnesses and injuries. This system should keep track of all work- related illnesses and injuries, as well as any preventive measures and rehabilitation programmes implemented for employees involved in hazardous activities. It should also defi ne all activities that pose a threat to the health and safety of workers. Reporting The ministry offers a number of ways to report any occupational ailment or accident, including calling the call centre at (600) 590-000, visiting businessmen service centres, or through the ministry’s smart applications. The employer is obliged to input information about the company, the injured employee, the date and severity of the injury, a brief account of the accident’s circumstances, and fi rst aid and treatment protocols. The report is automatically included in the national system for work injuries. The resolution also clarifi es that the affected establishments must fi nd ways to develop a report from the medical committees indicating the percentage of disability in the event of injury, provide a record of the frequency and dates of workers’ examinations, keep a record of workers exposed to occupational hazards for a period of at least fi ve years after the end of their service, and provide the worker with proof of their period of employment in the establishment. Compensation The value of the work injury compensation is calculated based on the worker’s most KEO appoints Jason Morris as MD - Project and Construction Management Division The resolution aims to strengthen the occupational health and safety system in the private sector UAE MoHRE defines guidelines for handling workplace injuries and illnessesFebruary 2023 | MEP Middle East 41 www.mepmiddleeast.com MEMBERSHIP The Ministr y of Labour in Oman has announced all engineers living and working in the Sultanate of Oman are required to have an Oman Society of Engineers (OSE) membership in order to practise their profession. A mandator y part of this membership for engineers is primar y source verifi cation (PSV). PSV is the most evolved methodology for determining the accuracy of professional documentation - in this case, academic qualifi cations and experience certifi cates, specifi cally for those who hold either academic or experience certifi cates from countries outside of Oman. By mandating this requirement, which was initiated by the Ministr y of Labour, the OSE is helping to protect entire communities within Oman including its members, their colleagues and the general public. This level of safeguarding is achieved by ensuring qualifi ed engineering professionals can secure employment within Oman, helping to improve engineering excellence within the nation. Sunil Kumar, CEO of the DataFlow Group, said: “As existing partners of the Oman Society of Engineers since 2016, we are delighted that OSE membership has become mandator y within the region. As experts in PSV, we applaud this move within the engineering industr y in Oman to promote and maintain safety within a typically high-risk sector. “By doing so, not only is OSE helping to ensure only highly qualifi ed engineers work within the region, but they are also protecting the safety of the public. We look for ward to continuing to work alongside OSE as one of their offi cial PSV partners to help them to continue sustained excellence within the countr y.’’ Upholding this level of professional quality sets a high standard for engineering expertise within Oman which is aligned with the countr y’s ongoing growth plans. NEWS APPOINTMENT WME has announced the appointment of their new WME UAE – MEP Director, Simon Cathrine. Cathrine is an experienced director in MEP design & delivery and a qualifi ed electrical building services engineer with over 25 years of experience in the construction industry. With a strong working knowledge of Building Services Engineering, and his up-to-date knowledge of building standards and practices, Simon brings a well-rounded expertise to each undertaking with strong leadership and project management experience. His work has taken him across the United Kingdom, as well as to the Middle East, and he has been involved in projects across many sectors including healthcare, education, aviation, and sports arenas. In addition to being a proven senior electrical design engineer, he is also a mechanical, electrical, and public health design and delivery manager. Having gained experience in both the public and private sectors, Cathrine is able to take an idea from initial inception through to the fi nal handover whilst managing all aspects of the project, including tenders and commissions, client and contractor relations, and fi nal client approval. He provides fully co-ordinated designs, and has ample experience preparing detailed, full-electrical designs and calculations including, but not limited to: fi re, power distribution, lighting, ICT, security systems, and integrating specialist subcontractor design packages. Cathrine holds a B.Sc. (Hon.) in Building Services Engineering, Uptime Accredited Tier Designer (ATD), holds a number data centre specifi c qualifi cations and is a certifi ed LEED GA. He is also a Member of The Institution of Engineering and Technology (MIET), and a member of the US Green Building Council. The new mandator y membership requirement from the Oman Society of Engineers promotes engineering excellence and nationwide safety Oman Ministry of Labour mandates new membership requirement for engineers living and working in the Sultanate Simon Cathrine joins WME as the new UAE – MEP Director42 MEP Middle East | February 2023www.mepmiddleeast.com RECRUITMENT An analysis by RationalStat predicts that the Middle East’s MEP market will grow at a rate of around 25% between 2022 and 2028. This growth is supported by a rapidly growing construction industry and strong regional economies. In addition, the MEP industry satisfies multiple objectives and criteria for design, installation, commissioning, operation, and maintenance. These factors are likely to accelerate the growth of MEP services market in the near future. Furthermore, the country’s travel and tourism industry is expanding, benefiting the hospitality industry. Millions of tourists have been attracted RMiddle Eastern MEP market expected to grow 25% : Report by tourism development strategies such as the Dubai Tourism Vision and Sharjah Tourism Vision 2021. As the hospitality sector expands in the UA E, it also supports the UA E’s MEP market. According to the Forbes travel guide, Dubai was ranked as one of the top 20 destinations for 2020, which helped the city’s hospitality industry, thereby contributing to the growth of the MEP market. In addition, rising transportation construction projects also boost the demand for MEP services in the MENA region. For example, significant projects in the UA E, such as the metro railway expansion projects, Route 2020, an extension of the Dubai metro red line, phase III of Etihad Rail, a 1,200 - km rail network across the UA E aimed at exporting granulated sulphur, and the Port of Ruwais, are supporting sales, and installation and maintenance demand for HVAC systems, lighting systems, gas pipelines, and plumping systems. Besides, the rising construction activities coupled with a growing population are the main reason for the revenue growth. Furthermore, the continuously escalating healthcare- related construction activities and encouraging government policies and regulations will bring new growth opportunities. 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