Enhancing lifting in the Middle East
To mark the holding of LEEA’s first Middle East event, Regional Manager - Middle East, Amro M. Hassan recognises the efforts of those behind establishing the Middle East Regional Council.
LEEA’s first prestigious Middle East event dedicated to the Lifting Industry was held on 22 May at Voco Hotel, Khobar, Saudi Arabia. Featuring industry leaders and distinguished guests, it provided the ideal forum to gain valuable insights from high-level speakers discussing challenges, solutions, updates, technical advancements and best practices.
LEEA established its Middle East Regional Council (MERC) to enhance its presence and effectiveness in the region. The initial meeting to establish the council was held on 24 November 2022, in Dubai. MERC comprises full members from the Middle East, which are selected on the basis of company size, geographical and sector coverage and expertise. The council fulfils a number of purposes:
- Empowering local decision-making by allowing LEEA members in the Middle East to have greater control over decisions and devise local solutions for regional challenges.
- Enhancing service delivery through identifying and addressing gaps in LEEA’s services, which ensures they meet the specific needs of the Middle Eastern market.
- Promoting LEEA membership benefits by increasing awareness among end users and procurement professionals about the advantages of LEEA membership.
- Developing regional initiatives by designing and implementing region-specific campaigns, training programmes and events to elevate industry standards.
This milestone would not be possible without the exceptional leadership and insights of the following people:
Dr Ross Moloney, CEO of LEEA, for his global vision and steadfast support;
Matt Barber, LEEA Membership Director, for his critical suggestions that inspired the launch of this pivotal regional event;
Mustafa Salah, former LEEA ME Director and Council Chair from Scope Petroleum Services - Iraq, for his field expertise and technical leadership;
Yassin A. Al-Hussain, former LEEA ME Director from CPS Crane Maintenance Services - Bahrain, for his proactive contributions since inception for the past 10 years;
Vishal Singh of Tubestar International FZE - UAE, a MERC member who continues to shape the future of lifting safety in our region.
Also MERC members:
Roshij Nandan Madath Chettor of Nandan – Safety Services Group Limited – UAE;
Lineesh Nadukkudi TechIOSH of N– Enertech Qatar – Qatar;
Ahmed Ismail of Dynamic Inspection Services-Qatar;
Goran Gramatikov, MBA of Six Sigma Black Belt, PMP – Apave;
Mhd. Zuhir Kanakrieh of Arajeez Engineering Company, Iraq;
Mohammed Al Moosa from Saudi Arabia; Othman Al-Zahrani of TEST, Saudi Arabia;
and Hemant Bhatia M. Bhatia of Slingtek WLL, Bahrain.
