RICS UAE Board Annual Magazine 2010-11
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Contents<br />
Messages from <strong>RICS</strong><br />
Committee Updates<br />
<strong>RICS</strong> <strong>Annual</strong> Events<br />
<strong>RICS</strong> APC – Assessor Thanks<br />
<strong>RICS</strong> APC – Roll of Honour<br />
Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors<br />
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Chief Executive’s View<br />
I am delighted to have the chance to make contact with <strong>RICS</strong> members in the <strong>UAE</strong>.<br />
It has been a challenging 12 months around the world and I congratulate you all for<br />
the robust performance you have shown in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, doing business in a<br />
tricky market and finding time to help with training, counselling, assessing or meeting<br />
fellow members over golf, cricket or dinner.<br />
The Middle East region is well known as a dynamic environment and it is inevitable<br />
that change will occur. So when long standing committee members step down<br />
it’s right that we should thank them for their contribution at the same time as<br />
welcoming a new board. The executive team in Dubai led by Alan, won the <strong>RICS</strong><br />
<strong>2010</strong> Performance Counts Awards – Jim as the new director, will be aiming to keep<br />
that title in 20<strong>11</strong>. I am making changes to how <strong>RICS</strong>’ HQ operates for the future and<br />
separating out the UK as a World Region in its own right so that we are best placed<br />
to seize the worldwide opportunities which exist for us all in <strong>RICS</strong>.<br />
It is a priority for me to meet members in the regions where <strong>RICS</strong> is growing and I<br />
hope I will have the chance to meet many of you personally in 20<strong>11</strong>.<br />
Sean Tompkins<br />
<strong>RICS</strong> Chief Executive<br />
Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors<br />
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Message from <strong>RICS</strong> President<br />
I am delighted that the <strong>RICS</strong> in the United Arab Emirates has had another very<br />
successful year.<br />
Max Crofts, my predecessor, told me of the enthusiasm of members he met and the<br />
world class projects he visited in Abu Dhabi and Dubai earlier in the year.<br />
The region has not escaped the effects of the global economic downturn but the<br />
underlying position of the economy is strong with viable projects re-emerging.<br />
I hope to see this for myself and to build on the strong working relationships <strong>RICS</strong> is<br />
building with <strong>UAE</strong>’s property market regulatory authorities when I visit the region in<br />
20<strong>11</strong>.<br />
I look forward to continued recovery across the <strong>UAE</strong>.<br />
Robert Peto<br />
<strong>RICS</strong> President<br />
Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors<br />
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Message from Governing Council<br />
Since being elected to the International Governing Council in mid 2009 the <strong>RICS</strong> has<br />
continued to face competetion from other professional bodies and, of course the<br />
continued and extremely challenging economic environment.<br />
Despite this, under a strong leadership team, the <strong>RICS</strong> has striven to embrace the<br />
international nature of our profession and focus on the growth of the brand identity in<br />
new and emerging markets with a view to giving its new and existing membership a<br />
global identity.<br />
There have been a number of initiatives which have been proposed, debated and<br />
challenged during the course of my term to date. Each of these will affect the region<br />
in different ways and there will be some decisions which will have varying degrees of<br />
support from the existing membership. Representations have been made at IGC and<br />
the <strong>RICS</strong> Management have been supportive of the fact that small changes may be<br />
required to tailor their adoption in each market.<br />
The debate surrounding election and selection to <strong>RICS</strong> member populated boards<br />
continues and recommendation and guidelines have been issued which are currently<br />
in use. The purpose is to ensure that there is a suitable balance of experience and<br />
skills for each board. Clearly the effectiveness of this method of board formation will<br />
be become apparent in the next 12 -18 months.<br />
Many issues have been debated and considered and a number of issues remain<br />
with working groups for further refinement however the principle changes which are<br />
approved and which are due for implementation are:<br />
i) Regulation of Valuers<br />
The proposals which followed a detailed consultation process are, in summary, to<br />
register all members/firms undertaking Red Book valuations onto a scheme, gather<br />
information for risk assessment purposes about the practice of all those registered,<br />
and to monitor compliance with Red Book standards and relevant firm quality<br />
assurance processes.<br />
ii) Introduction of the Assoc<strong>RICS</strong> Grade of Membership<br />
This is a replacement for the Tech<strong>RICS</strong> qualification and will allow for a non-degree<br />
based membership status which with additional education and qualification enable a<br />
transition to full membership.<br />
There are clearly many potential candidates in the region which would be suitable for<br />
this route and Jim Drysdale, the World Regional Director is working closely with those<br />
responsible for the introduction of this route to ensure that we have the resources<br />
to support its implementation and that the entry process is sufficiently robust to<br />
satisfy the existing membership and that the differentiation is supported by sufficient<br />
marketing collateral to advise users of <strong>RICS</strong> Members services.<br />
iii) Restructure of the Governing Council<br />
In response to a request to review the structure of IGC, a proposal was made by a<br />
working group to increase the number of international positions. This is as a reflection<br />
of the international aspirations of the <strong>RICS</strong> and as a direct result of the growth of the<br />
profession outside of the UK.<br />
The principles of the restructure were accepted by IGC and discussions are ongoing<br />
as to the individual recommendations and it is anticipated that these will be<br />
concluded at the December meeting. The current proposition is for an additional seat<br />
to be allocated to the region.<br />
Sophie Llewellyn<br />
Governing Council Member<br />
Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors<br />
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8<br />
<strong>RICS</strong> <strong>UAE</strong> <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Magazine</strong> 2009<br />
Message from the Chairman<br />
<strong>RICS</strong> <strong>UAE</strong> National Association<br />
A new year with fresh objectives ...<br />
Having taken the Chair of the <strong>UAE</strong> National Association in mid October this year, I am<br />
delighted to have such an early opportunity to address all Members.<br />
Our <strong>Annual</strong> Dinner, together with this <strong>Annual</strong> Review/<strong>Magazine</strong>, provide me with the<br />
opportunity to outline my aspirations as Chair from which, with support from the<br />
<strong>Board</strong> both current and future, I expect to deliver real benefits to individual Members,<br />
Firms and the <strong>UAE</strong> property industry as a whole.<br />
Firstly, I believe that it is worth pausing to remind ourselves what the <strong>RICS</strong> is all<br />
about...<br />
The <strong>RICS</strong> is an independent professional body originally established in the UK by<br />
Royal Charter. Since 1868, the <strong>RICS</strong> has been committed to setting and upholding<br />
the highest standards of excellence and integrity – providing impartial, authoritative<br />
advice on key property-related issues affecting businesses and society as a whole.<br />
The <strong>RICS</strong> is a regulator of both its individual Members and Firms enabling it to<br />
maintain the highest standards and providing the basis for unparalleled client<br />
confidence in the property sector. With over 100,000 property professionals<br />
operating in 146 countries, we are the world’s leading qualification when it comes to<br />
professional standards in land, property and construction.<br />
When the <strong>RICS</strong> was established in the <strong>UAE</strong> in 2003, membership totalled c.400. We<br />
currently have approaching 2,000 Members, many of which have both trained and<br />
qualified in the Region. This phenomenal growth and the accompanying strength<br />
in the Institution is fully aligned with the <strong>RICS</strong>’ ongoing objective of being the preeminent<br />
organisation for professionals working in the land, property and construction<br />
sectors in the UK and around the world.<br />
Our current President, Robert Peto, on taking office stated in his opening speech:<br />
“ The professions that will succeed over the next fifty years will be those who<br />
are willing to set impartial standards; able to self-regulate effectively; be globally<br />
connected and locally relevant; able to distil knowledge across a range of interconnected<br />
disciplines; communicate to the public effectively on their relevance; be<br />
responsive to emerging opportunities; and who are structured to invite members from<br />
a diverse range of backgrounds”.<br />
My objectives for the coming year include:<br />
• Delivery of benefits to existing Members (both individual and Firms) through<br />
structured Key Account Management and early establishment of Professional Groups<br />
• Management of membership growth through structured business development<br />
and careful administration of the APC (Assessment of Professional Competence)<br />
including the forthcoming introduction of the new Professional Experience Route of<br />
membership entry and roll-out of the Assoc<strong>RICS</strong> (Associate) route<br />
• Raising the profile of the <strong>RICS</strong> National Association with Members, Government (as<br />
a leading influencing body) and within the <strong>RICS</strong> organisation itself<br />
• Recognition and provision of support for all practice areas/Professional Groups
My first challenge is the formation of a new <strong>Board</strong> to be appointed in January. Details<br />
on the application process will be published early in December and I would like to<br />
encourage everyone to consider where they can add value to our growing regional<br />
presence and in shaping the future of the <strong>RICS</strong> in the Middle East.<br />
We should all be proud to be part of the <strong>RICS</strong> and our focus for the coming year<br />
should be on raising the profile of the Institution, embracing both cultural and regional<br />
challenges. In order to achieve this, we have to reach out to local Government and<br />
the business community and ensure that we maintain and promote the Institution’s<br />
standards and best practice whilst remaining very much locally relevant.<br />
We all have a part to play in this and our core standards, ethics and best practice<br />
should be with us in our day to day business activities. Undoubtedly, our ongoing<br />
programme of CPD initiatives together with our partnerships with both RERA in Dubai<br />
and the DMA in Abu Dhabi will reinforce the importance of the <strong>RICS</strong> in these local<br />
markets. I look forward to the challenges which we undoubtedly face together in the<br />
coming year.<br />
David Cockerton BSc MBA F<strong>RICS</strong> FInstCPD FCMI<br />
Chairman – <strong>RICS</strong> <strong>UAE</strong> National Association<br />
David is a recognised authority on international real estate matters. Having worked<br />
in the UK, across Europe, the USA and the Middle East, he has experience in a wide<br />
range of property matters including investment and development and is a specialist in<br />
real estate/property asset management for all asset classes.<br />
David was Global Head of Asset Management for the Royal Bank of Scotland Group<br />
for more than 10 years leading the CRE/property team in support of the takeover of<br />
NatWest (and other mergers and acquisitions) and managed the ten-fold increase<br />
in the size of this property portfolio over this period including the bank’s global<br />
expansion.<br />
During his time in the Middle East, David initially held the position as Senior Vice<br />
President with Majid Al Futtaim responsible for a significant portfolio of mixed use<br />
development projects across the GCC region before taking up his current role as<br />
Fund Manager with SinoGulf Real Estate Investments LLC based in Abu Dhabi.<br />
David has been a Member of the <strong>RICS</strong> for 30 years (a Fellow since 1996). In addition<br />
to being Chair of the <strong>UAE</strong> National Association, David is a Member of the <strong>RICS</strong> Global<br />
Knowledge <strong>Board</strong> and MENEA Education & Standards <strong>Board</strong>.<br />
Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors<br />
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10<br />
<strong>RICS</strong> <strong>UAE</strong> <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Magazine</strong> 2009<br />
Message from MENEA Regional Director<br />
Them and Us?<br />
In a poem which every Scottish schoolboy learnt Robert Burns asked for help to “see<br />
ourselves as others see us” and having taken on the role of World Regional Director I<br />
have observed the difference in perception of staff by members and vice versa.<br />
Having been a member of the <strong>RICS</strong> for a long time you would have been forgiven for<br />
thinking that I would have learnt how staff and members interact but to be honest at<br />
first Great George St was simply the source of anxiously awaited exam results and<br />
then it was where the less anxiously awaited subscription demands were posted. It<br />
wasn’t until I became a member of <strong>UAE</strong> committee that I saw for myself the creative<br />
tension between the office and membership and although in my Director’s chair<br />
I recognise that the member is always right (well almost always) I also realise the<br />
benefit of clearly defined roles for all concerned.<br />
One of the attractions of my job is the freedom to run my own region, within limits,<br />
and a guiding principle of much of the <strong>RICS</strong> framework is that procedures are<br />
intended to be enabling, not prescriptive, and, with proper justification, open to<br />
exceptions.<br />
Among the documents I read on induction was the following explanation of the staff/<br />
membership relationship<br />
<strong>RICS</strong> is a partnership of members and staff working together to achieve common<br />
aims. The relationship is perhaps best summarised by:<br />
• Members, supported by staff, set the direction, the policies and the objectives;<br />
• Staff, supported by members, develop and implement plans to meet those<br />
objectives and deliver the outcomes.<br />
With that in mind my response to the frequently addressed question - “What are you<br />
going to do for members here Mr Regional Director?” – is along the lines of - “it’s not<br />
up to me to tell you but I can help you work out what would be worthwhile”. To be<br />
honest the <strong>UAE</strong> passed that stage a while ago and the members here have a clear<br />
idea of the direction they wish to go and keep me on my toes on the delivery front.<br />
Over the next few weeks a new committee is going to be selected for 20<strong>11</strong> and I<br />
encourage anyone who is interested in playing an active role in the <strong>UAE</strong> to respond<br />
to the positions when they are advertised. It is proposed that the committee will be<br />
a relatively small focused unit but there are many roles for members to fill supporting<br />
staff to implement and deliver.<br />
A key example is the APC, Sangeeta sets the framework; members deliver the final<br />
assessment interview. There is clear delineation – while member input is critical<br />
to identify and capture necessary pathway competence data, panel composition<br />
is the role of the office. On the other hand the office screens APC candidates at<br />
the application stage, which for a Grad 1 is at the start of the 2 year structured<br />
training period, but from then on the only competent forum to reach a decision on<br />
competence is a properly constituted panel of members, chair and assessors, and<br />
the office have no say in the pass/refer decision.<br />
While <strong>RICS</strong> promote global standards, local input is paramount and one of my key<br />
responsibilities is to ensure communication between members across the region and<br />
the centre. That obviously involves National Associations and the World Regional<br />
<strong>Board</strong> but it will also involve Professional Groups which will be set up on a regional<br />
basis in 20<strong>11</strong> and which will increasingly be the focus for specialist knowledge and
the means for local issues to be addressed and local standards to be set down. The<br />
standards set by the <strong>RICS</strong> and introduced by members to local markets will be a<br />
key differentiator which will lead the continued growth of the <strong>RICS</strong>. Local members<br />
participating in Professional Groups will ensure appropriate local standards are<br />
developed and established.<br />
Communication is key to us all working together. You know where to find me on<br />
jdrysdale@rics.org and the <strong>RICS</strong> website rics.org We can reach out through the<br />
regular newsletter, groups and the page but only if we can<br />
contact you . Email is our preferred method for <strong>RICS</strong> communications. In order that<br />
we can communicate effectively with you please ensure that your contact details<br />
are updated on the member’s area of the website, tick the box to accept emails and<br />
check that your spam filter, or the server of your employer is not blocking emails from<br />
the <strong>RICS</strong>. I recently discovered that half the board were not getting the newsletter<br />
emails because of that.<br />
Us and them? I am working to remove any distinction so that we can all do what we<br />
do best and make everyone see the <strong>RICS</strong> as the mark of property professionalism<br />
worldwide.<br />
Jim Drysdale M<strong>RICS</strong><br />
<strong>RICS</strong> MENEA Regional Director<br />
Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors<br />
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<strong>RICS</strong> <strong>UAE</strong> <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Magazine</strong> 2009<br />
Message of Thanks<br />
A formal <strong>RICS</strong> group was established in the <strong>UAE</strong> in 2003 when membership was<br />
less than 400. Today there are 950 full members with trainees and students making<br />
up a grand total of 1,900. Although a number of committed staff and members have<br />
been involved in this growth it is appropriate to single out three individuals for the<br />
exceptional contributions they have made.<br />
Charles Blincow, Martin Seward-Case and Daniel Alcon have all been involved since<br />
the earliest days of the <strong>UAE</strong> National Association. Charles has most recently been the<br />
Chair of the Shadow World Regional <strong>Board</strong>, Martin has just stepped down as Chair of<br />
the <strong>UAE</strong> National Association and Daniel who was the inaugural chair of the National<br />
Association from 2003-2007 has announced that he will step down from his current<br />
<strong>Board</strong> position next month, although he will remain active in Professional Groups.<br />
The National Association has thrived under their management and they have<br />
provided local leadership for the <strong>RICS</strong> in a booming construction and property market<br />
operating in a multi-cultural environment. A key achievement has been to establish<br />
the APC process not only in the <strong>UAE</strong> but helping to set it up across the region,<br />
ensuring that there is an infrastructure to deliver the consistent values for which the<br />
<strong>RICS</strong> stands.<br />
In doing all of that Charles, Martin and Daniel have given generously of their time in<br />
numerous ways and for this we offer them our personal appreciation and the thanks<br />
of the <strong>RICS</strong>.<br />
Rob Mahoney Sean Tompkins<br />
<strong>RICS</strong> Honorary Secretary <strong>RICS</strong> Chief Executive
<strong>RICS</strong> <strong>UAE</strong> <strong>Board</strong> <strong>2010</strong><br />
Left to right<br />
Richard Vaughan, Samuel Morris, George Abraham, Sandie Lee, Jim Drysdale,<br />
Ron Hinchey, Jonathan Brown, David Cockerton, Daniel Alcon, Kamal Paranawithina<br />
Chairman David Cockerton<br />
Honorary Secretary Ron Hinchey<br />
Honorary Treasurer Richard Vaughan<br />
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Kamal Paranawithana<br />
Membership George Abraham<br />
Property Jonathan Brown<br />
Construction Daniel Alcon<br />
Abu Dhabi Committee Sandie Lee<br />
<strong>RICS</strong> matrics Samuel Morris<br />
<strong>RICS</strong> Regional Office Representative Jim Drysdale<br />
Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors<br />
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Property Professional Group Update<br />
By Jonathan Brown - Chair of Property Committee<br />
There is much evidence to suggest that business processes and technology advances more quickly in tougher<br />
economic times. In light of this there are a couple of current initiatives that should benefit the <strong>UAE</strong> property<br />
industry in the near future.<br />
Regulation Of Valuers By Dubai Government<br />
Dubai Government will soon issue new legislation governing the practices of property valuers. The supporting<br />
Emirates Book of Valuation Standards has already been drafted and has been circulated for consultation. Abu<br />
Dhabi is likely to issue similar regulations in the not too distant future.<br />
Regulation Of Valuers By <strong>RICS</strong><br />
As part of its commitment to protect the public interest and continually raise the standards of its members<br />
the <strong>RICS</strong> has recently launched the Valuer Registration Scheme. The scheme was formally launched on 20th<br />
October in the UK and will become mandatory in the UK from 30 April 20<strong>11</strong> with phased launches following<br />
in the rest of the world. It will apply to all members undertaking valuations carried out under <strong>RICS</strong> Valuation<br />
Standards (Red Book).<br />
David Rusholme, <strong>RICS</strong> Director of Valuations commented, “The new scheme will increase quality, and accuracy<br />
in the profession raising even further the credibility of valuers among clients and public authorities. This advance<br />
will ensure that <strong>RICS</strong> continues to undertake better regulation and provide increased value to valuers and their<br />
clients while acting in the public interest.”<br />
Mark Gerold, Chair of the <strong>RICS</strong> Valuation Professional Group added, “We have been delighted with the<br />
enthusiasm of our members for this scheme which will reinforce the pre eminence of Chartered Surveyors as the<br />
leading valuation professional wherever they practice in the world. The events of the last two years have clearly<br />
demonstrated the value of sound, independent and consistent advice delivered to globally accepted standards.<br />
That is just what the Chartered Surveyor does and Valuer Registration further underpins this with effective and<br />
practical self regulation.’’<br />
Standardised Basis Of Measurement<br />
Many investors and occupiers will not know the basis of measurement on which their floor areas have been<br />
calculated. This allows unscrupulous developers and agents to gain an unfair advantage by including unusable<br />
accommodation in the calculations, such as balconies, common areas outside the unit, and even parking<br />
spaces. We hope that a standardised basis of measurement will soon be adopted in the <strong>UAE</strong> which will be<br />
another small step in the direction of giving investors more surety in these troubles times.<br />
Strata Law In Dubai<br />
This eagerly awaited legislation offers some reassurance to owners within multi-owned buildings. Many potential<br />
purchasers are currently deterred by the uncertainty of the service charge costs, the lack of transparency, and<br />
the current inability to recover sums owed by absent owners.<br />
Developers in Dubai were supposed to have established owners associations by 13th October for all completed<br />
developments, but this is currently still very much work in progress. The registration of the associations is<br />
ongoing and this issue is likely to remain in the headlines for several months yet.<br />
Get Involved<br />
Please may I encourage anyone who has any constructive comments on current issues to come forward and<br />
assist the <strong>RICS</strong> in trying to make a difference.<br />
Jonathan Brown M<strong>RICS</strong><br />
<strong>UAE</strong> Property Professional Group<br />
Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors<br />
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By Daniel Alcon - Chair of Construction Committee<br />
<strong>2010</strong> was a year when construction activity in the <strong>UAE</strong> was significantly affected by the restriction of capital<br />
following the global financial crisis. This impacted clients and contracting organisations and <strong>RICS</strong> members<br />
working in the sector. Despite this turbulence the Construction Committee members delivered the following<br />
NRM Review<br />
The <strong>RICS</strong> “New Rules of Measurement (the NRM), Part 1 - Order for Cost Estimating and Elemental Cost<br />
Planning” was issued by HQ last year. The Construction Committee was tasked by Michael Sullivan, then Chair<br />
of the Global QS/Const. PG <strong>Board</strong>, with organising a <strong>UAE</strong> review of the publication to assess its relevance for<br />
use in this country subsequently widened to the MENEA Region and it is hoped that a report will be issued in<br />
the New Year. NRM Parts 2 and 3 are also to be to be reviewed in the same manner when they are published in<br />
20<strong>11</strong>.<br />
Black Book Review<br />
It is intended that the Black Book will contain a collection of guidance and best practice notes prepared by<br />
the Global QS/Const. PG <strong>Board</strong> much like the Red Book for valuation. Some chapters of the Black Book have<br />
already been published, e.g., Valuing Change, which contains a section on FIDIC. Again the Construction<br />
Committee was asked to review the guidance notes that will be issued periodically and the review will again be<br />
widened to the MENEA region too under the MENEA Construction/QS Professional Group.<br />
Construction Cost Index<br />
A meeting was held with Proleads, a Dubai-based company which is producing very similar products to the<br />
BCIS which is favoured by several major <strong>RICS</strong> stakeholders in the <strong>UAE</strong>. Proleads has been in the market<br />
for about two years. Discussions with BCIS in the UK indicate that they would be interested in publishing a<br />
<strong>RICS</strong> <strong>UAE</strong> index providing there was sufficient support from <strong>UAE</strong> stakeholders. After lengthy discussions with<br />
BCIS the <strong>RICS</strong> Regional office in Dubai has arranged a WebEx demonstration for representatives of the major<br />
consultants and contractors which will hopefully have been held by the time you read this.<br />
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Professional Groups<br />
Environment – A sustainability sub-committee was formed, and is chaired by, Paul Vincent. The sub-committee<br />
is looking at various initiatives, e.g.,<br />
• <strong>RICS</strong> membership of the Emirates Green Building Council (EGBC) in Dubai or perhaps the signing of MoU<br />
between the <strong>RICS</strong> and EGBC;<br />
• Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) – A meeting is to be held shortly with the Managing Director of the<br />
Sustainability Advisory Group (SAG) based in Dubai which advises companies on CSR and sustainable best<br />
practices within office environments.<br />
• Dubai Chamber of Commerce & Industry (DCCI) – We attended a round-table discussion on how sustainability<br />
is accounted for within firms’ balance sheets. DCCI aims to arrange similar round-table discussions for other<br />
fields of industry that the <strong>RICS</strong> will be asked to attend.<br />
• Sustainability was featured in two CPD / APC training events held during <strong>2010</strong>. The first was an Introduction<br />
for APC candidates held in May presented by Paul Vincent and the second was from a representative of DCCI<br />
who discussed how the DCCI building became the first Existing Building in Dubai to be recognised for its<br />
sustainability and achieving a LEED Certified status.<br />
• Various contacts with regards to LEED AP training and BREEAM Gulf training have been established and<br />
contact has also been made with the Urban Planning Council on Estidama training which is now available.<br />
Project Management – Richard Vaughan is the Middle East rep. to the PM PG <strong>Board</strong>.<br />
Building Surveying – A BS <strong>Board</strong> was formed and it will be run by Leesa Shevlane in Dubai and Marcus Lidster<br />
in Abu Dhabi.<br />
Other Initiatives<br />
<strong>UAE</strong> Contractors Association (UCA) - Approaches were made to founding chairman of the UCA, Rushdi<br />
Sharkartchi, in Abu Dhabi, but no further progress has been made in this direction.<br />
Build Safe <strong>UAE</strong> (BSU) - Meetings were held with Elias McGrath of BSU re the possibility of signing an MoU<br />
between BSU and the <strong>RICS</strong> was discussed to support/promote one another’s standards and ethics. <strong>RICS</strong> may<br />
also become a supporting member of Build Safe.<br />
FIDIC and the QS – A stakeholder has asked <strong>RICS</strong> to explore the possibility of lobbying FIDIC to create the QS<br />
in FIDIC Contracts (as a separate entity from the Engineer) to undertake prescribed professional tasks directly<br />
for the Employer rather than through the Engineer. A paper was prepared and was submitted to the Chair of<br />
the Global QS/Const. PG <strong>Board</strong> and it was also discussed at a meeting of the <strong>RICS</strong> Contracts Group in HQ in<br />
March <strong>2010</strong>. This initiative has not been taken to date.<br />
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<strong>RICS</strong> matrics – What’s it all about?<br />
Samuel Morris M<strong>RICS</strong><br />
The official definition, taken from the <strong>RICS</strong> website is:<br />
‘<strong>RICS</strong> matrics is for students, trainees and all those with less than 10 years post qualification. We provide valuable<br />
support and networking opportunities for all involved and best of all, membership to <strong>RICS</strong> matrics is free. <strong>RICS</strong> matrics<br />
was created to look after the interests of members entering or not long in the profession of surveying. <strong>RICS</strong> matrics<br />
believes in the ability to shape the future. For this, it provides a network, support and voice for its members, and is<br />
a source of vigour for the surveying profession. <strong>RICS</strong> matrics is youthful, irreverent, idealist, challenging, nurturing,<br />
vibrant. <strong>RICS</strong> matrics enables its members to grow and feel like and integral part of the wider <strong>RICS</strong>. As such <strong>RICS</strong><br />
matrics is the lifeblood of the surveying profession.’<br />
So, as you can see from the above, <strong>RICS</strong> matrics covers a lot of genres!<br />
Already a great success in the UK, <strong>RICS</strong> matrics was first implemented in the <strong>UAE</strong> by Jenna Kitchingham<br />
M<strong>RICS</strong> at the start of 2009. During the <strong>UAE</strong> launch year, <strong>RICS</strong> matrics successfully held a number of social/<br />
networking evenings, as well as the Middle East Ski Dubai Challenge, and <strong>RICS</strong> matrics was responsible for the<br />
<strong>Annual</strong> Dinner in 2008 & 2009.<br />
When I was appointed as Chairman in January <strong>2010</strong> I knew that I had some big boots to fill following the<br />
successful launch. I was both excited and a little nervous, as I was conscious & determined that <strong>RICS</strong> matrics<br />
must continue to grow and build on the achievements of the launch year.<br />
<strong>2010</strong> started with a meeting to elect the <strong>UAE</strong> <strong>RICS</strong> matrics <strong>Board</strong> for the year and to decide on a planned<br />
strategy and list of events and ideas for <strong>2010</strong>, as well as to ensure we continued the good work organising CPD<br />
events that had been undertaken by Richard Begbey in 2009.<br />
Following the meeting, the main <strong>Board</strong> positions and roles were allocated as shown below -<br />
Samuel Morris Chairman <strong>RICS</strong> matrics <strong>UAE</strong>, <strong>Annual</strong> Dinner, Ski Event, Cheese & Wine Evening and<br />
APC Assessor Training<br />
Charlotte John Vice Chair Abu Dhabi, Cityscape Networking Evening<br />
Elliot Lewis Vice Chair Dubai, <strong>Annual</strong> Dinner<br />
Grant McIntosh Networking Evening, Dubai<br />
Richard Begbey APC Training and <strong>Annual</strong> Dinner<br />
Simon Kennedy Football Tournament<br />
Richard Scarth Quiz night, Dubai<br />
Richard Angel Quiz night, Dubai<br />
Other active <strong>RICS</strong> matrics members in <strong>2010</strong> were Craig Gibson, Clarke Morton-Shepherd, David Armstrong &<br />
Joe Morris. Also many thanks for the support of those who attended the <strong>Board</strong> meetings and events in both<br />
Abu Dhabi and Dubai, noticeably, Alden Holden, William Dewsnap, & William Innes.<br />
After some lively discussions (and vetoing some wilder suggestions, such as skydiving, a 6 day desert<br />
endurance race, and para-sailing!) the <strong>RICS</strong> matrics <strong>Board</strong> managed to narrow down the <strong>2010</strong> itinerary to a<br />
core group of proposals.<br />
The group continued to organised CPD training, finding both willing lecturers & cost effective venues in both<br />
Dubai and Abu Dhabi, and alongside this a number of <strong>RICS</strong> matrics members enrolled onto the APC Assessor<br />
training courses. Facebook & LinkedIn accounts were established and used as a successful medium to<br />
communicate with local members, concerns and recommendations raised were then communicated to the main<br />
<strong>RICS</strong> <strong>UAE</strong> <strong>Board</strong>.<br />
More than 50 members attended the <strong>RICS</strong> Cityscape drinks in Abu Dhabi at the start of the year, and we also<br />
held the inaugural <strong>RICS</strong> <strong>UAE</strong> football tournament with over 100 members attending. A Cheese & Wine evening<br />
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(kindly sponsored by Estate Master) was attended by over 80 members, and the <strong>Annual</strong> Dinner (at the time of<br />
writing this article) was teeing up to be a great success with almost all tickets now sold.<br />
Unfortunately though, we did not succeed with all our goals in <strong>2010</strong>: the Networking evening in Dubai,<br />
scheduled for February, was cancelled at relatively shot notice due to ‘Fat-boy-slim’ deciding to play a concert<br />
that very same evening at the same venue! Also, notably the Ski Dubai race did not happen this year as a result<br />
of the event date offered to us by Ski Dubai being set in the middle of Ramadan, and also mid-summer so a lot<br />
of our members were away on annual leave. We also struggled again to engage with more Abu Dhabi members<br />
in <strong>2010</strong>, not through lack of trying, especially by Charlotte John, my Abu Dhabi Vice Chair.<br />
So, as you can see, <strong>2010</strong> was an extremely busy year for <strong>RICS</strong> matrics <strong>UAE</strong> with a lot of successes. 20<strong>11</strong> will<br />
be an exciting year and I look forward to seeing how <strong>RICS</strong> matrics will continue to grow and act as a larger and<br />
louder voice for the professions younger members across the <strong>UAE</strong>.<br />
Should you wish to become part of <strong>RICS</strong> matrics <strong>UAE</strong> please contact Jenny Hopkins at jhopkins@rics.org for<br />
further details.<br />
Thank you again to everyone who assisted with <strong>RICS</strong> matrics <strong>UAE</strong> in <strong>2010</strong>.<br />
Sam Morris M<strong>RICS</strong><br />
Chariman, <strong>RICS</strong> matrics <strong>UAE</strong>, <strong>2010</strong><br />
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Salary Survey <strong>2010</strong><br />
Macdonald and Company in association with <strong>RICS</strong><br />
Real Estate Salaries leveling out, Dubai still supporting a large number of western expats and a<br />
sense of cautious optimism emerging ...<br />
The fourth annual Macdonald and Company Salary Survey was launched at Cityscape Global in October this<br />
year to a favourable response from all of those industry participants that visited the stand during the 4 day<br />
exhibition. It is the most comprehensive survey of its type undertaken for the property sector in the Middle East<br />
region and as usual was undertaken in conjunction with the <strong>RICS</strong> and Cityscape Intelligence.<br />
The survey contains comprehensive statistics on current salaries, bonuses and employment benefits in addition<br />
to information on broader employment issues and attitudes which are very relevant to employers and employees<br />
alike.<br />
The annual study revealed that the average base salary of regional real estate professionals across all disciplines<br />
is AED 38,351 per month, compared to AED37,980 per month in the previous year.<br />
According to the survey, 25 per cent of subjects received an increase in their base salaries this year, compared<br />
to only 21 per cent last year; while <strong>11</strong> per cent have experienced pay cuts compared to 19 per cent last year. 51<br />
per cent saw no variance in their wages. The study also identified that salary and responsibility, followed by job<br />
security and career progression are the most important factors in determining job satisfaction. Professionals are<br />
still very attracted to this region for financial, career and family reasons, particularly when compared to current<br />
available opportunities in the UK, Europe and the US. A significant number of organizations are beginning<br />
to resume recruitment of new staff and there is demand for candidates with appropriate experience and<br />
specialised skills.<br />
This year a total of 1,041 real estate professionals participated from across the Middle East region. The salary<br />
survey revealed a higher percentage of respondents from Middle East countries outside of the <strong>UAE</strong>, which<br />
reflects the general dispersal of labour throughout the region. Of the total number of respondents, 43 per cent<br />
are still working in Dubai (in line with last year), while 25 per cent are now working in Abu Dhabi (up from 19 per<br />
cent since 2009). Dubai is still the most favoured location in terms of lifestyle and amenities.<br />
According to the survey findings, 44 per cent of the respondents still strongly believe that economic activity<br />
will increase over the next 12 months and only 12 per cent (down from 19 per cent) believe that activity will<br />
decrease.<br />
Free copies of the executive summary and key findings of the survey are available on request from Macdonald &<br />
Company - dubai@macdonaldandcompany.com<br />
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Professional Indemnity Update for Surveyors and Valuers<br />
Howden Insurance<br />
In established litigious territories over the world, such as the US, the UK, Europe & Australia, Surveyors and<br />
Valuers have a bad name in the Professional Indemnity (PI) Insurance market. At the first sign of economic<br />
difficulties and a fall in property values, these Valuers bear the brunt of the blame for financial losses suffered by<br />
individuals and lenders. This blame is shouldered by their Professional Indemnity Insurers, whose payments of<br />
large losses results in increased premiums being charged back to the valuation firms.<br />
Contrary to popular belief, this situation is yet to seriously arise on a mass scale in the <strong>UAE</strong>. The benign litigation<br />
culture and restrictive terms of valuation reports have protected the valuation firms from the large numbers of<br />
losses seen in other territories. You may not believe this when you are trying to obtain cover however…<br />
There are a limited number of Insurers who will actually insure Middle East based businesses for PI Insurance.<br />
This applies to branch offices of global surveying firms who purchase local ‘deductible in-fill’ policies as well as<br />
local organisations buying their full cover. Of these Insurers, your broker needs to identify the key Insurers (or<br />
Reinsurers) who do not have a view tainted by losses suffered in other territories.<br />
As is usual when the insurance market changes, there is very little lead in time. Deals disappear overnight as (re)<br />
insurers pull out with immediate effect. This potentially can leave surveying firms with no PI cover if their broker<br />
is not capable of controlling the market and securing terms. This situation is usually worsened when the client<br />
panics as they search for alternative insurers and brokers, which leads to a flooding of the market, which in<br />
turns weakens the clients credibility and ability to secure coverage.<br />
Howden Insurance Brokers LLC are the Dubai based branch of a UK Lloyd’s Broker, Howden Insurance Brokers<br />
Ltd. Howden specialise in PI Insurance and are the <strong>RICS</strong> recommended advisor to <strong>RICS</strong> member firms based in<br />
the Middle East as well as in the UK.<br />
No other firm is better qualified to take care of your PI needs.<br />
Please contact Richard Wynn at Howden Insurance Brokers LLC for any assistance with your PI Insurance.<br />
P: +971 (0)4 357 3835 M: +971 (0)50 557 9987 e: richard.wynn@howdendubai.com<br />
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<strong>RICS</strong> Training Online Academy<br />
Introduction<br />
<strong>RICS</strong> Training developed and launched the Online Academy (OLA) in August <strong>2010</strong> as an innovative means of<br />
providing flexible and cost effective training programmes globally.<br />
Having recently developed am impressive range of face to face training courses as well as providing inhouse<br />
training the OLA was a natural progression in terms of providing a virtual learning environment<br />
(VLE) that provides information, resources, e-learning material and podcasts on a range of topics for<br />
members, trainees and others working in land, property and the built environments.<br />
The <strong>RICS</strong> Online Academy is packed with new educational, interesting and interactive content. This dynamic<br />
and comfortable environment promotes efficient learning and personal development and has already been<br />
viewed by thousands of people. Some of its materials are free to use, while others are available for a small fee.<br />
For further information go to www.rics.org/onlineacademy.<br />
Content of the Online Academy<br />
There is a developing range of <strong>RICS</strong> Training now available to study inline and the OLA being an E-learning<br />
platform allows study of <strong>RICS</strong> Training at a time and pace that suits the individual i.e., anywhere, anytime.<br />
The main content areas are:<br />
E-learning:<br />
Range of APC, technical and soft skill courses<br />
Review of all course content and resources<br />
Collaboration of presentation style and video<br />
style<br />
Podcasts:<br />
Directory of podcasts<br />
Course information and technical podcasts<br />
Free access<br />
Bespoke branded audio and video players<br />
Ability to download podcasts<br />
The APC Process:<br />
Interactive flash module<br />
Information on the steps of the APC process<br />
Dedicated APC area<br />
APC quick links<br />
<strong>RICS</strong> CPD:<br />
Additional information on CPD<br />
External link to rics.org/cpd<br />
My CPD<br />
Face to Face Courses:<br />
External link to rics.org/training<br />
Complete list of face-to-face courses<br />
Course and booking information<br />
Other features include:<br />
Latest News – This news module comprises<br />
an interactive news rotator, displaying the latest<br />
three promoted news stories.<br />
Calendar – Highlights forthcoming <strong>RICS</strong> Training<br />
Events. Also users can insert their own events<br />
into the calendar to act as a personal reminder<br />
Advantages<br />
There are a host of user benefits for accessing<br />
E-learning:<br />
E-Learning delivers training anytime anywhere<br />
E-Learning minimises travel costs<br />
E-Learning minimises time away from work<br />
E-Learning saves time without reducing learning<br />
benefits<br />
E-Learning is cost effective<br />
E-Learning can better meet the needs of<br />
geographically diverse employees<br />
E-Learning can offer more individualised<br />
instruction<br />
E-Learning allows you to complete the courses<br />
at your convenience<br />
E-learning allows you self-paced learning<br />
E-learning allows you to gain extra knowledge<br />
The team is keen to receive feedback and comments on any aspect of the training it provides. If you have any<br />
comments or suggestions, email training@rics.org.<br />
Brian Schubert<br />
Head of Marketing – <strong>RICS</strong> Training<br />
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CPD Events<br />
<strong>RICS</strong> <strong>UAE</strong> group runs regular CPD events in both Dubai and Abu Dhabi, aimed at continually updating and<br />
developing local members knowledge, and also aiding APC candidates towards their target of full <strong>RICS</strong><br />
membership.<br />
Over the last year these events have been organised by Richard Begbey, Kamal Paranawithana and Sandie<br />
Lee, who we would like to thank for putting together such a diverse and experienced range of experts to act as<br />
speakers.<br />
<strong>RICS</strong> would also like to thank the speakers who have shared their knowledge at the CPD events listed below<br />
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Fellowship by achievement Gerry O’Loughlin<br />
Institutional leases<br />
An understanding of PPP Procurement for the<br />
delivery of public sector infrastructure<br />
If there are any CPD event topics you would like to suggest for the coming year, or speakers you feel would be<br />
beneficial to local members, please contact Jenny Hopkins at jhopkins@rics.org.<br />
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Nick Clayson, Sarah-Jane Mahood and Katherine Lang -<br />
Norton Rose<br />
Hagir Hakim –Heriot Watt University<br />
An introduction to sustainability Paul Vincent – VSH International<br />
Dispute Resolution<br />
Max Crofts – Former <strong>RICS</strong> president,<br />
David Richbell – Commercial Mediator,<br />
Martin Burns – Director of <strong>RICS</strong> Dispute Resolution Service<br />
An introduction to NRM Sandie Lee – CEM and Davis Langdon<br />
QS & Construction Q&A session<br />
Martin Seward-Case – Reaction PM,<br />
Ajantha Premaratne – Dubai Properties, and Paul Edwards<br />
Valuation Samuel Morris – MAF Properties<br />
Understanding Escalation in Major Projects Graham Winch – Manchester Business School<br />
Sustainability for Quantity Surveyors Jagath Gunawardena – DCCI<br />
Environmental Health and Safety Management<br />
Regulatory Framework<br />
Extension of Time and Prolongation costs<br />
under FIDIC 1999<br />
Bryan Williams – GHD<br />
Professor Indrawansa Samaratunga
<strong>RICS</strong> Cricket Tournament <strong>2010</strong><br />
The annual <strong>RICS</strong> inter-company cricket day took place in March, eleven teams met at Insportz indoor sports<br />
centre in Dubai to challenge for the title of <strong>RICS</strong> cricket champions <strong>2010</strong>.<br />
In a closely fought competition, IQSA beat Parsons Overseas Ltd in the final, to take the title.<br />
<strong>RICS</strong> would like to congratulate the finalists and thank the other teams who took part – Davis Langdon Golden<br />
Ducks, SLQS, NEA & Partners, EC Harris, Blair Anderson, Halcrow, CEM, Highgate Interior Design and the<br />
<strong>RICS</strong> team.<br />
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<strong>RICS</strong> Golf Day <strong>2010</strong><br />
The <strong>RICS</strong> <strong>UAE</strong> Golf Day <strong>2010</strong>, took place at Arabian Ranches Golf Club in Dubai during May. Eighteen<br />
teams from across the <strong>UAE</strong> competed to win the Presidents Cup, whilst the individual members of each team<br />
challenged for the Chairmans Cup.<br />
<strong>RICS</strong> would like to thank VSH International, who were the major sponsor of this event, and Macdonald and<br />
Company, who acted as the supporting sponsor.<br />
The results were<br />
1st Team – Hill International<br />
2nd Team – Stroke of Luck (Davis Langdon)<br />
3rd Team – Blair Anderson<br />
4th team – Currie & Brown<br />
1st individual – Kevin Carney (Davis Langdon)<br />
2nd Individual – Charles Blincow (Blair Anderson)<br />
3rd Individual – Martin Issott (Hill International)<br />
4th Individual - Carl Pettitt (Davis Langdon)<br />
Prizes were also offered for –<br />
Nearest the pin – Ross Maclean (Davis Langdon)<br />
Straightest Drive – Mark Shea (Davis Langdon)<br />
Longest Drive – Richard Vaughan (VSH International)<br />
Most golf team – Faithful & Gould<br />
Most Golf Individual – David Quinn<br />
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Five-a-side Football Tournament<br />
The first ever <strong>RICS</strong> matrics <strong>UAE</strong> football tournament took place at Soccer Circus in Dubai in July <strong>2010</strong>.<br />
Fifteen teams made up of <strong>RICS</strong> members and their colleagues from both Dubai and Abu Dhabi met to challenge<br />
for the <strong>RICS</strong> Cup.<br />
On the three five-a-side pitches at Soccer Circus, the teams played initially in group stages, with the top two<br />
teams from each group going through to the quarter finals where they were joined by the two highest scoring<br />
third place teams.<br />
Competition was fierce with Ajax trees down, FTI Brewer, Currie & Brown, Cluttons FC, the Kickers, Heriot Watt<br />
and Cyril Sweett being knocked out at the group stage.<br />
The quarter finals then saw MAF B knocked out by their MAF A counterparts, whilst JLL narrowly beat the<br />
CBRE Green Machine. Colliers were edged out by the ALEC team, whilst AFC Atkins were dumped out of the<br />
competition by Altus Page Kirkland.<br />
The first semi final was a high scoring affair that saw MAF A thrash JLL 5-2, whilst the second semi was a cagey<br />
game with ALEC and Altus Page Kirkland drawing 0-0 at full time, Altus Page Kirkland then sneaked into the<br />
final, winning 5-4 on penalties.<br />
As the tournament drew to a close, the final was a landslide win for MAF A who thoroughly beat Altus Page<br />
Kirkland 7-1. The cup was then presented to triumphant MAF A Captain, Simon Kennedy.<br />
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<strong>RICS</strong> Quiz Night<br />
Over a 120 <strong>UAE</strong> based Chartered Surveyors and friends from the property industry braved the heat in June, to<br />
attend the first <strong>RICS</strong> matrics Middle East Quiz.<br />
Dubai based Cluttons beat thirteen other teams to win the quiz, held at Media One Hotel in Dubai Media<br />
City. After receiving the trophy from Jim Drysdale, <strong>RICS</strong> MENEA Director, Richard Paul, Associate at Cluttons<br />
attributed their success to their thunderous singing in the final round, crucial timing of playing their ‘Joker’ in an<br />
earlier round to strategically double their points, and all round great team, each of whom appeared to house an<br />
amazing amount of irrelevant trivia, that they never knew how they knew and will probably never use again –<br />
until next years Quiz!<br />
The Quiz Master Richard Vaughan, Managing Director at VSH International, read out the questions for the<br />
evening with the enthusiasm of Forsyth and the wit of Wogan, he never tired and was always ready for a heckler,<br />
never failing to win the banter due to an iron grip on his microphone!<br />
At the beginning of the evening, none of the teams knew what to expect but once they were comfortably<br />
enjoying dinner, Sam Morris, Chairman of <strong>RICS</strong> matrics <strong>UAE</strong>, talked them through the night and the teams<br />
quickly settled in and got down to business enthusiastically appointing team captains, runners, and every round<br />
as it came.<br />
A diverse range of Sponsors raffle prizes and gifts awarded throughout the evening kept the teams on the ball<br />
and two delightful assistants ensured the teams bought plenty of raffle tickets to support the chosen charities –<br />
LionHeart and Al Noor Centre for Children with Special Needs. The event wouldn’t have been the success it was<br />
without the great efforts of the chief organisers Richard Angel and Richard Scarth of Asteco LLC international<br />
associates of Savills, assisted by Joe Morris and Jenny Hopkins, <strong>RICS</strong> <strong>UAE</strong> Comms Officer.<br />
Cluttons enthusiasm carried on long after the evening closed and celebrations carried on into the early hours of<br />
Thursday morning. The trophy is now on display in the Cluttons office for all of the other teams to see with envy<br />
for the next twelve months!<br />
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<strong>UAE</strong> Assessors Awards <strong>2010</strong><br />
Dedicated APC Assessors in the <strong>UAE</strong> were presented with trophies by former <strong>RICS</strong> President Max Crofts during<br />
a ceremony in Dubai in June.<br />
Local Assessors who contribute their time, both in the evenings, and at weekends, were thanked at the award<br />
ceremony at The Address Hotel in Dubai Marina.<br />
The awards went to:<br />
Prasanna Pushpajith - Turner Construction International - Chairman Commitment<br />
Nigel Evans - Cyril Sweett - Assessor Commitment Dubai<br />
Jayagopal Ullatil - Jacobs Gibb Ltd - Assessor Commitment Abu Dhabi<br />
Kamal Paranawithana - Halcrow - Counsellor Commitment<br />
Sangeeta Luthria, <strong>RICS</strong> MENEA Membership Manager commented on the award winners.<br />
“It is essential to recognise and reward the time and effort volunteered by counsellors and assessors, while they<br />
themselves are meeting targets and facing challenges in the face of the global crisis.”<br />
“If it wasn’t for the continued support of the active assessors, conducting interviews would be impossible. <strong>RICS</strong><br />
would like to thank all active Assessors for their continuing commitment to the APC process.”<br />
<strong>RICS</strong> is always keen to hear from local members who are interested in becoming an Assessor, if you would like<br />
to become an Assessor please contact<br />
Sangeeta Luthria<br />
<strong>RICS</strong> MENEA Membership Manager<br />
t +971 (0)4 3753074<br />
e sluthria@rics.org<br />
Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors<br />
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Active Assessors <strong>2010</strong><br />
<strong>RICS</strong> would like to thank the following assessors for their contribution to the APC process,<br />
their time, support and hardwork is invaluable in ensuring that <strong>RICS</strong> continues to develop as<br />
the voice of property professionalism worldwide.<br />
Adrian Tingey<br />
Ajantha Premarathna<br />
Alastair Garratt<br />
Alden Holden<br />
Ali Fakhri<br />
Amanda Ng<br />
Andre Swanepoel<br />
Avinash Gaikwad<br />
Aziz Karim<br />
Bandula Dassanayake Kumara<br />
Benny John<br />
Buddhika Jayatillake<br />
Campbell Abercrombie<br />
Catherine Clarke<br />
Chaminda Jayasurya<br />
Charles Blincow<br />
Chong Ven Seng<br />
Chris Morrison<br />
Claire Munro<br />
Clarke Morton Shepherd<br />
Colin Wright<br />
Colm O’Suilleabhain<br />
Corne Botha<br />
Daniel Tobin<br />
David Armstrong<br />
David Cockerton<br />
David Gray<br />
David Lee<br />
David Stapleton<br />
Deborah Castle<br />
Deep Thampan<br />
Dharmendar Pardasani<br />
Dinesh Dani<br />
Doug McGillivray<br />
Erland R Rendall<br />
Franklin Joseph<br />
Gary Richards<br />
Geoff Schmitt<br />
Geoffrey Cartwright<br />
George Abraham<br />
Gordon Alexander<br />
Graeme Macdonald<br />
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Graeme White<br />
Iain Ritchie<br />
Ian Albert<br />
Ian Simmonds<br />
Innes Campbell<br />
Jacobus Swart<br />
James Burlumi<br />
James Costello<br />
James Drysdale<br />
James Funge<br />
James Haigh<br />
James Marsh<br />
Janaka Kodithwakku<br />
Jayagopal Ullatil<br />
Jeremy Oates<br />
Jerry Johnson<br />
Jiji Kumar<br />
Jim Parker<br />
John Jones<br />
John Santiago - Miller<br />
Jonathan Brown<br />
Jonathan Hamilton<br />
Jonathan Robinson<br />
Karuppa Samy<br />
Kasi Viswanathan<br />
Kevin Niamath<br />
Lloyd Lewis<br />
Luay Azzam<br />
M.I Mohamed Farzan<br />
Manju Sri<br />
Marcus Lidster<br />
Mark Frost<br />
Martin Seward-Case<br />
Martyn Forse<br />
Matthew Shaw<br />
Mike P Ellis<br />
Mohamed Abdel Rasheed<br />
Mohamed Hassan Shafik<br />
Mohammed Arfan<br />
Murray Strang<br />
Naveen Kumar<br />
Nicholas Taylor<br />
Nigel Evans<br />
Nigel White<br />
Nizar Kamouna<br />
Noura Yassin<br />
Paul Arneill<br />
Peggy Lee<br />
Philip Wark<br />
Prasanna Puspajith<br />
Ramesh Kumar<br />
Ramesh Palikilla<br />
Richard Shaw<br />
Richard Sweetman<br />
Richard Vaughan<br />
Richard Woodward<br />
Robert Baker<br />
Ronald Hinchey<br />
Sajeeth Sidharthan<br />
Sally O Neill<br />
Sampath Raman<br />
Samuel Morris<br />
Sandeep Machivale<br />
Sandesh Pangerkar<br />
Sandie Lee<br />
Santosh Srivastava<br />
Seth Leong<br />
Shaun Crawley<br />
Shrutha Valiya Kollery<br />
Sinimol Noushad<br />
Sonny Mulenga<br />
Sophie Llewellyn<br />
Stephen Fidler<br />
Steven Batchelor<br />
Stuart Herring<br />
Thomas Power<br />
Thomas Southall<br />
Uzman Mohamed<br />
Varughese Mathew<br />
Wahid Rahmeh<br />
Wai-Yip Ling (Nick)<br />
Yusuf Kurrimboccus
Roll of Honour<br />
Session Two - 2009<br />
<strong>RICS</strong> would like to congratulate the following candidates who passed their APC assesment<br />
and attained M<strong>RICS</strong> status in Session Two 2009.<br />
Biju Mathew<br />
Christian Stirling<br />
Ciaran Costello<br />
Daniel Sheppard<br />
David Armstrong<br />
David Lynch<br />
Elliot A.F Lewis<br />
Govindaraju Rathod<br />
Hamza Betraoui<br />
Hisam Uddin<br />
Jaime Liversidge<br />
John Whetstone<br />
Koo Siew Wah<br />
Mark Cunningham<br />
Matthew Hollingworth<br />
Ming Fai Fan<br />
Nazia Berrebeh<br />
Prabhash Salinda Miriyagalla<br />
Session One - <strong>2010</strong><br />
<strong>RICS</strong> would like to congratulate the following candidates who passed their APC assesment<br />
and attained M<strong>RICS</strong> status in Session One <strong>2010</strong>.<br />
Ajibola OlufemiAlofe<br />
Ananda Perera Wickramasinghe<br />
Andrew Buchan<br />
Athem Lebbe Ahamed Nafees<br />
Binu C Ninan<br />
Brett Stanion<br />
Chong Ven Seng<br />
Christopher Thomas<br />
Christopher Waight<br />
Collins Onyango<br />
Daniel Biggs<br />
Dara Ward<br />
Eva G. Dela torre<br />
Frank Lunney<br />
J Graig Gibson<br />
James W. Fenwick<br />
Jinto Thomas Chirayath<br />
Marc Williams<br />
Martin Payne<br />
Mohammad Abdallah<br />
Pramod Singh<br />
R.A.D Dammika Kumari<br />
Raffik Rawat<br />
Rajeev Madhavan<br />
Rakesh Govindan Perumpillly<br />
Ranjith Gopalan Ramachandran<br />
Ryan Taylor Banks<br />
Sajul Mansoor Karekadavath<br />
Steven Blandford<br />
Sudheer Edamana<br />
Sudheera Asanga Widanalage<br />
Thomas Southall<br />
Vimal Shinh<br />
Vinod Mathai<br />
Woong Weng Loong<br />
Yogender Paul Gupta<br />
Mountasser Abdul Aziz<br />
Mushtak Ismail Naik<br />
Mussa Mohamed Mussa<br />
MY Mohamed Zahmy<br />
Nadeeka Chathurani Kodipply<br />
Nafeesa Begum Sayad<br />
Nandita Thrivikrama Pai<br />
Nicholas Fenech<br />
Paul Mathew<br />
Ramsay Blair<br />
Ravindhar Gopalan<br />
Sajeev Zachariah<br />
Samantha Dew<br />
Sandeep Machivale<br />
Sandesh Ganpat Pangerkar<br />
Stephen Yohanan<br />
Stuart Healey<br />
Sunganya Jerytton Johnson<br />
Talal El Khoury<br />
Vinesh Karayan Chittayil<br />
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Roll of Honour<br />
Session Two - <strong>2010</strong><br />
<strong>RICS</strong> would like to congratulate the following candidates who passed their APC assesment<br />
and attained M<strong>RICS</strong> status in Session Two <strong>2010</strong>.<br />
Abd El-Rahman Mohamed El-sayed Mossad<br />
Adam Lebbe Mohamed Ameer<br />
Ahmed Said Abd El Motaal Aly El gezery<br />
Aileen Lopez Guerzon<br />
Andrew Clive Griffiths<br />
Andrew James Mcmanus<br />
Ashvin Louis Mendoca<br />
Craig Mc Innes<br />
Duraisamy Sekar<br />
Elias Kolawole Kareem<br />
Henry Connell<br />
James Donald<br />
Jamie Kirkwood<br />
Jashim Asiz Noorudeen<br />
Jeng Yih Woo<br />
John Mcgloin<br />
Joseph Sebastian<br />
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