Mega Projects for Dubai Expo 2020 - Mega Opportunities for Health and Safety Professionals

Here it is folks - Dubai based and International developers are getting ready to start their multi-bilion mega projects here in Dubai in preparation for the Dubai Expo 2020.

Again, i do not own the copyright of the pictures appearing here but my purpose is to give you some glimpse of these never before seen but soon to be realized magnificent landmarks of the world. And with these mega construction projects, hundreds if not thousands of Health and Safety Professionals would be required from the construction up to the operation stage of these projects.

Here are some of the mega projects in the pipeline - photo courtesy of Emirates247.com:

1. Mohammad Bin Rashid (MBR) City. Comprising of four key components, the new city will focus on family tourism, retail, arts and entrepreneurship. The first component focuses on family leisure and entertainment to be set up in partnership with with Universal Studios. The second component, focusing on retail, will feature the largest shopping mall in the world, “Mall of the World - bigger than the current holder, the Dubai Mall”

2. Bluewaters Island - is set to be one of the largest tourist hotspots in the world. It will be the site of the "Dubai Eye", the world’s largest Ferris wheel.

3. The Dh7.34 billion Dubai Water Canal will connect the Business Bay with the Arabian Gulf passing through the heart of Dubai.

4. District One (@Mohammed Bin Rashid City) - it will have a 350,000 square meter water park and the largest crystal lagoon body of water in the world with seven kilometers of lagoons and man-made beaches, retail zones, leisure and sports attractions.

5. Taj Arabia - a replica of India's Taj Mahal, will be a 350-room hotel and serviced apartments and will be located in the Falcon City of Wonders in Dubailand.

So there you are - so many opportunities waiting for Health and Safety Professionals and all those who want to try their luck here in United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Be ready for Dubai and Expo 2020.

Dubai Expo Live and Expo 2020 - a Bright prospect for careers in Health and Safety

Disclaimer:
I do not own the copyright of the video but my only purpose is to share that as early as now, the different steering committee and relevant government agencies have finalized the blueprint for the Dubai Expo 2020.

Dubai Expo Live Video

For the aspiring Health and Safety Professionals, we can look forward to a promising career here in UAE as soon as these projects will be implemented soon.

As I've said, now is the time to enhance our skills, competence and qualification and for sure, we will have our own share of career progression as far as Health and Safety profession is concern.

Be ready for Dubai Expo 2020.

Health and Safety career prospects for Dubai Expo 2020

Shortly before the country celebrated its 42nd founding anniversary last December 1-2, people all over UAE, most especially here Dubai were ecstatic when it was finally announced and confirmed that the World Expo 2020 will be hosted by the country. With so much preparation and awareness campaigns initiated by the Government, and Dubai being the financial and economic hub in this part of the world - there was no doubt that Dubai is a worthy host of one if not the biggest expo in the world that we can expect.

What is world expo?

It is actually like a trade exhibition that originated in France. However, the best known ‘first’ World Expo was held in London in 1851 and it was considered as the first international exhibition of manufactured products.
From then on, the host countries used the world exposition as a platform to improve their national image. It is also a fact that this will boost tourism as well as positive economic impact. There will product innovations and showcase of technological advancements. It also facilitates cultural exchange - and for the host city, region or country – it is used as a vehicle for ‘nation branding’.

Where does ‘Safety’ come in the picture?

Just like in the early 2000 and before the economic recession in 2008, it is expected that massive projects and economic activities are coming to UAE in general and Dubai in particular. In fact, as early as this year, the Ruler of Dubai has announced and approved a number of ‘multi-billion’ infrastructure projects to rise in Dubai. Projects like the Dubai Frame (see below), Dubai Eye, etc. are now on its early project implementation phase.

This also means that a lot of manpower resources will be needed during the construction and operation stage, and in parallel more ‘safety professionals’ are also needed. Why? Because hiring Safety Professionals in every construction projects or during it operation is a minimum requirement by the government.

The Next Big Question

If there’s a need for more Safety Professionals, where do you see yourself as far your safety profession and your career is concerned? Are you ready for such great opportunities? Are you prepared to compete with other nationalities? Or do you have the necessary qualifications and competence to be hired as a Safety Professional?

I would say it’s not yet too late – in fact, this is the right time for all those who are aspiring to become Safety Professionals to chart their career in Health and Safety by attending or getting additional qualifications (e.g. NEBOSH, OSHA, OHSAS Auditor, etc). Networking with similar professions is also ideal but most of all, you have to decide first and put your heart and mind to improve yourself and become a competent safety professional.

Remember, it’s not a one sided game – if you prepare or have started now, other nationalities are also there to compete with you and some even have prepared way ahead of you. In the end, just like in expo – you need to ‘brand yourself’ and be the best of what you can be.

At the end of the day, it doesn’t matter even when you’re not in the safety profession, or whether you are the architect, the engineer, or the skilled worker – what matters is, you will have a job that can sustain you and your family back home.

Be prepared, be ready – for the World Expo 2020.

Dubai Electric and Water Authority (DEWA) Job Opportunities

Dubai Electricity & Water Authority [DEWA] is a Dubai Government controlled organisation. They provide services on Power Generation, Transmission and Water distribution all over Dubai. DEWA is conducting walk-in interview for following positions:

Master Planner
Project Manager - Electrical
Project Manager - Civil
Electrical Engineer
Civil Engineer
Mechanical Engineer
Project Manager - Computer Science
AMI Specialist
SAP Functional Consultant
Senior Engineer - IT Infrastructure
Senior Engineer - Telecommunication
Electrical Foreman
Vigilance Engineer
Assistant Engineer - DG
Senior Engineer - Substation
Senior Engineer - Protection
Senior Engineer - Data Management
Assistant Engineer - SS Inspection
Senior Engineer - Engineering
Senior Engineer - Workshop
Assistant Engineer - Workshop
Cable Reliability Analysis Engineer
Fleet Supervisor
Drilling Foreman
Assistant Engineer - Pre Survey
Senior Engineer - Power
NIS Engineer
LV System Engineer
Transformer Foreman


Venue: Al Boom Tourist Village, Rashid Hall [Near Al Garhoud Bridge]
Date: 14th December 2013 Timing: 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM [Local Time]

Professionals with relevant qualification and experience can attend the interview.

As Dubai won as the host city of World Expo 2020, DEWA will for sure be expanding its operations. So keep visiting this site for more updates.

Environment, Health and Safety Website of Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates

One of the most important things a Safety and Health Officer should know is his knowledge of the applicable local laws and regulations related to Environment, Health and Safety.

So if you're planning to apply for job here in United Arab Emirates (UAE) especially in Abu Dhabi, well here's the link of the Abu Dhabi Environmental, Health and Safety Management System.

You can click on the link below, read and download all the applicable laws, rules and regulations.

Abu Dhabi Environmental, Health and Safety Rules and Regulations

I only have one request, please share my blog link to your colleagues so they can read and download it also.

Please keep visiting and referring this site to your friends. Next posts will be for Dubai Municipality and Dubai Free zones.

They say "knowledge is power" - get that edge so that when your employer conducts the interview, you can share the knowledge you learn from here.

P.S. Answer the poll survey on the upper right side of this page.

Famous Jobsites in UAE for Health and Safety Careers

Here are the most common job sites here in UAE that posts job openings for Health and Safety Officers position. Just click each link below and type health and/or safety officer.

1. www.gulftalent.com

2. www.bayt.com

3. www.naukrigulf.com

4. www.monstergulf.com


You should try to visit the site and see or list down the necessary qualifications or minimum requirements needed to be employed as a Health and Safety Officer here in UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman or any Middles East countries.

Goodluck.

Health and Safety Summer Campaign

The 2013 Safe and Healthy Summer campaign was launched recently by Dubai Municipality through the Public Health and Safety Department. Now on its 7th year, this program is aimed to increase the awareness level of all affected workers and employers especially those directly exposed to the heat of the sun and to encourage them to implement safety precautions to avoid heat related illnesses such as Heat stress and Heat stroke. Also, the Safe and Healthy Summer campaign supports the Ministerial Order no. 688 of 2013 issued the Ministry of Labour, which mandates the mid-day break rule. This means that no worker is allowed to work under the direct exposure to the sun between 12:30 PM to 3:00 PM from June 15, 2013 to September 15, 2013. Failure to comply with such order may result to issuance of notice of violation or imposition of fines. Employers are required to provide the following at the worksite during summer: cold drinking water or other hydration drinks, provision of shelter or shed for resting, industrial ventilation in resting areas and first aid kit and first aider among other things. For its part, Dubai Municipality, distributes educational materials such as flyers, brochures, and posters related to Safe and Healthy Summer campaign including Fire Safety Awareness to all private companies and industrial premises and other government offices. They also conduct seminars and short sessions to identified stakeholders such as construction companies, Dubai Municipality Departments, Dubai Police, etc. to maximize the coverage of the said awareness campaign.