The Sri Lankan Professionals Association in the United Arab Emirates (SLPA-UAE) reached a significant milestone by officially becoming a registered Limited Liability Company (LLC) under the name Sri Lankan Professionals Association LLC-FZ (SLPA LLC-FZ) in the UAE. This transformation represents a strategic move to operate as an independent professional association in the region.
Established on May 28, 2019, with the support of the Consul General of Sri Lanka to Dubai and Northern Emirates, SLPA-UAE has been actively engaged in enhancing its performance through collective efforts. Until early 2023, SLPA-UAE operated under an Events and Finance Management firm through a Contract Agreement, facilitating various activities, including educational conferences and member social gatherings.
Recognizing the need for autonomy and independent operations, SLPA LLC-FZ was established within the Meydan Free Zone. Four members from Member Associations were appointed as Directors and Shareholders, with the Chairman of SLPA-UAE assuming the role of General Manager within the SLPA LLC-FZ. To formalize this transition and define operational procedures, a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was executed between the Board of Directors of SLPA LLC-FZ and the SLPA-UAE Executive Board (2022-2023).
This MOU was officially signed on September 3, 2023, during the 4th Annual General Meeting of SLPA-UAE at Novotel Hotel in Dubai. The signing ceremony involved key office bearers from both SLPA LLC-FZ and SLPA-UAE, marking a momentous step in the association’s journey towards greater accomplishments and collaborative success.
General Manager:
Mr. Jagath Keerthisooriya, represents Sri Lankan Quantity Surveyors – UAE (SLQS-UAE) and serves as the Chairman of SLPA-UAE, was appointed as the inaugural General Manager of SLPA LLZ-FZ
The MOU was executed by the following individuals:
Directors:
- Mr. Dhammika Gamage – Institute of Quantity Surveyors of Sri Lanka – UAE Chapter (IQSSL – UAE)
- Mr. Ajantha Premarathna – Postgraduate Institute of Management – Alumni – UAE (PIMA – UAE)
- Mr. Sudesh Sudar – Sri Lankan Hospitality Professionals Association of UAE (SLHPA – UAE)
- Mr. Duminda Dissanayake – The Association of Quantity Surveyors of the University of Moratuwa in the UAE (QSUM – UAE)
Lead Members of Member Associations:
- Mr. S P A Keerthirathana – Chairman of SLPA UAE & Lead member of Institute of Quantity Surveyors of Sri Lanka – UAE Chapter (IQSSL – UAE)
- Mr. Priyanga De Mel – Lead/Board Member, Institution of Incorporated Engineers, Sri Lanka – UAE Branch (IIESL – UAE)
- Mr. Ranil De Silva, Lead/Board Member – Postgraduate Institute of Management – Alumni – UAE (PIMA – UAE)
- Mr. Jagath Keerthisooriya – Lead/Board Member, Sri Lankan Quantity Surveyors – UAE (SLQS-UAE)
- Mr. Bandula Kodippili Arachchi – Lead/Board Member, The Association of Quantity Surveyors of the University of Moratuwa in the UAE (QSUM – UAE)
- Mr. K A C Prasad, Lead/Board Member – Sri Lankan Hospitality Professionals Association of UAE (SLHPA – UAE)
- Mr. Chamil Mendis, Lead/Board Member – Sri Lankan IT Professionals Association of UAE (SLITPA – UAE)
The exceptional support rendered by past secretaries of SLPA UAE Mr. Channa Kasthurirathna, Mr. Lalith Gallage and Mr. Renil Nalawansa and Mr. Damith Fonseka (Executive committee member) in sourcing authoritative body, instigating harmony in MOU formation is considered instrumental. These individuals played a crucial role in the execution of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between SLPA LLC-FZ and SLPA-UAE, marking a significant milestone in the association’s development and collaborative efforts.
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