Foundation & Development

Foundation and Development

UAE Society of Engineers was formally organized on April 03, 1979 by the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs - Ministerial Decree No. 331 1979 –granting the registration of “UAE Society of Engineers”.  

The foundation of UAE Society of Engineers had started in the midst of the economic growth in the UAE. The founders had witnessed an exceptional development in the construction industry and the continuous increase of engineers working in all the engineering fields. The founders became aware of their great responsibility to be a part of this growth and to form a professional association which will include all the engineers working in the UAE.

The founders started to analyze the best concepts and means to form a strong and effective engineering association in the UAE by taking in consideration the experience of the other engineering associations in the GCC countries. The founders formulate a provisional administrative committee who prepares the articles of the engineering association and follow up the registration in the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs.

Thereafter, the Minister of Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs issued the Ministerial Decree No. 33 1979 approving the registration of UAE Society of Engineers.

UAE Society of Engineers joined International Engineering Associations:

• Federation of Arab Engineers (1984) 
• World Federation of Engineering Organization (1985)
• Gulf Engineering Union (1986)

UAE Society of Engineers became the representative of the United Arab Emirates in the international meetings and assemblies of the Federation of Arab Engineers and World Federation of Engineering Organization.

UAE Society of Engineers collaborates with all the GCC Engineering Associations in creating the Gulf Engineering Union which is conducted annually to enhance the role of the engineers and their profession in the Gulf region.

UAE Society of Engineers supported Ministry of Public Works and Housing in the issuance of Ministerial Decree No.245/7 of 1983 regarding the Rehabilitation of Local Engineering Consultant Offices to comprehend the following:

• Developing the engineering expertise and experience of the local engineers.
• Formation of codes of practice for the progress of local engineers’ skills and ability for planning and executing the future of UAE.
• Reserve, develop and promote the local resources.

UAE Society of Engineers collaborates with Ministry of Public Works and General Secretariat of Municipalities in preparing the rules and regulations for practicing the engineering profession in the UAE.

UAE Society of Engineers received the following awards:

• Sharjah Charity Awards 2003 - for the distinctive efforts and various participations in different voluntary works in the UAE. 
• Recognition of ISO 9001 as the first engineering association acquired the ISO certification in 2004.
• Letter of Gratitude from H.E. Mattar Humaid Al Tayer, Minister – Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs (1997 – 1999) for its distinctive participation in voluntary works and outstanding service to the community of UAE.

UAE Society of Engineers participated in the issuance of the regulations in Practicing of Engineering Consultancy work in Dubai, Sharjah and Ajman Municipalities.

UAE Society of Engineers signed Memorandum of Understanding and collaborates with UAE University, American University of Sharjah, Abu Dhabi Municipality, Dubai Municipality and Al Ain Municipality.

UAE Society of Engineers prepared and set a system for the technical examining of the engineers who supervise and manage the projects related to Abu Dhabi Municipality.

UAE Society of Engineers prepared the “Agreement for the Provision of Consultancy Engineering Services”.

UAE Society of Engineers is conducting scientific forums, conferences, exhibitions, seminars, and training courses that will benefit the engineers and all the attendees.

UAE Society of Engineers is distributing and publishing materials related to engineering filed.

• World of Engineering magazine
•  Consultant Offices Directory
•  Building & Construction Directory
•  Gulf Engineering Consultant Offices Data Base

UAE Society of Engineers established Training and Development Centre to strive to develop the professional abilities of all engineers in both government and private sectors. Society offers 44 Engineering Courses, 11 IT Courses and 64 Technical and Management Courses.

UAE Society of Engineers is internationally acclaimed Registered Education Provider of PMI (Project Management Institute) and Authorized Test Centers for:

•  Pearson VUE (GMAT & CIA)
•  ICDL - International Computer Driving License
•  Adobe

UAE Society of Engineers also established Arbitration Center as society witnessed a remarkable progress in the economic, commercial and engineering construction in UAE, which sometimes inevitably leads to claims and disputes of two legally bind parties and offers consultations to solve disputes whether for the best or by the separation.

The Employment Center has been established to provide employment and job opportunities to all its members to have a position in the government and private sectors.

The membership in UAE Society of Engineers is still continuing to increase its members and now reach to 23,000 and still expected to grow in the coming years.