An engineer’s license in the United Arab Emirates is required for professionals working in the fields of construction, design, architecture, engineering systems and technical consulting. It confirms the professional qualifications of the specialist and gives the right to legally perform engineering work in accordance with the norms and standards of the UAE.

Obtaining a license is regulated at the level of the emirates and specialized bodies. In most cases, an engineer must be registered with the Society of Engineers – UAE, as well as be approved by the municipality of the relevant emirate, for example, Dubai Municipality or Abu Dhabi Municipality. To do this, you must have a specialized higher education, a legalized diploma and confirmed work experience in the specialty https://sorp.ae/en/license-engineering/

The licensing process includes submitting documents, checking qualifications and, if necessary, passing a professional assessment or interview. The license is usually issued for a period of one year and is subject to annual renewal. Having an engineering license opens up the opportunity to officially work in engineering companies, participate in large projects, and open your own practice or consulting company in the UAE.