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United Arab Emirates

We support our members and promote structural engineering in the United Arab Emirates.

If you live or work in the United Arab Emirates you can contact us with any questions about IStructE membership or structural engineering in the area.
 

Message from the Chair

A photograph of Calum Perey, a man with brown hair and a beard wearing a grey suit Calum Perey
Calum Perey

Calum Perey, Principal Engineer at Cundall, is the UAE Chair of the Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE) Regional Group for 2026.
UAE is a dynamic region with an international presence for bold and innovative structural engineering. The UAE group seeks to support our membership and the wider construction industry through engaging events, thoughtful education sessions and student development. With a strong focus on sustainability, digital tools and innovative engineering, helping transition structural engineering into a more life cycle conscious future. 

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Date – 20 June 2025
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Date – 1 July 2025
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Price – £9.95
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Regional focus (April 2024)

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Membership overview

Number for Members –

345 Members

Breakdown –

27 Fellow

65 Member

8 Associate

2 Incorporated-Member

162 Graduate

78 Student

1 Technician

2 Affiliate

Committee Members