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.
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.
Explore our range of online training, recorded lectures and up and coming events.
IStructE UAE collaborated with ICE and CARES for a CPD session on UAE’s pioneering steel sustainability regulations at Heriot Watt University Dubai.
The IStructE UAE YMG visited four universities to introduce structural engineering and conduct hands-on Mola kit activities for engineering students.
To celebrate International Women in Engineering Day, the IStructE UAE Regional Group hosted an inspiring breakfast event filled with networking, reflection, and powerful discussions.
The IStructE President, Mohamad Khodr Al-Dah, visited GEMS Metropole School Dubai to share his experiences and promote structural engineering to Year 12 and 13 students.
Iman Abi Saab, IStructE UAE Regional Chair, joins a historic panel discussion at the 7th Women in Engineering Forum hosted by Abu Dhabi University
In this feature, we share news, updates and initiatives from the Institution's regional group network around the world. This month, we hear from regional groups in Hong Kong, Singapore and United Arab Emirates.
In this feature, we share news, updates and initiatives from the Institution's regional group network around the world. This month, regional groups from British Columbia, Devon & Cornwall, Scotland and Singapore share their updates.
In this new feature, we share news, updates and initiatives from the Institution's regional group network around the world. We begin this month with the UAE, Yorkshire and British Columbia.
Number for Members –
344 Members
Breakdown –
27 Fellow
65 Member
8 Associate
2 Incorporated-Member
161 Graduate
78 Student
1 Technician
2 Affiliate