Sheikh Mohammed’s latest directive aims to elevate professional standards, streamline licensing, and position Dubai as a global hub for engineering excellence.
Dubai has taken another significant step toward strengthening its position as a global center for innovation and infrastructure development. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has issued a new law to regulate the professional practice of engineering consultancy offices in the emirate.
The law aims to enhance professional integrity, improve service quality, and align Dubai’s engineering consultancy sector with the highest international standards. It also seeks to attract leading global firms and encourage knowledge transfer, innovation, and sustainable development within the emirate’s thriving construction and engineering industries.
Under the new legislation, engineering consultancy offices operating in Dubai will be subject to updated licensing regulations, clearer qualification standards, and more rigorous compliance requirements. These measures are designed to ensure that all consultancy practices meet strict professional and ethical benchmarks, reflecting Dubai’s long-term vision of excellence, transparency, and accountability across all economic sectors.
The new framework is expected to streamline processes for both local and international firms, providing a more transparent, efficient, and competitive environment for engineering consultancy operations. It will also facilitate collaboration between Emirati and foreign experts, supporting Dubai’s ambitious urban and infrastructure projects that continue to shape the city’s global reputation for innovation and modernity.
The move aligns with the UAE’s broader economic diversification strategy and Sheikh Mohammed’s vision to make Dubai a world-class destination for investment and professional expertise. By modernizing regulatory frameworks, the emirate is reinforcing its commitment to sustainable growth and international best practices — ensuring that the engineering consultancy sector continues to drive Dubai’s transformation into a model of urban development and architectural excellence.
With this law, Dubai not only strengthens its regulatory foundation but also signals its readiness to welcome the next generation of global engineering talent and consultancy expertise — setting a new benchmark for professional excellence across the Middle East and beyond.
