Mohammed issues law regulating engineering consultancy offices

In his capacity as the Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, issued Law No. (14) of 2025 regulating the professional practice of engineering consultancy offices in the Emirate of Dubai.

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Those found to be in violation of the law or related decisions may face fines of up to Dhs100,000, with the penalty increasing for repeat offences within the same year. Authorities may also take punitive measures such as suspending the engineering consultancy offices for up to one year, downgrading their classification, removing them from the registry, cancelling commercial licences, suspending staff, revoking certificates, removing engineers from the registry, and notifying the UAE Society of Engineers about violations.

Parties affected by fines or other measures initiated under this law may submit a written appeal within 30 days of being notified.

The competent authority's committee will decide on such cases within 30 days, and its decision will be final and binding and will be communicated within five working days.

Engineering consultancy offices and their staff must regularise their status within one year of the law taking effect, obtaining extensions where needed.

Any registrations expiring during this period may be renewed by undertaking to ensure full compliance with its provisions.