Opening Submission Announcement
1 July 2024
Closing Submission
22 November 2024
Judging Ends
27 December 2024
Awards Ceremony
5 February 2025
Experts and Specialists
Industrial Companies
Engineering Start-up’s
Contractors
Project Management Companies
Project Owners
Research Centres
Students and Professors in Educational Institutes
Engineering Consultants Companies
Government and Ministries
Legal Personality
Pioneering Engineering Project |
Best Mega Project | + - |
This award is dedicated to honoring the most outstanding engineering project in any engineering field, provided that the project was implemented in the United Arab Emirates with a value exceeding 300 million AED and no more than five years have passed since its implementation.
Criteria:
1) Achieving the project’s planned objectives (quality, time, cost)
2) The project meets the highest sustainability standards (societal, economic, and environmental, etc.)
3) Using modern technologies and innovative practices in project planning, design, implementation, and management
Best Medium Project | + - |
This award is dedicated to honoring the most outstanding engineering project in any engineering field, provided that the project was implemented in the United Arab Emirates with an average value of 50 million to 300 million AED and no more than four years have passed since its implementation.
Criteria:
1) Achieving the project’s planned objectives (quality, time, cost)
2) The project meets the highest sustainability standards (societal, economic, and environmental, etc.)
3) Using modern technologies and innovative practices in project planning, design, implementation, and management
Best Small Project | + - |
This award is dedicated to honoring the most outstanding engineering project in any engineering field, provided that the project was implemented in the United Arab Emirates with a value under 50 million AED and no more than three years have passed since its implementation.
Criteria:
1) Achieving the project’s planned objectives (quality, time, cost)
2) The project meets the highest sustainability standards (societal, economic, and environmental, etc.)
3) Using modern technologies and innovative practices in project planning, design, implementation, and management
Best Engineering Consultancy Company |
This award is given to the best engineering consulting company whose primary activity is engineering design and consultancy and has its headquarters or regional office in the United Arab Emirates.
Criteria:
1) A clear strategy and vision
2) The company added value to the UAE economy, and the percentage of Emiratis in the company
3) Innovation and creativity
4) Compliance with the highest sustainability standards (societal, economic, environmental, etc.)
Best Engineering Services Company |
This award is given to the best engineering services company whose primary activities include providing engineering services such as IT services, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, asset management, maintenance services, and more, and has its headquarters or regional office in the United Arab Emirates.
Criteria:
1) A clear strategy and vision
2) The company added value to the UAE economy, and the percentage of Emiratis in the company
3) Innovation and creativity
4) Compliance with the highest sustainability standards (societal, economic, environmental, etc.)
Best Construction Company |
This award is given to the best construction company (a company or organization that has a legal entity and is subject to the standards of building regulations) whose main or regional headquarters is in the United Arab Emirates.
Criteria:
1) A clear strategy and vision
2) The company added value to the UAE economy, and the percentage of Emiratis in the company
3) Innovation and creativity
4) Compliance with the highest sustainability standards (societal, economic, environmental, etc.)
Best Industrial Company / Corporation |
This award is given to the best industrial company/corporation whose main or regional headquarters is in the United Arab Emirates.
Criteria:
1) A clear strategy and vision, and its compatibility with the strategy of the United Arab Emirates in the industrial field
2) The company added value in the UAE economy, and the percentage of Emiratis in the company
3) Innovation and creativity
4) Compliance with the highest sustainability standards (societal, economic, environmental, etc.)
Best Startup Engineering Company |
This award is given to the best startup engineering company established within the last five years and whose main or regional headquarters is in the United Arab Emirates.
Criteria:
1) A clear strategy and vision
2) The company added value to the UAE economy, and the percentage of Emiratis in the company
3) Innovation and creativity (registering innovative intellectual property rights, development of new services or products, the ability to attract financing from investors)
4) Compliance with the highest sustainability standards (societal, economic, environmental, etc.)
Best Scientific Research in Engineering Field |
This award is given to the best peer-reviewed research article published within the last five years by a team based in the country that has made the greatest impact in terms of scientific, economic, or social benefits.
Individual
Leading Personnel |
This award is given to a leading Emirati figure who has made exceptional contributions to supporting the engineering industry in the country.
Outstanding Engineer |
This award is granted to the most outstanding engineer, who must be a citizen or a resident of the country for at least 10 years.
Criteria:
1) Has a record of notable achievements in the engineering field in the country.
2) Has used innovative methods and smart techniques in their projects.
3) Has demonstrated that their work has made a significant difference and brought about positive change in the engineering field.
Rising Engineer |
This award is given to young engineers who are citizens of the country and have distinguished themselves among their peers in the field. The award recognizes their contributions to driving innovation through the design and implementation of pioneering engineering projects that have had a significant impact and outstanding performance. To be eligible for the award, the candidates must be under 35 years of age and meet the following.
Criteria:
1) Must be a UAE national.
2) Should have an excellent record of achievements in the field of engineering.
3) Should have outstanding contributions to community service in his field of specialization.
Outstanding Student |
This award aims to recognize and encourage a spirit of competition and innovation among engineering students and the new generation of engineers, and acknowledge their ability to provide innovative solutions in the engineering industry. To be eligible for the award.
Criteria:
1) Should be a student enrolled in one of the engineering colleges approved/ licensed by the Ministry of Education or recent graduates on the same year of the award.
2) Should have a record of achievements and innovative solutions in the field of their specialization and social contributions documented by the university or training entity.
3) Should be an undergraduate student (bachelor’s or higher diploma) and must submit a recommendation letter from the university.
Recognize the Best in the Engineering Field
Discover MoreCelebrating individuals or organizations with outstanding contributions to the engineering sector, both from the public and private sectors, and showcasing their achievements to a wide audience.
Build Trust and Loyalty with Clients and the Public
Discover MoreWinning the award serves as an indicator of the level and quality of work achieved by the winning companies, which helps to reinforce the confidence of customers in the brand. This recognition signifies that the winners have demonstrated exceptional excellence and have met the highest standards within their respective fields.
Influence Decision Making Outcomes
Discover MoreThe award captures the attention of decision-makers from various sectors, and it's likely that key stakeholders will select the winning companies and top project owners in the engineering sector to execute and supply their future projects.
Benchmark your Achievements
Discover MoreParticipating in the award provides an opportunity to gain insight into the strengths, weaknesses, and distinguishing features of competitors and other companies. This can be used to drive improvements and innovations toward excellence.
Connect and Network with Industry Experts
Discover MoreAll participants are invited to attend the awards ceremony, which serves as a platform to connect with experts in the engineering sector and exchange knowledge and experiences.
Benefit from Media and Marketing Coverage
Discover MoreOpportunity to gain media exposure through interviews at the award ceremony and benefit from the extensive media coverage of the event through various channels such as social media platforms, newspapers, television, and radio. Additionally, the contributions of the winners are documented in the post-show report.
Join SOE activities
Discover MoreAll applicants have the opportunity to participate in the Society of Engineers - UAE activities such as workshops, seminars, and conferences throughout the year.
Certificates and Awards
Discover MoreAll applicants will receive a certificate of participation documented by the Society of Engineers - UAE, and the winners receive the award trophy and financial prizes.
Dr. Riyadh Abdul Latif Al Muhaidib
Chairman
Dr. Abdulla Ismail Al Zarouni
Member
Shaikha Dr. Nahla Al Qassimi
Member
Dr. Rashid Al Shaali
Member
Dr. Hanan Taleb
Member
Dr. Mustafa Al Sheriani
Member
Dr. Khaled Abdul-Azim Abbas
Member
Dr. Fouad Abou Chacra
Member
Eng. Ahmed Al Ali
Member
I applied on the website for the previous edition. Could I reapply for this edition? |
Yes, it is necessary for you to submit a new application on the website, as the previous one will no longer be valid.
Are participants entitled to apply for more then one category in the current edition? |
Yes, participants can apply for more then one category.
Who are the juries and what is the criteria for their selection? |
The jury committee consists professionals and specialized academics in the engineering field. A series of meetings will take place to study the nomination files and assess the participants’ achievements in accordance with the criteria for each category to reach unanimous judgments.
Is there a fee to submit my entry ? |
All nominations are complimentary.
Which Language will be accepted ? |
We accept both Arabic and English languages.