Saudi Council of Engineers
The Saudi Council of Engineers is a professional body intended to promote the engineering profession and develop and upgrade its standards and those practicing it. It operates under the supervision of Ministry of Commerce and Investment with headquarters in Riyadh.
Overview and responsibilities
The council was established by a royal decree issued by the King [Fahd bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud] in 2002. The organization's stated responsibilities are:- Setting criteria and standards
- Professional development
- Setting license terms and conditions
- Setting rules and regulations
- Conducting examinations for obtaining professional status
Notable members
- Aseel Al-Hamad
- Fatmah Baothman