Department of Municipalities and Transport introduces professional qualification exams for engineers

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Abu Dhabi, UAE: The Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) is introducing mandatory certification exams for engineers who are registered and licensed as practicing engineers to upgrade their license to Specialist Engineers in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, effective from September 2024.

Current practicing engineers will have six months from the date their assessment becomes available to complete it and maintain their firm’s classification. Engineers aiming to become specialists must now take the exam after meeting the specific criteria for their specialty, as set out by the DMT.

The first phase of the initiative, which is designed to evaluate and elevate the quality of work within the construction industry, features five distinct exams, each focusing on a key area of expertise: architecture engineering, consultant structure engineering, contractor structure engineering, mechanical engineering, and civil engineering. The first exam will be conducted for architectural engineers, followed by other disciplines throughout the fourth quarter of the year.

The testing framework has been designed to verify the knowledge and capabilities of engineers through evaluations of their technical skills, professional practices, and administrative competencies in addition to their comprehensive understanding of Abu Dhabi's construction regulations.

“These comprehensive exams underscore our commitment to enhancing industry-wide performance in Abu Dhabi’s engineering and architectural sectors. By introducing these assessments, DMT reaffirms its dedication to promoting a sustainable future for our Emirate,” Eng. Al Harith Ahmed, Acting Director of the Classification and Occupation Division at DMT, said.

The initiative follows the launch of the Performance Evaluation and Engineering Excellence System for engineering firms across Abu Dhabi, which aims to assess engineering firms to improve quality and sustainability practices.

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About the Department of Municipalities and Transport

Established in 2019, the Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) was created by merging the Department of Urban Planning and Municipalities with the Department of Transport.

DMT’s mandate is simple: devising, delivering, and developing services that enable the entire Abu Dhabi community to realise its full potential, while strengthening the Emirate’s reputation as world-class destination to live, work, and visit. Empowered by the values of good governance, the department actively supports the Abu Dhabi government's ambition to spearhead progressive urban planning and transportation, resulting in economic growth and transformative investments across the Emirate.

From infrastructure, facilities, and transportation to pedestrian and cycling pathways, parks, schools, places of worship, and more, DMT strives to meet every resident's needs and enhance their overall quality of life.

This is achieved by providing efficient services across three regional municipalities - Abu Dhabi, Al Ain and Al Dhafra – and overseeing the ongoing development of the Emirate’s land, air, and maritime transport networks.

Driven by innovation and sustainability, the DMT aims to build smart cities, adapt to change, and sustain prosperity for future generations across the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.