We opened our office in the Gulf in December 2019. This was the first °ÄÃÅÍõÖÐÍõ office outside of the UK, across our four international regions. With a growing membership of over 400 members, we have hosted a number of events and seminars, including °ÄÃÅÍõÖÐÍõ and Geberit seminar series and °ÄÃÅÍõÖÐÍõ Gulf live lunch talks
A presence in the Gulf for the past 10 years, the °ÄÃÅÍõÖÐÍõ Gulf chapter is managed by our members. The chapter provides a range of activities for members and non-members, including events, discussion forums and networking opportunities.
In 2021, we signed an agreement with the American University in Dubai and the American University of Sharjah in 2022, to host joint programmes for the architectural community in the United Arab Emirates. This is in order to align with, and expand our growing international network, allowing °ÄÃÅÍõÖÐÍõ to continue to support architectural students in the UAE. In 2019, we agreed a five year memorandum of understanding with the Dubai Land Department. This agreement involves collaboration on areas including professional standards and support as well as opportunities for architects working in Dubai.
In 2024, °ÄÃÅÍõÖÐÍõ agrees a new partnership with The Society of Engineers in the UAE. This MoU will provide the vehicle for both institutes to share knowledge, expertise, memberships and offer training and development opportunities for architects and engineers, as well as establish UAE and Gulf-contextualised CPD to appeal to regional architects.
Across the region, and are the only °ÄÃÅÍõÖÐÍõ validated schools with Part 1 architecture degree programmes in the Gulf.