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We are the Royal Institute of British Architects

Our mission is to guide and drive excellence in architecture in the region. We cover seven Gulf countries, including the United Arab Emirates, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Sultanate of Oman and Jordan.

Who we are

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.

Key events

Events happening in the Gulf and Middle East

Find out more about the various events happening in the Gulf area.

What our members say

Diba Salam, Principal Founder, Studio DS

A °ÄÃÅÍõÖÐÍõ member since her student days, Diba worked on high profile projects, such as Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, before starting her own practice. We spoke to her about her route into the profession, sustainability and how being a °ÄÃÅÍõÖÐÍõ member represents a gold standard for her practice.

Amy Lam, Founder, Alam Creative Design Studio

Based in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for the past eleven years, we spoke to Amy about her Jeddah based practice, inspirations and how °ÄÃÅÍõÖÐÍõ promotes the reputation of the architect profession internationally.

Get in touch

Be a part of the °ÄÃÅÍõÖÐÍõ Gulf WhatsApp community to receive curated °ÄÃÅÍõÖÐÍõ updates regarding upcoming Gulf events, competitions, and resources or you can email the °ÄÃÅÍõÖÐÍõ International Team.

°ÄÃÅÍõÖÐÍõ Gulf office

Address: Al Qasba Business Centre, Block F, Room 115, P. O. Box 67888, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
Phone: +971 52 784 7066

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