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There are over 150 ICE members living and working across Bahrain. Our members work on a huge range of projects across the country.
At the heart of everything we do in the Bahrain is the volunteer-led, ICE Bahrain Local Committee. It invites ICE members to exchange knowledge and ideas, visit interesting engineering sites and to attend social events. It also works to raise the profile of ICE and civil engineering in the country.
ICE also has a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Bahrain Society of Engineers (SoE) which enables members of either organisation to attend meetings, conferences and use library facilities at members' rates.
The joint group arranges learned events, site visits and social events for ICE members based in Bahrain. This gives members the chance to meet other engineers, share knowledge and network.
Interested in getting involved?
We're always looking for new committee members. If you have a few hours to spare we would be pleased to have you on board. Please contact the regional representative, Udhayakumar Vijayaraju for more information.
Committee members
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Udhayakumar Vijayaraju | Chair |
| Reem Alotaibi | Committee Member |
| Mohsin Raza | Committee member |
| Husain Muradi | Committee member |
| Abideen Adekunle Ganiyu | Committee member |
- Foster and promote the art and science of civil engineering
- Enhance and broaden the knowledge and perspective of students at the University of Bahrain by giving them international civil engineering exposure
- Be a platform for all civil engineering students to develop their abilities and share their knowledge
- Foster good relations with allied institutions, organizations and learned societies
- Organise seminars, workshops, visits and inter-university competitions regarding civil engineering projects
The ICE Student Chapter at the University of Bahrain organises interesting events for civil engineering students. The aim of the group is to:
For more information or to get involved please contact [email protected].
Group members
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Dr Nuha Jamal Mohamed Al-Zayani | Faculty Advisor |
| Sadiq Jaafar Ayoob | President |
| Abdulla Mohammed Yousef | Vice President |
| Zahraa Ali Ahmed | Director of Media |
| Aaya Ali Ebrahim | Director of Membership Affairs |
| Ali Hussain Ali | Director of Public Relations |
| S. Mohammed Al-Saffar | Director of Organisation |
| Shahad Habeel Salman | Secretary |
| Maryam Abdulmajeed Al-Hendi | Treasurer |
- Organise university-level workshops, conferences and seminars
- Establish campus drives for internships and jobs
- Develop student administrative, alliance and time-management aptitudes
- Swap knowledge and help students get adroit advice from civil engineering professionals
- Give opportunities to students to express their ideas and form student networks to share knowledge.
The ICE Student Chapter at the Applied Science University (ASU) organises interesting events for civil engineering students. The chapter aims to:
For more information or to get involved please contact [email protected].
Group members
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Hamdy Mohamed | Faculty Advisor |
| Ahmed Alshaika | President |
| Jumana Altaweel | Vice President |
| Mohamed Alajab | Secretary |
| Sarah Alhooti | Treasurer |
| Hawra Almanami | Head of media |
Udhayakumar Vijayaraju
Regional Representative
Udhayakumar currently works as a Senior Project Manager for the Bahrain Marina Development Company, delivering the strategic Bahrain Marina Development Project.
He is a Chartered Engineer (CEng),a Fellow of the Institution (FICE), and a Fellow of Institution of Engineer India (FIE) with over two decades of extensive experience in project management, design, construction, and value engineering of notable projects across the Middle East and India.
He is already supporting ICE's mission by serving as an ICE Reviewer and Mentor, demonstrating his deep commitment to the next generation of engineers.
If you have a query and your region is not represented above, please contact us at [email protected].
There are around 200 ICE members living in Egypt and working on a range of projects across the country.
If you'd like to get involved with ICE activities in Egypt, or find out how you can work towards a professional qualification, you should get in touch with our local volunteer representative, Dr Ghada El-Mahdy FICE. She arranges technical events, visits to ongoing engineering projects and helps to increase the profile of civil engineering throughout the country.
ICE also has a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Egyptian Society of Civil Engineers (ESCE) which enables members of either organisation to attend meetings, conferences and use library facilities at members' rates.
- To organize university-level workshops, conferences, and seminars
- Establish campus drives for internships and jobs
- Develop student administrative, alliance and time-management aptitudes
- Swap knowledge and help students get adroit advice from civil engineering professionals
- Give opportunities to students to express their ideas and form student networks to share knowledge
The ICE Student Chapter at Arab Academy for Science and Technology and Maritime Transport (AASTMT) organises interesting events for civil engineering students.
The chapter aims to:
For more information or to get involved please contact [email protected].
Group members
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Dr Mohamed Abdellshakoor | Faculty Advisor |
| Abram Shahat Youssef Gerges | President |
| Mohamed Abdo Oraby | Vice President |
| Shady Magdy | Secretary |
| Ahmed Abdelfatah Fakri | Treasurer |
- Help students develop professionally by organising seminars with corporate and engineering professionals
- Organise technical competitions
- Give students opportunities to express their ideas
- Organise campus drives for internships and jobs
- Allow students to form student networks to share knowledge
- Build relationships with allied institutions, organisations and learned societies
The ICE Student Chapter at Beni Suef University organises interesting events for civil engineering students.
The group aims to:
For more information or to get involved please contact [email protected].
Group members
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Dr Nasser Zakey | Faculty Advisor |
- Help students develop professionally by organising seminars with corporate and engineering professionals
- Organise technical competitions
- Give students opportunities to express their ideas
- Organise campus drives for internships and jobs
- Allow students to form student networks to share knowledge
- Build relationships with allied institutions, organisations and learned societies
The ICE Student Chapter at the British University in Egypt organises interesting events for civil engineering students.
The group aims to:
For more information or to get involved please contact [email protected].
Group members
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Dr Ghada El-Mahdy | Faculty Advisor |
- Help students develop professionally by organising seminars with corporate and engineering professionals
- Organise technical competitions
- Give students opportunities to express their ideas
- Organise campus drives for internships and jobs
- Allow students to form student networks to share knowledge
- Build relationships with allied institutions, organisations and learned societies
The ICE Student Chapter at Mansoura University organises interesting events for civil engineering students.
The group aims to:
For more information or to get involved please contact [email protected].
Group members
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Dr Sherif El-Badawy | Faculty Advisor |
- Help students develop professionally by organising seminars with corporate and engineering professionals
- Organise technical competitions
- Give students opportunities to express their ideas
- Organise campus drives for internships and jobs
- Allow students to form student networks to share knowledge
- Build relationships with allied institutions, organisations and learned societies
The ICE Student Chapter at MUST University organises interesting events for civil engineering students.
The group aims to:
For more information or to get involved please contact [email protected].
Group members
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Dr Ramy Abd-Hamid | Faculty Advisor |
- Help students develop professionally by organising seminars with corporate and engineering professionals
- Organise technical competitions
- Give students opportunities to express their ideas
- Organise campus drives for internships and jobs
- Allow students to form student networks to share knowledge
- Build relationships with allied institutions, organisations and learned societies
The ICE Student Chapter at Sohag University organises interesting events for civil engineering students.
The group aims to:
For more information or to get involved please contact [email protected].
Group members
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Dr Talaat Ali | Faculty Advisor |
Dr Ghada El-Mahdy
Regional Representative
Prof. Ghada El-Mahdy is a professor of structural engineering at the British University in Egypt (BUE). Prof. El-Mahdy started her professional career as a structural engineer at Arab Consulting Engineers (Moharram-Bakhoum). In 1990 she went to Canada to study at the University of Windsor, Windsor, Ontario where she received her MSc and PhD degrees in structural stability.
In 1997 she returned to Egypt and worked as a senior structural engineer in Arab Consulting Engineers until she was appointed as a Researcher at the Housing and Building National Research Center (HBRC) in the Structures and Metallic Construction Research Institute in 2002.
At HBRC she served as a member of the code committee for the Egyptian Code of Practice for the Planning, Design, and Construction of Bridges and Elevated Intersections – Part 6 (Steel Bridges), and an associate editor for the HBRC journal, as well as the editor for the Design Aids for Steel Structures (Allowable Stress Design). She received her Chartered Engineer status from the Institution of Civil Engineers ICE in the UK in 2021 and is a registered chartered engineer and fellow in the Engineering Council in the UK.
If you have a query and your region is not represented above, please contact us at [email protected].
There are approximately 25 ICE members living and working in Kuwait. Our members work on a broad range of projects across the country.
The ICE has an Agreement of Cooperation with the Kuwait Society of Engineers (KSE) which enables members of either organisation to attend meetings, conferences and use library facilities at members’ rates.
- Foster and promote the art and science of civil engineering
- Enhance and broaden the knowledge and perspective of students at Kuwait University – College of Engineering and Petroleum by giving them international civil engineering exposure
- Be a platform for all civil engineering students to develop their abilities and share their knowledge
- Foster good relations with allied institutions, organisations and learned societies
- Organise seminars, workshops, visits and inter-university competitions regarding civil engineering projects
The ICE Student Chapter at Kuwait University – College of Engineering and Petroleum organises interesting events for civil engineering students. The aim of the group is to:
For more information or to get involved please contact [email protected].
Group members
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Dr Duaij Alrukaib | Faculty Advisor |
| Retaj Alotaibi | President |
| Abdulaziz Alatel | Vice President |
| Aljazi Albasman | Secretary |
| Mohammed Alharbi | Treasurer |
Dr Umair Farooq
Regional Representative
Umair is a prominent leader in the field of civil engineering, currently serving as the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) Country Representative for Kuwait. With a solid academic and professional background, Umair brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to his role, promoting the growth and development of civil engineering practices within Kuwait.
Umair holds a First-Class Honours Degree and a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering both from The University of Manchester, UK, is a chartered civil engineer and a Fellow of the ICE.
In his capacity as the ICE Country Representative, Umair plays an important role in promoting the ICE's mission to support and represent civil engineers globally. He is instrumental in facilitating professional development opportunities, enhancing industry standards, and strengthening the network of civil engineers in Kuwait.
Umair’s professional journey is marked by significant contributions to major infrastructure projects across the Middle East and the UK. His leadership and technical acumen have been critical in delivering complex engineering challenges, driving progress and sustainability in the built environment.
Beyond his professional achievements, Umair is passionate about mentoring the next generation of engineers. He actively engages with academic institutions and professional bodies to inspire and guide young engineers towards successful careers in civil engineering.
With a commitment to excellence and a vision for sustainable development, Umair continues to make a lasting impact on the civil engineering landscape in Kuwait and beyond.
If you have a query and your region is not represented above, please contact us at [email protected].
There are over 500 ICE members living and working in Oman. Our members work on a broad range of projects across the country.
At the heart of everything we do in Oman is the volunteer-led, Oman local committee.
The local committee is made up of members of all levels including Fellows, Members & Graduates. They invite ICE members to exchange knowledge and ideas, visit interesting engineering sites and to attend social events. They also work to raise the profile of ICE and civil engineering in the country.
There's also an ICE graduate and student group that supports members who are working towards professional qualification.
ICE also has an Agreement of Cooperation with the Oman Society of Engineers (OSE) which enables members of either organisation to attend meetings, conferences and use library facilities at members' rates.
The Oman Local Committee arranges events, visits to ongoing engineering projects and social events for ICE members based in the country. This gives members the chance to meet other engineers, share knowledge and network.
Interested in getting involved?
We're always looking for new committee members. If you have a few hours to spare we would be pleased to have you on board. Please contact Professor Khalifa Al Jabri for more information.
Committee members
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Professor Khalifa Al-Jabri | Country Representative |
| Muktar Bature (CEng FICE CPEng FIEAust SCE) | Industrial Adviser |
| Sadiq Al Muscati (PhD CEng FICE FIET CMgr FCMI) | ICE Oman Committee Member |
| Barry White (CEng MICE) | ICE Oman Advisor |
| Subbaraman. R(Raman) (CEng FCIHT FIHE MICE) | Professional Development Advisor |
| Zainab Alhimdani (GMICE) | Event Manager |
| Tariq Umar (CEng MICE) | Observer |
| Azhar Al-Qaissi | ICE Oman Advisor |
| Hussam Al Balushi, MSC, CEng MICE Int PE (UK), PMP, CMEngNZ | Coordinator |
Other members: Dr Kiran Kumar Poloju, Dr Siham Farrag, Akhilesh Balakrishnan. Abdullahi Bature, Ahmed Said Abdullah Al Hinai | |
- Foster and promote the art and science of civil engineering.
- Enhance and broaden the knowledge and perspective of students at The University of Khartoum by giving them international Civil Engineering exposure.
- Be a platform for all Civil Engineering students to develop their abilities and share their knowledge.
- Foster good relations with allied institutions, organizations and learned societies.
- Organise seminars, workshops, visits and inter-universities competitions regarding Civil Engineering Projects.
For more information or to get involved please contact [email protected].
Group members
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Dr Ram Kishore Manchiryal | Head of Civil Engineering |
| Dr Siham Farrag PhD, FHEA | Faculty Advisor |
| Reem Ali Khalfan Al Ubaidi | President |
| Al Mayazin Abdallah Rabia Al Matrooshi | Vice President |
| Almonther Maher Ahmed Altiti | Secretary |
| Maryam Salim Abdullah Salim Al Kendi | Treasurer |
- Organise university-level workshops, conferences and seminars.
- Establish campus drives for internships and jobs.
- Develop student administrative, alliance and time-management aptitudes.
- Swap knowledge and help students get adroit advice from civil engineering professionals.
- Give opportunities to students to express their ideas and form student networks to share knowledge.
The ICE Student Chapter at Sultan Qaboos University organises interesting events for civil engineering students.
The chapter aims to:
For more information or to get involved please contact [email protected].
Group members
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Dr Aliya Al-Hashim | Faculty Advisor |
| Anwar Nasser Khalifan Al Harrasi | President |
| Safa Sulaiyam Khalifan Al Harrasi | Vice President |
| Nabras Khamis Salim Al Mashrafi | Secretary |
| Ahmed Majid Abdullah Al Kindi | Treasurer |
Professor Khalifa Al-Jabri
Regional Representative
If you have a query and your region is not represented above, please contact us at [email protected].
There are over 200 ICE members living and working in Qatar. Our members work on a huge range of projects across the country.
The Regional Support Team works to further the objectives of the Institution and to serve our members' interests in Qatar. We offer membership advice, and help run a huge range of events and training opportunities to support ICE members in the region.
By joining our LinkedIn group, you will have access to discussions, presentations, invitations to events held by ICE and its industry partners, industry viewpoints, helpful information and links for IPD and much more.
ICE Committee Qatar arranges events, visits to ongoing engineering projects and social events for ICE members based in the Qatar. This gives members the chance to meet other engineers, share knowledge and network.
Interested in getting involved?
We're always looking for new committee members. If you have a few hours to spare we would be pleased to have you on board. Please contact Lavinia Melilla for more information.
Committee members
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Dr Lavinia Melilla | Country Representative |
| Dr Khaled Alnaas FICE | Chair & Policy Lead |
| Anbalagan Chelliah | Communication Lead |
| Ayman Nadim | Treasurer |
| Syed Rooman Bukhari | Secretary |
| Waled Rabie | Knowledge & Professionalism Lead |
| Ali Kara | Membership & Qualification Lead |
| Lotfy Abdelkader | Speakers & Site Contact |
| Saad Salman | Dep Knowledge Lead |
| Ayman Mashali | SCEs, DEs, Mentors & Sponsors |
| Ahmad Malkieh | Development Lead |
| Rafik Abdulrazzak | Graduate & Student Representative |
- To organise university-level workshops, conferences, and seminars
- Establish campus drives for internships and jobs
- Develop student administrative, alliance and time-management aptitudes
- Swap knowledge and help students get adroit advice from civil engineering professionals
- Give opportunities to students to express their ideas and form student networks to share knowledge
The ICE Student Chapter at Oryx Universal College in Partnership with Liverpool John Moores University organises interesting events for civil engineering students.
The chapter aims to:
For more information or to get involved please contact [email protected].
Group members
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Dilba Rayaru Kandiyil | Faculty Advisor |
| Maher Al-Fahoum | President |
| Fahed Kahtan Almuhini | Vice President |
| Ivan Joseph C Oabel | Secretary |
| Abdelkhalek Mahmoud Ahmed Abdullah Gharib | Treasurer |
- Enhance and broaden the knowledge and perspective of students at University of Doha for Science & Technology by giving them international Civil Engineering exposure.
- Serve as a platform for all Civil Engineering students to develop their abilities and share their knowledge.
- Foster good relations with allied institutions, organisations and learned societies.
- Organise seminars, workshops, visits and inter-universities competitions regarding Civil Engineering Projects
The ICE Student Chapter at University of Doha for Science & Technology organises interesting events for civil engineering students.
The chapter aims to:
For more information or to get involved please contact [email protected].
Group members
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Dr Ramez Al-Mansob | Faculty Advisor |
| Yyah Adriana Saguinsin | President |
| Mohammed Yousef Al-Hammadi | Vice President |
| Goudy Ahmed | Secretary |
| Abdelgafar Omer | Treasurer |
Dr Lavinia Melilla
Regional Representative
Dr. Lavinia Melilla CEng FICE is an accomplished civil and hydraulic engineer with over 21 years of experience. She holds a PhD in Hydraulic Engineering from La Sapienza University in Rome and is a Chartered Fellow of the UK Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE). Dr. Melilla is currently a Program Director and technical leader in Qatar, specializing in ports, marine, and water projects. Her expertise spans complex project management, business development, and engineering leadership across multiple sectors including transportation, infrastructure, and construction.
Throughout her career, Dr. Melilla has led high-profile projects globally, including roles as Project Director at Stantec in Qatar, Business Development Director at Arcadis, and Global Head of Ports, Marine, and Water at Bechtel. Her portfolio includes major projects such as Hamad Port, Lusail Towers, and Gatwick Airport's £0.8bn CAPEX project. Additionally, she has contributed to significant infrastructure initiatives in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.
Dr. Melilla is a recognised thought leader and technical expert, having authored numerous publications on hydraulic engineering and project management. She also actively mentors chartership and fellowship candidates through the ICE and serves as a paper reviewer for international journals.
She is the ICE Representative for Qatar from 1 October 2024.
If you have a query and your region is not represented above, please contact us at [email protected].
There are almost 300 ICE members living and working in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). Our members work on a huge range of projects across the country.
At the heart of everything we do in KSA is the volunteer-led, KSA local committee.
The local committee is made up members of all levels including Fellows, Members & Graduates. They invite ICE members to exchange knowledge and ideas, visit interesting engineering sites and to attend social events. They also work to raise the profile of ICE and civil engineering in the country.
There's also an ICE graduate and student group that supports members who are working towards professional qualification.
The Saudi Arabia Local Committee arranges events, visits to ongoing engineering projects and social events for ICE members based in the country. This gives members the chance to meet other engineers, share knowledge and network.
Interested in getting involved?
We're always looking for new committee members. If you have a few hours to spare we would be pleased to have you on board. Please contact Dr. Paul J McKeown B’Eng (Hons) FICE for more information.
Committee members
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Dr. Paul J McKeown | Chair (Regional Member) |
| Fahad Al Jubair | Vice Chair |
| Donal McKeever | Honorary Treasurer |
| Nicholas Rees | Honorary Secretary |
| Muhammad Talha | Early Careers Network Chair |
| Paul Choularton | Publicity & Communication |
| Mir Laghari | Publicity & Communication |
| Zaid Darwash | Member (Eastern Region) |
| Badr Al Jubair | Assistant Early Careers Network Chair |
| Wael Al Tayeb | Member (Assistant Early Careers Network Chair) |
- Foster and promote the art and science of civil engineering.
- Enhance and broaden the knowledge and perspective of students at King Abdulaziz University at Rabigh by giving them international civil engineering exposure.
- Be a platform for all civil engineering students to develop their abilities and share their knowledge.
- Foster good relations with allied institutions, organizations and learned societies.
- Organise seminars, workshops, visits and inter-universities competitions regarding Civil Engineering Projects.
The ICE Student Chapter at King Abdulaziz University at Rabigh organises interesting events for civil engineering students. The aim of the group is to:
For more information or to get involved please contact [email protected].
Group members
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Ali Alkaff | President |
| Mohammad Almadani | Faculty Advisor |
- Foster and promote the art and science of civil engineering.
- Enhance and broaden the knowledge and perspective of students at Taibah University by giving them international civil engineering exposure.
- Be a platform for all civil engineering students to develop their abilities and share their knowledge.
- Foster good relations with allied institutions, organizations and learned societies.
- Organise seminars, workshops, visits and inter-universities competitions regarding Civil Engineering Projects.
The ICE Student Chapter at Tabiah University organises interesting events for civil engineering students. The aim of the group is to:
For more information or to get involved please contact [email protected].
Group members
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Sultan K. Salamah | Faculty Advisor |
| Waleed Alzhrani | President |
| Aseel Aloufi | Vice President |
| Mohammed Aldakhil | Secretary |
| Asim Alzahrani | Treasurer |
If you have a query and your region is not represented above, please contact us at [email protected].
There are over 800 ICE members living and working across the UAE. Our members work on a huge range of projects across the country.
At the heart of everything we do in the UAE is the volunteer-led, UAE Local Association.
The local association is made up of sub-committees for Dubai and Abu Dhabi. It invites ICE members to exchange knowledge and ideas, visit interesting engineering sites and to attend social events. It also works to raise the profile of ICE and civil engineering in the country.
There's also an ICE graduate and student group that supports members who are working towards professional qualification.
ICE also has an Agreement of Cooperation with the UAE Society of Engineers (SoE) which enables members of either organisation to attend meetings, conferences and use library facilities at members' rates.
Working with the ICE UAE Branch will help place your company in the minds of the key decision makers, and raise the profile of civil engineering across the GCC.
The ICE UAE Branch was formed in the 1960's, and like the parent organisation, it strives to promote and progress the civil engineering profession across the Emirates by:
- Qualifying professionals engaged in civil engineering
- Ensuring the highest standards within the industry are met
- Facilitating the exchange of Knowledge and Best Practice
- Promoting the profession's contribution to society
In 2012, ICE UAE became a registered legal entity and further cemented its standing in the UAE by entering into a Memorandum of Understanding with the UAE Society of Engineers.
Becoming an ICE sponsor in the UAE demonstrates your companys':
- Support of the ICE's aim's and objectives and its importance for the industry.
- Commitment to professional qualifications, high standards within the industry and the pursuit of excellence.
- Profile as an industry leader among ICE's local partner organisations e.g. RTA.
- Commitment to hiring the best Talent in the industry.
- Wide exposure within the market and profession (MICE, FICE).
- Commitment to continuous learning and development via CPD and the professional development of staff.
Sponsor Benefits are extensive and include a wide variety of recognition, brand awareness and participation across a range of events and platforms including but not limited to:
- Annual Gala Dinner
- Annual Gala Party
- Learned Events
- Graduate & Student Events
- Emerging Engineers Award
- Middle East Lecture Tour
- Brunel Lectures
- Fellows Forums
- Universities programme
- Schools Programme
- ICE UAE Linked In
- ICE UAE quarterly Newsletter
- ICE UAE Office branding
- Media Communications
Meet our sponsors
Find out more about some of the companies we're currently working with.
AtkinsRéalis
AtkinsRéalis is a world-leading professional services and project management company dedicated to engineering a better future for our planet and its people.
CARES
CARES is the leading independent international certification body for reinforcing steel products. Our mission is to deliver confidence in the performance, provenance, and quality of safety-critical reinforcement products entering the construction supply chain.
Maccaferri
Maccaferri offers solutions at a global level for a wide range of civil, geotechnical and environmental engineering applications, from coastal protection to reinforced soil structures and from rockfall mitigation to tunneling systems.
Want to become a UAE Sponsor?
If you'd like to know more about partnering with ICE United Arab Emirates, or have any questions about our sponsorship packages, please contact Melanie Hill:
t: +44 (0)7828 942542
The joint group arranges events, visits to ongoing engineering projects and social events for ICE members based in the UAE. This gives members the chance to meet other engineers, share knowledge and network.
Interested in getting involved?
We're always looking for new committee members. If you have a few hours to spare we would be pleased to have you on board. Please contact Jorge Linares for more information.
Committee members
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Steven Yule | Country Representative |
| Craig Thackray | Chair |
| Tarig Hamza | Honorary Secretary, Learned Events and ICE-UAE Societies Coordination |
| Robert Burns | Honorary Treasurer |
| Ravi Uppar | Social Events |
| Ghanim Kashwani | ICE-UAE Societies Coordination and Learned Events |
| Anuj Vats | Committee Member |
| Naji Berri | Communications |
| Priscilla Joseph | Early Careers Network Events Chair |
| Philip Todd | Fellows Events |
| Hussein Saqfelhait | Fellows Events |
| Jorge Linares | Member |
| Arya Ambujakshan | Committee Member |
| Professor Dr Sabih Khisaf | Regional ICE Council Member for MEA (ICE Elected) and UAE Committee Member |
| Mark Jamieson | MENA ICE Chair (ICE Elected) |
| Dr Getachew Betru | Committee member |
| Susanne Hassani | Committee member |
| Rippendeep Kaur Sra | ICE Training |
- Foster and promote the art and science of civil engineering
- Enhance and broaden the knowledge and perspective of students at the American University of Sharjah by giving them international civil engineering exposure
- Be a platform for all civil engineering students to develop their abilities and share their knowledge
- Foster good relations with allied institutions, organizations and learned societies
- Organise seminars, workshops, visits and inter-university competitions regarding civil engineering projects
The ICE Student Chapter at the American University of Sharjah organises interesting events for civil engineering students. The aim of the group is to:
For more information or to get involved please contact [email protected].
Group members
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Yousef Qariab | President |
| Ali Abdelrasoul | Vice President |
| Yohana Alisy | Executive Assistant |
| Ammar Alomar | Treasurer |
| Nour Helal Yousifi | Public Relations |
| Muhammad Arsalan | Media Coordinator |
| Hisham Ismail | Activities Coordinator |
- Foster and promote the art and science of civil engineering
- Enhance and broaden the knowledge and perspective of students at the Amity University Dubai by giving them international civil engineering exposure
- Be a platform for all civil engineering students to develop their abilities and share their knowledge
- Foster good relations with allied institutions, organizations and learned societies
- Organise seminars, workshops, visits and inter-university competitions regarding civil engineering projects
The ICE Student Chapter at the Amity University Dubai organises interesting events for civil engineering students. The aim of the group is to:
For more information or to get involved please contact [email protected].
Group members
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Jhanvi Sunil | President |
| Vidya P Mohanan | Faculty Advisor |
- Foster and promote the art and science of civil engineering
- Enhance and broaden the knowledge and perspective of students at the Heriot Watt University Dubai Campus Branch by giving them international civil engineering exposure
- Be a platform for all civil engineering students to develop their abilities and share their knowledge
- Foster good relations with allied institutions, organizations and learned societies
- Organise seminars, workshops, visits and inter-university competitions regarding civil engineering projects
The ICE Student Chapter at the Heriot Watt University Dubai Campus Branch organises interesting events for civil engineering students. The aim of the group is to:
You can also download our student chapter constitution.
For more information or to get involved please contact [email protected].
Group members
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Betina San Juan | President |
| Julius Fidel Oroña | Vice President |
| Saynab Abdullahi | Secretary |
| Michael George | Events Coordinator |
| Diya Abhilash | Membership Coordinator |
| Saanvi Sujeesh | Treasurer |
- To organize university-level workshops, conferences, and seminars
- Establish campus drives for internships and jobs
- Develop student administrative, alliance and time-management aptitudes
- Swap knowledge and help students get adroit advice from civil engineering professionals
- Give opportunities to students to express their ideas and form student networks to share knowledge
The ICE Student Chapter at Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT) organises interesting events for civil engineering students.
The chapter aims to:
For more information or to get involved please contact [email protected].
Group members
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Dr Sokrates Ioannou | Faculty Advisor |
| Mohamed Taher Husain Omar Alhashmi | President |
| Hasan Mohamed Salem Almesabi Alharthi | Vice President |
| Nasser Qais Taha Hasan Alsaeedi | Secretary |
| Abdulla Saleh Abdulla Alsuwaider Alwahedi | Treasurer |
- Foster and promote the art and science of civil engineering
- Enhance and broaden the knowledge and perspective of students at the Manipal University Dubai by giving them international civil engineering exposure
- Be a platform for all civil engineering students to develop their abilities and share their knowledge
- Foster good relations with allied institutions, organizations and learned societies
- Organise seminars, workshops, visits and inter-university competitions regarding civil engineering projects
The ICE Student Chapter at the Manipal University Dubai organises interesting events for civil engineering students. The aim of the group is to:
You can also download our student chapter constitution.
For more information or to get involved please contact [email protected].
Group members
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Mohammed Muqeet Rabbani | President |
| Professor Prachee Gupta | Faculty Advisor |
- Foster and promote the art and science of civil engineering
- Enhance and broaden the knowledge and perspective of students at the University of Bolton Ras al-Khaimah by giving them international civil engineering exposure
- Be a platform for all civil engineering students to develop their abilities and share their knowledge
- Foster good relations with allied institutions, organizations and learned societies
- Organise seminars, workshops, visits and inter-university competitions regarding civil engineering projects
The ICE Student Chapter at the University of Greater Manchester organises interesting events for civil engineering students. The aim of the group is to:
Find out more about the student chapter on their Facebook or LinkedIn pages:
You can also download our student chapter constitution.
For more information or to get involved please contact [email protected].
Group members
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Arrianne Mae Marriella Mamolo | President |
| Sean Jared N. Hernandez | Vice president |
- Foster and promote the art and science of civil engineering
- Enhance and broaden the knowledge and perspective of students at the University of Wollongong Dubai by giving them international civil engineering exposure
- Be a platform for all civil engineering students to develop their abilities and share their knowledge
- Foster good relations with allied institutions, organizations and learned societies
- Organise seminars, workshops, visits and inter-university competitions regarding civil engineering projects
The ICE Student Chapter at the University of Wollongong Dubai organises interesting events for civil engineering students. The aim of the group is to:
For more information or to get involved please contact [email protected].
Group members
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Dr. Karol Sikora | Faculty Advisor |
| Abdullah Khalid Mehmood | President |
| Jobin George Kachora | Secretary |
Steven Yule
Regional Representative
Steven Yule is the director of Intelligent Transformation for Jacobs in the UAE and an active Fellow of the Institution of Civil Engineers, supporting the UAE Committee. He is also a Fellow of the Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation, a member of the Institute of Asset Management, and a Freeman of the Worshipful Company of Engineers. Steven's career in civil engineering has seen him make impactful contributions globally, starting in the UK with Amey in Birmingham, focusing on structure design and asset management.
Steven's career took him to Qatar, where he supported the delivery of O&M and Asset Management Transformation services for Ashghal and became the country business development manager for Amey. Returning to the UK, he influenced technology integration in civil engineering projects, notably in the Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) project, where he developed a Digital Twin Strategy and collaborated with the University of Cambridge Centre for Smart Infrastructure and Construction.
In 2022, Steven returned to the Middle East as Jacobs' director of Intelligent Transformation in Dubai. He remains active in professional committees, organising knowledge-sharing sessions and promoting professional development as an ICE SCE. As the ICE country representative for the UAE, he continues to advocate for civil engineering, demonstrating his commitment to the field and his colleagues.
If you have a query and your region is not represented above, please contact us at [email protected].
