The committee overseeing the Saudi Council of Engineers' board elections has officially announced the opening of voting for the ninth board election, covering the period from 1447 AH to 1450 AH. This step is based on approved regulatory procedures and reflects the Council's ongoing commitment to enhancing transparency and empowering members to actively participate in professional decision-making.
The committee explained that the entire electoral process will be conducted electronically through a sophisticated platform dedicated to the board elections. Voting will begin at 10:00 AM on Sunday, December 28, 2025, and will remain open 24 hours a day until the electronic ballot boxes close at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, December 30, 2025. The committee emphasized that voting rights are limited to those voters listed on the final electoral roll who hold valid memberships during the voting period.
The importance of the ninth session in light of national transformations
The elections for the ninth term of the Board of Directors of the Saudi Council of Engineers are of exceptional importance, coming at a crucial time as the engineering sector in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia experiences unprecedented growth. The Council plays a pivotal role in regulating and developing the engineering profession and raising the professional and technical standards of its practitioners. With the accelerating pace of work on major projects and mega national initiatives, the Board's role becomes critical in formulating strategies that ensure the quality of engineering outputs and the competence of national talent.
The Authority is a key pillar in supporting the goals of the Kingdom's Vision 2030, particularly with regard to localizing engineering professions and raising quality standards in infrastructure and construction projects. The new council is expected to focus on important issues including developing professional accreditation programs, strengthening international partnerships, and supporting engineering innovation to keep pace with global technological advancements in the building and construction sector.
Transparency and announcement of results
In a related context, the Supervisory Committee affirmed its full commitment to applying the highest standards of governance and integrity to ensure the fairness of the electoral process. It indicated that the vote counting process will commence immediately after the electronic voting closes, with the official announcement of the final results and the names of the winning council members to be made on Tuesday, December 30, 2025. The Authority calls upon all qualified engineers to actively participate in this electoral process, given the importance of their vote in shaping the future of the profession and developing the engineering sector in the Kingdom.
