The committee overseeing the elections for the board of directors of the Saudi Council of Engineers officially announced the approval of the final lists of voters and candidates for membership on the board for the ninth term (1447-1450 AH). This announcement culminated intensive efforts during which the committee completed all stages of auditing and review, including considering and resolving objections and grievances in accordance with established procedures, to ensure the integrity of the electoral process.
Details of election campaigns and voting dates
The committee announced in its statement that the candidate introduction and campaign launch phase will begin on Monday, December 15, 2025, and will last for 12 days. During this period, the dedicated online election platform will provide a comprehensive interface allowing voters to review the candidates' biographies and professional profiles, as well as their detailed electoral programs, enabling them to form a clear understanding and choose those who will represent their aspirations on the next board of directors.
Regarding the voting process, the committee confirmed that voting will be entirely electronic, starting on Sunday, December 28, 2025, at 10:00 AM and continuing until Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at 10:00 AM. The voting platform is highly user-friendly, allowing all eligible engineers, both inside and outside the Kingdom, to participate easily and conveniently. The committee stressed the importance of adhering to the specified times to ensure the votes are counted.
The importance of the ninth session and keeping pace with national aspirations
The elections for the ninth session of the Board of Directors of the Saudi Council of Engineers are of exceptional importance, as they come at a time when the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is witnessing an unprecedented urban and industrial boom within the objectives of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030. The Council plays a pivotal role in regulating the engineering profession, raising the efficiency of practitioners, and ensuring the quality of engineering outputs, which are a fundamental pillar in major projects and infrastructure projects.
The engineering community in the Kingdom is counting on the new council to continue the development process, enhance professional standards, support innovation, and empower national engineering talent to lead the engineering landscape in the region. The selection of a strong and effective board of directors directly contributes to strengthening the regulatory environment of the engineering sector and raising its competitiveness.
Transparency and governance in the electoral process
The oversight committee, which includes representatives from the Ministry of Municipalities and Housing and the Saudi Council of Engineers, emphasized that the electoral process is being conducted according to the highest standards of governance and transparency. The adoption of electronic voting is part of the Kingdom's broader move towards digital transformation, ensuring accurate and rapid results and enhancing the credibility of the electoral process for all members.
At the end of its statement, the committee called on all Saudi primary members to visit the official elections platform to view the final lists and details related to the voting mechanism via the link: https://boardelections.saudieng.sa .
