What is UPDA Qatar? UPDA Stands for Urban Planning and Development Authority and it comes Under MMUP (Ministry of Municipality and Urban Planning) currently named MME (Ministry of Municipality and Environment).
What is the Real Moto of UPDA /MMUP in the Engineer’s Registration Process?
The overall development is our primary aim
To achieve progress and prosperity of our country and people
In support of the statement of His Highness and to achieve this aim, His Highness the Emir, Sheikh. Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani – May God protects him, issued law No. (19) for the year 2005 to arrange the practice of engineering professions regarding the establishment of the Committee to accept the engineers and engineering consultancy offices, which is so important event in the serious efforts and aspirations of the State of Qatar in building a modern state that having plans, objectives, and terms to ensure the highest rate of progress and urban development Committee
About the law No. (19) for the year 2005
The following Registers are being created in the committee:
1- Register of Engineers.
2- Register local engineering consultancy offices.
3- Register of global engineering consultancy offices.
His Excellency the Minister of Municipality and Urban Planning may create sub-records for these records according to a suggestion of the Committee, a decision of his Excellency the Minister can be issued in the forms and the registration system of these records according to a proposal of the Commission.
The conditions for registration in the Registry of Engineers:
1 – Must be a Qatari citizen or resident in the State.
2 – Must have a bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent from a university or institute.
3 – Be in possession of full civil capacity.
4 – Must have a good track record and reputation, must be never convicted of a felony or sentenced to prison for an
an offense involving moral turpitude or dishonesty, what he has been rehabilitated.
5 – To pass the tests of the technical capabilities in the field of specialization, according to the conditions and
controls established by a decision on the recommendation of the Committee
Mandatory Registration and Examination for Engineering Professions
The Qatari authorities have announced that all engineering professional expatriates must now register with the Ministry of Municipality and Environment (MME) and pass an examination regulated by the MME upon issuance of their Qatar Work and Residence Permit. Those already with an engineering profession and job title reflected on their Qatar Work and Residence Permit should register as soon as possible.
It is highlighted that employees with an engineering profession as per their Qatar Work and Residence Permit who fail to register with the MME, shall not be permitted to renew their permits or register new employment contracts with the Ministry of Administrative Labour and Social Affairs (MADSLA). Further, non-compliant workers and their employers may face other penalties, including fines of up to QAR 100,000. Furthermore, employees who no longer work as engineers but hold an engineering profession on their Qatar Work and Residence Permit should consider changing their profession on their Qatar Work and Residence Permit.
It is recommended to comply with the newly implemented ruling and announcement made in Qatar. Engineering expatriates should therefore register with the MME and undergo an examination immediately upon issuance or as soon as possible if already holding a Qatar Work and Residence Permit.
How to apply for the MME/ MMUP/ UPDA / Engineer’s Exam in Qatar?
BRIEF EXPLANATION OF EXAM ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR QATAR ENGINEERING LICENSE AND UPDA MMUP QATAR EXAM SYLLABUS
What are the benefits of the UPDA Exam? Are there any tips to clear the Qatar UPDA exam?
If You have UPDA Engineering License in Qatar, You will get Good Remuneration, Job Security, Good Job Opportunity and Career Growth.
If You Prepare Engineering Subjects and Project Management Subject and Previous Year UPDA Questions. You Can Pass Your Exam Easily.
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How do I apply for UPDA Qatar?
A) Preliminary Requirements
Bachelor Engineering Degree
Qatar Valid ID
*** Need to open Hukoomi Account with the above details with your Qatar Mobile Number. For new account, we need to go and collect PIN Number in Qatar post directly nowadays ***
To Open Hukoomi Account
1. Open the following website (or search hukoomi-Qatar in Google)
Hukoomi – Your Official Gateway to Information and Services in Qatar
2. Click ‘Register’ it will prompt you to ENTER your Qatar ID number and mobile number to open the account.
3. The website will verify your mobile number with Qatar ID and if it is OK you can open the account.
This Hukoomi account can be utilized for other government services also.
B) Check List
#Listed Universities – Check your University whether it is already listed in MMUP Qatar list of universities,
#If not Listed – Need to do Some Paper Works
C) Requirements (Mandatory)
#Degree Certificate (Should be Attested from Home Country and Qatar)
#Consolidated Mark sheet /Overall Mark sheet – Need to produce Each Semester attested Mark sheets, if you don’t have Consolidated Mark sheets
#PCC (Police Clearance Certificate)
#CV, PHOTO, PASSPORT
#Current Working Company Details as per your Qatar ID
Attestation requirements:
All Certificates must be attested by competent Authorities in Home Country and by MOFA in Qatar(Ministry of foreign affairs)
** Need to Produce bonafide Certificate from your College/ university with Attestation from Home Country and MOFA
D) Experience Certificate:
a) Experience Within Qatar (Submit Experience Certificates with attestation prior to the year 2014, MMUP is not considering experience certificates after 2014 if you are living without Engineer registration)
b) Previous experience certificate (Outside Qatar) shall be attested from relevant authorities of respective countries and finally to be attested by ministry of foreign affairs-Qatar.
c) Previous experience from Qatar (if you were worked in Qatar for more than one company) shall be attested from the Chamber of commerce – Qatar and finally to be attested by the ministry of foreign affairs – Qatar.
d) Rest of Qatar Experience is Considerable if it is Attested.
e) For the Current Company Employee ID Number is sufficient.
f) Course Completion Certificates such as PMP, REVIT, PRIMAVERA, NFPA, NEBOSH shall be Submitted as additional supporting documents.
