Based on the Engineering Professions Practice Law, issued byRoyal Decree No. (M/36) dated 19-04-1438 AH, and in confirmation of the important role of the engineering profession in the Kingdom, which has significantly contributed to the service and advancement of society and its civilizational progress, and from the standpoint that engineering practices should be linked to rules, ethics, and professional standards, the Saudi Council of Engineers has sought to issue this charter, to serve as a guideline that all practitioners of the profession, regardless of their categories, specialties, and professional degrees, should adhere to, taking into account honesty, integrity, fairness, justice, loyalty, and excellence in work, which are considered, in general, as noble morals encouraged by Islam.

The following words and phrases shall have the meanings specified next to each of them, unless the context requires otherwise:

• Law: Engineering Professions Practice Law, issued byRoyal Decree No. (M/36) dated 19-04-1438 AH.

• Regulation: The Implementing Regulation of the Law.

• Authority: The Saudi Council of Engineers.

• Engineer’s Charter: A set of rules that govern the ethics of practicing engineering professions and their behaviors approved by the Authority.

• Engineering Work: Studies, designs, drawings, supervision, implementation, operation, and maintenance in the branches of engineering specialties and their fields.

• Practice of Engineering Professions: Performing any engineering work practiced in the branches of engineering specialties and their fields.

• Practitioner: Any natural person who has been registered and professionally accredited by the Authority to practice engineering professions.

This charter aims to achieve the following objectives:

• A- Building the professional reputation of the engineer based on competence, merit, honesty, integrity, and fair competition.

• B- Striving for development and continuous education, and building professional expertise and exceptional personal capabilities.

• C- Committing to professional ethics and enhancing the status of the profession locally and internationally.

• D- Avoiding conflicts of interest and ensuring the provision of professional services with honesty and objectivity.

• E- Committing to occupational safety standards and ensuring the protection of the public interests of individuals and the community.

The practitioner of the profession must exhibit humility, moderation, honesty, integrity, and fairness, and should be a role model for others. They must avoid any action or behavior that could harm the public interest in pursuit of personal gain.

The practitioner of the profession must build his professional reputation on competence and merit, avoid unfair competition with others, and strive for fair competition.

The practitioner of the profession must adhere to public morals and must not engage in inappropriate conduct towards colleagues, government entities, private entities, or individuals, whether directly or indirectly.

The practitioner of the profession, when drafting contracts, must ensure that the contracts are clear and specific, and in compliance with the general regulations in the Kingdom.

The practitioner of the profession must exercise accuracy, objectivity, and professionalism when making an announcement about the engineering services they provide.

The practitioner of the profession must respect the intellectual property rights of others and not infringe upon or harm them.