Oman Society of Engineers

What Oman Society of Engineers does

Oman Society of Engineers (OSE) is a non-governmental, not-for-profit professional society established in 2001 under Ministerial Decision No. 186/2001. Headquartered in Muscat with 36 employees, it serves as the statutory reference body for the engineering profession in the Sultanate of Oman and as an umbrella organisation covering all engineering disciplines for both Omani and expatriate engineers. Its core function is the Professional Accreditation System, operated in partnership with the Ministry of Labour, which classifies engineers into four grades (Engineer, Associate Engineer, Professional Engineer, Consultant Engineer) based on verified qualifications and experience.

OSE monetises through six revenue streams: tiered membership subscriptions (Student 5 OMR/yr, Affiliate 25 OMR/yr), biennial professional accreditation fees (70-165 OMR plus a one-time 35 OMR registration), paid training programs under the Irtiqa brand, free webinars under the Afaq brand, large-scale corporate-sponsored events such as OPES, Oman Sustainability Week and the Gulf Engineering Forums, and the Meeza loyalty partnership offering member discounts at hotels, medical facilities and retailers. The go-to-market is community-led, anchored in chapters (including the Women Engineering Chapter), the Oman Professional Engineering Network (OPEN) of 8 professional bodies, the Sectoral Engineering Unit, and strategic alliances with Federation of Arab Engineers, Gulf Engineering Union, Energy Institute, IET and RIBA. Underlying technology consists of an Oracle Cloud-based membership portal, SharePoint-hosted bilingual newsletters and magazines (Arabic and English), and digital webinar delivery, with no proprietary AI or data products.

Name

Oman Society of Engineers

Legal name

Oman Society of Engineers

Website

https://ose.org.om

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Oman Society of Engineers is a non-profit professional society established in 2001 that operates the official accreditation system for engineers in the Sultanate of Oman, delivering tiered membership subscriptions, professional grading, training programs and major engineering events for Omani and expatriate engineers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Engineering Society Services

NAICS

Engineering Services (54133)

SIC

Services-Engineering Services (8711)

akta.pro primary industry

Systems Engineering & Technical Program Management (BPAHAIAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Engineering & Technical Standards (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical; Codes & Standards) (EDAGAGAC)

Keywords

• Professional engineering accreditation
• Engineering membership services
• Professional development training
• Engineering event management
• Engineering society services

Headquarters

HQ city

Muscat

HQ country

Oman

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: OSE generates revenue from annual membership fees across different categories including Student (5 OMR/year), Affiliate (25 OMR/year), and professional membership tiers.
2. Professional Accreditation Services: Revenue generated from professional accreditation fees including Engineer (70 OMR/2 years), Associate Engineer (90 OMR/2 years), Professional Engineer (120 OMR/2 years), and Consultant Engineer (165 OMR/2 years). Registration fee of 35 OMR is also charged.
3. Training Programs and Courses: OSE delivers internationally accredited training programs and courses including Project Management Professional (PMP), AI for Project Managers, BIM using Revit, and various technical and management courses at discounted rates for members.
4. Events and Conferences: Revenue from organizing and hosting engineering events including Oman Petroleum & Energy Show (OPES), Oman Sustainability Week, Gulf Engineering Forums, and various technical conferences.
5. Sponsorships: Corporate sponsorships from companies including PDO, Nama, Be'ah, Sohar, Daleel, and Quadra 3 for events and initiatives.
6. Meeza Loyalty Program Partnerships: Partnership-based loyalty program offering benefits to members through partner establishments including hotels, restaurants, medical facilities, and retail stores.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Oman Society of Engineers (OSE) operates the official Professional Accreditation System for engineers in the Sultanate of Oman in partnership with the Ministry of Labour, classifying engineers into four grades (Engineer, Associate Engineer, Professional Engineer, Consultant Engineer). It also delivers paid training courses (Irtiqa Program), free professional webinars (Afaq Program), hosts major engineering events (OPES, Oman Sustainability Week, Gulf Engineering Forum), operates the Meeza loyalty program for members, and publishes Engineer Magazine in Arabic and English.

Product overview

Oman Society of Engineers operates a unified professional ecosystem consisting of core membership and accreditation services complemented by training and development programs. The primary offerings include the Professional Accreditation System for engineering grade classification, the Meeza loyalty program for member benefits, and training programs (Irtiqa and Afaq) for continuous professional development. Additional services include the Oman Professional Engineering Network (OPEN) for professional networking, the Sectoral Engineering Unit for skills development, and event organization including the Gulf Engineering Forum and Oman Women Engineers' Forum.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Meeza: Loyalty programme exclusively for OSE members offering special benefits through their membership card including discounts at gyms, hotels, and various services
• Irtiqa Program
• Afaq Program
• OPEN (Omani Professional Engineering Network)
• Sectoral Engineering Unit

Products and services

• Professional Accreditation System A classification system that verifies academic qualifications and evaluates engineers' capacities, experience, and professionalism to classify them into four professional grades: Engineer (70 OMR/2 years), Associate Engineer (90 OMR/2 years), Professional Engineer (120 OMR/2 years), and Consultant Engineer (165 OMR/2 years). It is targeted at practicing engineers in the Sultanate of Oman.
• Irtiqa Training Program A paid training courses program offering professional development courses for engineers including Claims Management, Feasibility Studies, Project Management (PMP), BIM using Revit, and AI for Project Managers. Targeted at practicing engineers and technical professionals seeking internationally accredited certifications.
• Afaq Webinar Program A free webinar sessions program providing continuous professional development content for engineers across multiple engineering disciplines.
• Meeza Loyalty Program A loyalty program exclusively for OSE members offering special benefits and discounts through their membership card at partner establishments including hotels, medical facilities, restaurants, and retail stores.
• Oman Professional Engineering Network (OPEN) A professional network supported by 8 professional bodies offering events and webinars for engineering professionals in Oman.
• Sectoral Engineering Unit A unit focused on achieving sustainable progress in engineering skills development through high-quality training programs, developing professional standards, and analyzing labor market needs. First Board meeting held July 10, 2024.
• Engineer Magazine Bilingual magazine publication (Arabic and English) covering engineering news, features, and professional content distributed to OSE members.

Quantifiable outcome

• 125 engineers trained through Ministry of Education project management capacity building program
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

22 partnerships are on record, tiered strategic, core and minor.

• Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA)strategicTechnology or Integration · 30 May 2024New step towards strengthening international collaboration, exchanging expertise, and building bridges between OSE and British Architects through knowledge sharing and professional development.
• Ministry of Justice and Legal AffairsstrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 May 2024Collaboration on free seminar series addressing legal and engineering issues in the new unified Omani contract for building and engineering works, aimed at awareness and skills development for engineers.
• Federation of Arab Engineers UnioncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 January 2024OSE attended the 79th Ordinary Session of the Arab Engineers Union's Supreme Council in Cairo. Active participation with 16 effective meetings and 10 in-person attendances (63% rate) in committees and general bodies.
• Ministry of LabourcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOSE implements the Professional Accreditation System in partnership with the Ministry of Labour, verifying academic qualifications and evaluating engineer capacities, experience, and professionalism to classify them into different professional grades.
• Energy Institute (EI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership discussions on joint cooperation in health, safety and environment, greenhouse gases, and carbon neutral fields. Collaboration on Energy Transition Engineering Event at OPES 2025.
• Institute of Engineering and Technology (IET)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership meeting discussing expected areas of joint work in the coming period for development of engineers and engineering work in Oman. Cooperation on OPEN seminars for engineering quality through accreditation.
• Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information TechnologycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPatronage and support for the 4th Salalah Engineering Forum (August 31 - September 1, 2025) themed 'Engineering and Logistics: A Partnership Towards Sustainable Integration' aligned with Oman Vision 2040.
• Sultan Qaboos UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-organizer of the 23rd Gulf Engineering Forum (March 20-22, 2022) on 'The Engineer and Disasters' Challenges' bringing together academicians, researchers, students, and industry professionals.
• Gulf Engineering UnioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-organizer of the 23rd Gulf Engineering Forum and participation in 25th Gulf Engineering Forum in Dubai (February 7-8, 2024). OSE delegation led by Chairman with representation from multiple engineering sectors.
• DataFlowcoreTechnology or IntegrationPrime source verification partner for authenticating academic qualifications of engineers with degrees from outside Oman. Required for professional accreditation applications.
• QuadraBaycoreTechnology or IntegrationPrime source verification partner for authenticating academic qualifications for professional accreditation applications from engineers with international degrees.
• Petroleum Development Oman (PDO)strategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerSponsor and participant in OSE events including OPES. Board representation in Sectoral Engineering Unit. Involvement in roundtable discussions on tech innovation, infrastructure, sustainability, and education at Energy Transition Engineering 2025.
• Oman LNGstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerBoard representation in Sectoral Engineering Unit with Senior Manager of Instrumentation and Control Fahd Diyan Al-Kaabi. Contributes to sector skills development and labor market needs assessment.
• Galfar Engineering and ContractingstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerBoard representation in Sectoral Engineering Unit with Executive Vice President of Civil and Environmental Projects. Participation in engineering sector skills development initiatives.
• NamaminorOthersEvent sponsor for 23rd Gulf Engineering Forum.
• Be'ahminorOthersEvent sponsor for 23rd Gulf Engineering Forum focused on sustainability.
• SoharminorOthersEvent sponsor for 23rd Gulf Engineering Forum.
• DaleelminorOthersEvent sponsor for 23rd Gulf Engineering Forum.
• Quadra 3minorOthersEvent sponsor for 23rd Gulf Engineering Forum.
• Meeza Loyalty Program PartnersminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner establishments offering discounts to OSE members including hotels (W Muscat, Novotel, Fraser Suites, Sama Hotel, Intercity Hotel, Aloft, Park Inn Radisson), medical facilities (TOP Medical Care Complex, Gulf Specialized Hospital), restaurants, and retail stores.
• Oman Real Estate ExhibitionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEngineering consulting offices participated in tour of Oman Real Estate Exhibition reviewing opportunities in engineering consulting for future cities including Greater Muscat Plan, Green Mountain Plan, and Al Khuwair Downtown Plan.
• Scientific College of Design (SCD)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOSE Chairman presented on the Society and Professional Accreditation at 'Design Muscat' event organized by the Scientific College of Design.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• UAE Society of Engineers: UAE national professional engineering society providing accreditation, training, and events for engineers; closely comparable membership-accreditation-event business model in the same GCC regulatory context.
• Kuwait Society of Engineers: Kuwait's national engineering society delivering professional accreditation, CPD, and conferences; another GCC comparator with the same membership-and-grading structure as OSE.
• Qatar Society of Engineers: Qatar's national engineering professional body providing chartered-engineer pathways, training, and industry events; similar scale and mandate within GCC peer group.
• Energy Institute: UK-based chartered professional body for the energy sector; OSE's strategic partner and most comparable international accreditation authority covering similar energy and engineering membership activities.
• Saudi Council of Engineers: National statutory engineering body in Saudi Arabia operating the equivalent professional accreditation and registration system for engineers; structurally identical model to OSE at larger scale and the most direct GCC comparator.
• Bahrain Society of Engineers: Bahrain's national professional engineering body offering membership, accreditation, and technical events; small Gulf jurisdiction peer with near-identical mandate to OSE.

Broad incumbents

• Engineers Australia: Australia's national engineering body operating chartered status accreditation, training, and policy advocacy; mature incumbent analogue to OSE for benchmarking program design and pricing.
• Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET): Global multi-disciplinary engineering institution offering chartered engineer registration, training, and publications; OSE partner and a benchmark for what an internationally scaled version of OSE's mandate looks like.
• Institution of Engineers (India): India's statutory national engineering body with a much larger membership base operating professional accreditation, examinations, and CPD; broader incumbent version of the same OSE model.

Regional players

• Federation of Arab Engineers: Umbrella federation of Arab national engineering societies including OSE; comparable supra-national body coordinating accreditation and policy across Arab engineering professions.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

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