The Chairman of IEI Qatar Chapter, Eng. Abdul Sathar, presenting mementos to keynote speakers, Eng, Vikash Sananda and Dr. Yagnesh Gohil.
The Institution of Engineers India (IEI) - Qatar Chapter conducted the 52nd Engineers’ Day Theme Seminar on ‘Engineering for Change’ recently at the Oryx Rotana Hotel, Doha.
This annual engineering seminar, organised prior to Engineer’s Day celebrations, was well-attended by over 100 member engineers across various disciplines.
This overseas chapter of IEI was established in July 1991 for the benefit of its members residing and practicing the engineering profession in Qatar. Over the last 27 years of operation, this chapter has now become the most active and resourceful overseas chapter of the Institution of Engineers India. Addressing the event, Chairman of IEI Qatar Chapter, Engr. Abdul Sathar, said that Qatar Chapter continues to play an active role in the professional development of its member engineers.
Engr. Vikash Sananda’s thought-provoking and enriching talk took the audience through a remarkable journey showcasing the evolution and application of human ingenuity spanning over four million years - from prehistory to the modern age. Engr. Vikash stated that “Humans have always engineered to bring about change, and that change has moved us to engineer and innovate”. The Qatar Chapter of IEI will be hosting the Centenary International Engineering Congress on September 26 and 27 at Qatar University in Doha celebrating the 100th year of the IEI headquartered in India.
The theme of the Congress is ‘Smart Engineering — State of the Art Technologies in Oil & Gas and Infrastructure Development’.
The celebration shall be the first-ever overseas event of the Institute and is being held in partnership with Qatar University, Qatar Foundation, and College of North Atlantic Qatar. Chairman, Engr. Abdul Sathar also announced that the 52nd Engineers Day celebration would be held on September 27, 2019 and invited all the professional engineers across Qatar.
