AIA Middle East – Upcoming Events
1. AIA Middle East Year-End Conference
Amman, Jordan | 21–22 November 2025
In-person & online
Save the Date!
We’re thrilled to announce the AIA Middle East Year-End Conference (YEC), taking place November 21–22, 2025, in the vibrant city of Amman, Jordan. This premier event will bring together architects, designers, and thought leaders from across the region to exchange ideas, spark innovation, and shape the future of architecture in the Middle East.
Mark your calendar—Amman awaits for two inspiring days of learning, collaboration, and celebration.
We extend our gratitude to our AIA Middle East Year-End Conference sponsors: Jotun Middle East, TECHNAL Middle East, WICONA, ZWSOFT
Our Partner: Dar Al-Handasah
2. AIA Middle East 2025 Design Awards – Call for Entries
Are you ready to showcase your work? The AIA Middle East Design Awards celebrate design excellence and innovation across the region in the following categories:
Architecture (Built)
Architecture (Unbuilt)
Interior Architecture
Innovation and Sustainability
Urban Design and Planning
Cultural and Historical Heritage
Student Graduation Project
This prestigious award honors creativity, sustainability, and impact across the built environment. Open exclusively to designers in the Middle East.
Key Deadlines:
Entry Form & Payment: 25 October 2025, before 11:59 PM (GST)
Submission Upload: 31 October 2025, before 11:59 PM (GST)
📩 For inquiries: awards@aiamiddleeast.org
We extend our gratitude to our AIA Middle East Year End Conference sponsors: otun Middle East, TECHNAL Middle East, WICONA, ZWSOFT
Our Partner: Dar Al-Handasah
Past Events
1. World Expo 2025 Osaka
AIA Middle East joined the World Expo 2025 Osaka in August! Just a few years after Dubai hosted the unforgettable Expo 2020, it was exciting to witness the next chapter of this global celebration unfold in Japan.
The UAE Pavilion stood out once again—sharing Emirati culture, frontier exploration, and Arabic coffee with the world. The diversity of architectural expressions across pavilions reflected each nation’s identity and creative vision.
AIA International was proud to present the full Documentary Film highlighting the AIA International Osaka World Expo 2025 event.
2. Architects at the Crossroads | UAP General Membership Meeting & AIA Middle East Co-Host Event
Steigenberger Hotel, Doha | 15 August 2025
This special gathering brought together members of the United Architects of the Philippines (UAP) and AIA Middle East for an afternoon of learning, networking, and professional exchange.
Featured Speakers:
Bysshe Wallace
Lakshimi Suryan
Ganesan Karthick Priya
The event explored the evolving role of architects—balancing tradition and innovation, responding to global challenges, and shaping the profession’s future. It was an inspiring afternoon of insights, connections, and shared vision for the region.
Special thanks to our sponsors: Jotun Middle East, India and Africa (MEIA), TECHNAL Middle East WICONA, ZWSOFT
