IECEP UAE was founded in July 24, 2008 and was originally named as Filipino Electronics and Communications Engineers Association (FECEA – UAE). A group of 14 Electronics Engineers headed by Engr. Jethroefel E. Ramboyong gathered themselves together and formed the Association. In August of the same year, it was recognized by the Philippine Embassy in UAE as one of its duly registered Filipino Organizations. And on Sept 2008, it was affiliated as a Foreign Chapter of IECEP, Inc. bearing the name Institute of Electronics Engineers – UAE Chapter (IECEP UAE).

Since then, the Association has created several events and programs which provide them prestige and honor. It all begun with their active participation to the different Filipino Community (FilCom) activities like partaking in the establishment of the Filipino Professional Group (currently being called Philippine Professional Organization – PPO) and the Special Professional Licensure Board Examination (SPLBE); assisting in the 2010 Overseas Absentee Voting for National Election, Fundraising campaign for Bantay Bata, Typhoons and Taal Volcanic eruption; Outreach Program for Destitute OFWs who are all under the care of POLO OWWA in Abu Dhabi and Dubai; participating to some Gawad Kalinga projects, rendering mass sponsorships and supporting some other activities of the Philippine Embassy. Currently, IECEP UAE sits as member of the Bayanihan Executive Board being the Vice Chairman of the Bayanihan Council which is the sole umbrella organization of Filipino Community organizations in Abu Dhabi. Additionally, as part of its mission, the Association has undertaken different projects relating to competency, proficiency, leadership and communication by conducting seminars, trainings and workshops to its members. All these activities provided better understanding, bond and comradeship to all and even attracted more members to join the Association. These earned them awards from IECEP National being the “2009 Most Outstanding Chapter of the Year, Most Outstanding Foreign Chapter in 2011 & 2012 and Best Foreign Chapter in 2018 & 2019.

During its journey for more than a decade, the chapter was governed by notable servant leaders who now serves as the Council of Advisers to the Board of Directors. Their leadership and competency brought and produced several SPLE registered ECE and ECT and other certifications from its in-house trainings. Further, more Engineers were motivated and included to being upgraded to PECE, ASEAN Engineer and ACPE status. These also brought some Engineers to be recognized and highly – regarded and therefore, awarded by local yet notable Award-Giving group in UAE.

IECEP UAE created a greater impact to the personal and professional lives of its members. The institute was able to strengthen their beliefs and enhance their enthusiasm to further develop their skills and know-how. With the escalating economic distress, the support and steadfast commitment of the organization to alleviate the career of its members is already a rewarding move. In a world where there are cultural, spiritual and intellectual differences, the presence of a “family” in IECEP UAE is very significant.

To date, a total number of 500+ members remain active. It is not the number that unites them but their Character, Commitment, Capability and Faith in God.

Indeed, to belong to IECEP UAE Chapter is a great privilege.