The Order of Engineers and Architects (OEA) was established pursuant to Law ratified by the Lebanese parliament in 1951 aiming to regulate the profession of engineering in Lebanon. This mission was carried out by two syndicates, located in Beirut and Tripoli and they are considered as the only official reference and regulator for professionals licensed to practice engineering in the Country. The Tripoli Syndicate consists of engineers registered in the North Lebanon Governorate and the Beirut Syndicate is composed of engineers registered in all parts of Lebanon.