Each year the AIA Middle East chapter:
- Sponsors continuing education lectures and talks throughout the region to help architects maintain their licensure
 - Sets the industry standard in contract documents with more than 100 forms and contracts used in the design and construction industry
 - Conducts market research and provides analysis of the economic factors that affect the business of architecture
 - Serves as an advocate of the architecture profession
 - Promotes design excellence and outstanding professional achievement through an awards program
 - Hosts the annual AIA Middle East Year End Conference in a different member country each year. The conference is open to all industry professionals.