Independent Testing & Geotechnical Consultancy

Accredited Materials Testing and Geotechnical Investigation for Qatar and Bahrain

Qatar Engineering Laboratories delivers ISO/IEC 17025–accredited site investigation, construction materials testing and NDT services from facilities across the Gulf. Since 2006, we have supported major national infrastructure, industrial, and marine projects with an established track record of accurate, reliable results.

20+

Years of Operation

Trusted By

Leading Contractors & Government Authorities

About QEL

QEL – Reliable Third Party Testing for all your certification requirements

QEL was established in Qatar in 2006 to provide materials testing and geotechnical consultancy to the construction and related industries. Since then, we have established ourselves as one of the premier laboratories in the region and undertaken over 500+ projects in our 20 year history.

2 Accredited Labs

Qatar & Bahrain

100+

QEL near-shore site investigation beside Bahrain Financial Harbour towers

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20+

Years operating in the Gulf

  • ISO 17025 Accredited Laboratory
  • Over 400+ Tests Capability
  • 500+ Professional Staff

Established in Qatar in 2006. Independent accredited testing and geotechnical support across Qatar and Bahrain.

Learn About QEL
QEL offshore site-investigation team at a marine drilling rig
  • Independence
  • Technical Integrity
  • Accountability
  • Responsiveness

Our Services

Full-scope testing from site investigation to laboratory analysis

Need a specific test method or standard? Contact our technical team — we test to BS, ASTM, and project-specified requirements.

QEL truck-mounted rotary drilling rig on an onshore borehole

Proven Track Record

Why QEL

The technical depth of a specialist laboratory. The reach of a regional partner.

Our core value is to provide meaningful analysis to our end users to help them achieve their goals in QA/QC.

Accredited & Approved

ISO/IEC 17025 accredited. Approved by Ashghal, Ministry of Works (Bahrain), Ministry of Housing, and other authorities.

Independent & Impartial

Third-party reporting without contracting conflict — built for consultants, contractors, and government clients.

QEL accredited laboratory performing construction materials analysis

Technical Capability

One partner from borehole to test report

Site and field investigation, laboratory testing, specialist forensic services, and accredited reporting — delivered under ISO 9001 and ISO/IEC 17025 quality systems.

500+

Projects Handled

Across Qatar and Bahrain.

Site & Field Investigation

Boreholes, in-situ testing, plate load tests, bathymetric and topographic survey.

Laboratory Testing

Soil, rock, aggregate, cement, concrete, steel, asphalt, and chemical analysis.

Specialist & Forensic Services

Failure investigation, condition surveys, pile testing, and geophysical investigation.

Reporting & Compliance

Accredited test certificates, interpretive reporting, and support for project QA/QC programmes.

QEL onshore borehole drilling rig during a site investigation

500+ Active Projects

Across Qatar and Bahrain

Our Process

Structured delivery from enquiry to accredited report

Step 01

Scope & Mobilisation

Define test requirements against project specifications and mobilise field or laboratory resources.

Step 02

Sampling & Testing

Execute sampling, chain-of-custody, and testing per approved methods and accreditation scope.

Step 03

Analysis & Review

Technical review by qualified engineers and laboratory managers before issue.

Step 04

Report & Support

Issue accredited certificates and reports; provide clarification for consultants and contractors as required.

Common Questions

Answers for contractors and consultants

QEL holds ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation from IAS for defined scopes at our Qatar and Bahrain laboratories. Contact us with your test schedule and we will confirm scope coverage.

We routinely test to British Standards, ASTM, and project-specific specifications. Our engineers are conversant with local authority requirements in Qatar and Bahrain.

Yes. We have extensive offshore capabilities at our facilities and have assisted many projects for the same.

Submit a request through our quotation form or contact the laboratory directly. We will confirm sampling requirements, logistics, and turnaround.

Yes. Pre-qualification packs for Qatar and Bahrain are available for download, covering accreditation, approvals, and company profile.