Is it permissible for an engineer to be paid for renting out his annual allowed shares in design to another engineering office, while not practicing his profession and dedicating his time to another job?
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It is not permissible for an engineer to sign a fictitious contract with the owner of an engineering office for the latter to benefit from his legally permitted share, nor is the engineer entitled to receive payment for this stratagem; because it involves deception, fraud, and violation of regulations.
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