ASTM International UAE Chapter

On November 14, 2024, the ASTM International UAE Chapter, in collaboration with The Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT), organized a workshop entitled ‘Pioneering Sustainability: Standards for a Green Future,’ on the crucial role of standards in advancing carbon neutrality and energy efficiency. The workshop featured a distinguished group of experts and professionals from the country’s quality infrastructure ecosystem, with active participation from various government entities and private sector companies.

The ASTM International UAE Chapter held a Workshop on November 16, 2023 at the Marriott Hotel Al Forsan in Abu Dhabi, UAE sponsored by the Abu Dhabi Quality and Conformity Council (ADQCC).  The Workshop focused on international standards and model building codes relevant to the UAE for sustainable construction and provided a forum to better understand local needs and emerging trends to amplify the Emirati voice in formulating consensus solutions in the form of market relevant standards and appropriate programs.

The ASTM International UAE Chapter held an Advisory Council Meeting on September 22, 2022 at the Abu Dhabi Quality and Conformity Council’s Construction Material Laboratory. The Meeting was hosted by Fareed Ebrahim Al Rais Almarzooqi, Director of Material Science Department, and Saif Mohamed Al Bakeri, Director of Personnel Services & Systems Conformity. Topics discussed included a review of past events and discussion of future Chapter activities. The group also received information about ADQCC’s achievements and was given a tour of the facility.

September 22, 2022

The ASTM International UAE Chapter held a Workshop on May 11, 2022 at the Heriot-Watt University, Dubai Campus. Speakers included Dr. William Billotte, Executive Director ASTM International|Exotechnology CoE, Ahmad Al Darwish, CEO|Falcon Robotics, and Tadhg O'Donovan, Deputy Vice Principle|Heriot-Watt University. The Workshop brought together a number of leading experts in the field of Exotechnology and Robotics who discussed this new industry and standards from F48, the ASTM Committee on Exoskeletons and Exosuits.

The ASTM International UAE Chapter teamed up with Thomas Bell-Wright Consultants and ARUP Fire Safety Engineering Consultants on this free webinar focused on fire testing of building spandrel-panel assemblies. Also featured was subject matter expert, Tony Crimi, long-time member of ASTM Committee E05 on Fire Safety.

February 24, 2022

The ASTM International UAE Chapter teamed up with the Abu Dhabi Quality Control Council (ADQCC) and one of the ASTM International UAE Chapter members on this free webinar to review QCC’s Registration Scheme for Construction Materials and ASTM standards for durability and sustainability of concrete.

November 9, 2021

The ASTM International UAE Chapter teamed up with the Air Movement and Control Association International (AMCA) on this free webinar to explore performance considerations of construction materials related to the external factors of wind-blown sand and other exogenous factors.

The ASTM International UAE Chapter and the Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) MENA Branch teamed up to host a Webinar to explore performance standards and certification programs that conserve energy in the building envelope and increase energy efficiency of related mechanical indoor comfort systems.

The ASTM International UAE Chapter and the American Welding Society (AWS) teamed up to host a Webinar on the ASTM/AWS Standards and Codes Related to Steel Bars for Concrete Reinforcement

The Abraham Accords have ushered in a new era in Israeli-Arab relations, and standards will play a crucial role in future trade relations between the two regions.