Under the patronage of

H. E. Shaikh Mohamed bin Khalifa Al Khalifa

Minister of Oil
Kingdom of Bahrain

08

2021
28 FEB – 3 MAR
GULF HOTEL
KINGDOM OF BAHRAIN

Organized by

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 Chairman Message
Dear professionals,

On behalf of the American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) - Saudi Arabian Section (SAS) and the
Bahraini Society of Engineers, it is my pleasure to invite you to participate in the 8th Middle East Nondestructive
Testing Conference & Exhibition. The conference and exhibition will be held in Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain from
28 February – 3 March 2021.

The Middle East Nondestructive Testing Conference and Exhibition has steadily grown since 2001 to become
one of the largest conferences in the region. The forthcoming 8th edition focuses on quality enhancement
through digital transformation and provides a distinctive platform to share knowledge and experiences. We have
Mohamad Abu Four an exciting program lined up with diversified technical program and presenters, keynote speakers and delegates
Conference Chairman from around the globe. The conference also includes workshops covering a number of the latest advancements
in NDT training & applications. The exhibition, running concurrently with the conference, will provide you with
an insight into the latest technological developments in products and services related to Advanced NDT
technologies. For the first time, we will introduce the MENDT Excellence Award to recognize and reward best
practices and innovation in the field of NDT. The conference will also highlight various sub events such as WINDT
– Women in NDT – focused on encouraging women professionals to excel in the field of NDT.

We are confident that you will find this event fruitful platform to all levels of NDT professionals. We look forward
to seeing you in Bahrain in 2021.

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 Introduction &
Background

The 8th Middle East Nondestructive Testing Conference & Exhibition are critical. IR4.0 will play an essential role to ensure reliable operation and to meet the ever increasing world
will be held at the Gulf International Convention Center, Gulf energy demands.
Hotel in Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain from 28th of February – 3rd of
The American Society for Nondestructive Testing ASNT Saudi Arabian Section & Bahrain Society of Engineers
March 2021.
are once again joining hands to launch the 8th Middle East Nondestructive Testing Conference & Exhibition from
The theme of this conference is “Quality Enhancement through 28 February - 3 March 2021 at the Gulf International Convention Centre, Gulf Hotel, Kingdom of Bahrain. The last
Digitalization”. This theme will focus on digitalization in the era of conference held in September 2015 received an overwhelming response. More than 100 technical papers were
the fourth Industrial Revolution (IR4.0). The digital transformation presented and 4 of the most distinguished International Keynote Speakers delivered presentations on the latest
is being adopted throughout the industry to enhance quality and advances in the field of NDT. The conference was attended by over 500 delegates, and was supported by 22
provide significant improvements in productivity and asset value. It sponsors, 52 exhibitors, and recorded over 1500 footfall in the exhibition.
also opens new business opportunities and accelerates technology
This conference offers a unique venue for NDT professionals to interact, share and exchange experiences of
development in the fields of data analytics, remote monitoring and UAVs
inspection challenges and to explore the latest NDT technologies. This conference is a world class venue to share
& robotics. Advancements in digital technologies will also play a major
best practices, success stories and proven technologies by presenting technical papers and to demonstrate the
role in education, training, qualification and certification. However, the
most recent state-of-art NDT technologies. In addition, distinguished international keynote speakers, experts and
implementation of these concepts require an upgrade in the infrastructure
professionals in the field of NDT will participate in this high caliber conference through presentations, seminars
of instrumentation and communication throughout older facilities. Often
and workshops. The conference has also proved to be an excellent recruitment vehicle of international talent.
these upgrades are costly and require massive investment as early
Major regional and international companies and organizations have played a significant role in the success of the
adopters of these concepts have found. A balanced approach that
conference.
weighs cost-benefit relationship for each scenario is necessary before
making costly decisions to implement these concepts.
The Middle East region, and in particular, the Gulf Cooperation Council
states (GCC), which has been established as the world’s capital of
reliable energy and critical source for the sustainability of the world
economy is facing major challenges to maintain aging assets and to
ensure their reliability. In addition, this region is enjoying a period of rapid
growth and massive investment in infrastructure. Sustaining energy
production & growth is a challenge and equipment reliability and integrity

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 IMPORTANT DATES
Technical Program Sessions Submittal of Abstracts 31 July, 2020
Abstract Acceptance 30 August, 2020
The 8th Middle East NDT Conference technical program offers a comprehensive coverage of the latest
developments from around the world in NDT Technologies in the new era of Industry 4.0. The conference will Paper Submittal for Review 30 September, 2020
include formal presentations, workshops, and panel discussions. The technical program will include the Final Paper Acceptance 31 October, 2020
following topics: Submittal of Final Presentation 30 November, 2020

Robotics Certification & Training Digital Transformation

UAV NDT Applications NDT in the Aerospace Smart Sensors Application
Data Analytics Industry Online Inspection
Remote Monitoring Boiler & Heat Exchangers Composite Materials
Inspection Inspection
Offshore Inspection
Applications for Aging High Temperature Inspection
Advanced Inspection Infrastructure
Applications Non-Scrapable Piping
Underground Piping / Road
Women in NDT Crossing

Scientists, engineers, managers and students are invited on the topics outlined above and other subjects related to
the theme of the conference. Abstracts should be submitted to the Chairman of the Technical Committee by e-mail.
Abstracts should clearly state the subject matter, the objectives, and important conclusions to be presented in the
Conference Language
The official conference language will be English. Papers, visual materials
full paper. The abstract should include the title of the paper, a 150- 400 word description of the paper, the author’s and other documents will be presented in English language.
name(s) and affiliation including the mailing and email addresses. Guidelines for the submission of manuscript
for review and the preparation of the final draft will be communicated upon the acceptance of the abstract (see For further information and details about the conference,
attached form). Complete papers will be distributed at the conference electronically on CD or Flash drive. please visit conference website at http://www.mendt.net

Inquiries regarding all aspects of the abstracts or

technical papers should be sent to:
Dr. Taher Aljundi
Chairman, Technical Committee
8th Middle East NDT Conference
Tel: +966-13-872-6508
Email: taher.aljundi@aramco.com

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 Conference Executive Committees

Committees
Exhibition Committee
Chairman Chairman: Mohammad Al Salih ASNT-SAS
Fathi Al-Qadeeb
Committee Members
ASNT-SAS
Conference Advisory Committee Mohammad Abu Four Saudi Aramco
Organizing Committee Saad Al Musallam ASNT-SAS
Chairman
Chairman: Jameel Al-Alawi BSE Sami Al Khalifa Saudi Aramco
Mohammed Abu Four Saeed Al Baggal ASNT-SAS
Committee Members
Saudi Aramco Alaa Al Abandi Cooperheat
Mahdi Hameed BSE
Habib Al Jaboori BSE Jaffer Mohammed BSE
Committee Members
Bassam Al Momani ASNT-Qatar Ali Al Qattan BSE
Abdul Majeed Al Qassab Fahad Al Mudayeq SABIC-MCC Mohammed Al Qadeeb ASNT-SAS
Bahrain Socity of Engineers Ali Al-Beed SABIC-SADAF Atif Anjum ASNT-SAS
Kashif Salim Mohammad J. Anjum ASNT-SAS
Director, Oceaneering Workshop Committee
Technical Committee
Salman Al Zayani Chairman: Jim Carswell Saudi Aramco
Chairman: Dr. Taher Al Jundi Saudi Aramco
Director
Abdullah Fouad Committee Members Committee Members

Nabeel Alruwaidhi Dr. Aziz Rehman Saudi Aramco Ahmed Alrashidi Saudi Aramco
President Dr. Ali Minachi Quest Integrated Dr. Raida Al Alawi BSE
Oman Section of ASNT Dr. Ali Al Shawaf SABIC
Dr. Emad Gandoura King Abdul-Aziz Publicity Committee
Nayef Al Anzi
University
President Chairman: Mohammad Abu Four Saudi Aramco
Jim Carswell Saudi Aramco
Kuwait Section of ASNT
Isa Al Mudaibegh Saudi Aramco Committee Members
Marwan Basrawi AlZaki AlZaki ITC Limited-Sudan Hasan Al Sheikh BSE
President Mostafa Abuzaid Baker Hughes
UAE Section of ASNT Ahmed Al Zahrani Saudi Aramco
Sponsorship Committee Mohammad Al Hamagi Saudi Aramco
B. Venkatraman
President Chairman: Abdullah Alkhalifah Saudi Aramco Ali Al Mugarab Saudi Aramco
India Section of ASNT Committee Members Khalid Al Shahrani Saudi Aramco
Somu Rajan Saudi Aramco
Ertugrul Yilmaz Ahmad Al Shammari Saudi Aramco
President Maria Al Faraj Saudi Aramco
Abdulrahman Al Anazi KACST
Turk Section of ASNT Mahmood Yaqoob BSE
Salman Bazroun SABIC - SHARQ
Abdullah Al Khalifa Jawad Al Jabal BSE
President Sawood Khan Kanoo
Saudi Arabian Section of ASNT Emad Javaid Eddify
Conference Coordinator Abdulhadi Al attar BSE
George Shaiju | Bahrain Society of Engineers | Tel: +973 17810734,
+973 17810733 | Email: conference.officer@bse.bh
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 A Technical exhibition will be held in
conjunction with the technical sessions
within the conference venue. The exhibition
is intended to provide an opportunity
for companies, consulting and research
organisations to display and demonstrate
their activities and services related to the
Nondestructive testing field. Interested
organisations are encouraged to participate
in the exhibition.

Details & Benefits Exhibition Cost Conference & Exhibition Venue

The exhibition stands are 3m wide and 2m deep with 2.4m One full exhibition Stand 6 sq. mtr. with the fittings BD. 840 or The conference and exhibition will be held at the Gulf
height. Stand fittings will consist of a system stand, two US$ 2240 International Convention & Exhibition Center, Gulf Hotel,
fluorescent lights, fascia board in English, one electrical power Exhibition Space without fittings BD. 130 or US$ 347 Kingdom of Bahrain. The Gulf Hotel offers luxurious hospitality.
point and sufficient tables and chairs. In addition each exhibitor (Minimum size is 6 sq. mtr.) per sq. mtr.
A landmark in Manama, just 10 minutes away from the Bahrain
can avail the following benefits:
International Airport and 5 minutes from the City Centre,
Bahrain Society of Engineers
1) Exhibitors names will be published in the conference the Gulf Hotel offers 366 well-appointed rooms of gracious
IBAN A/C: BH47-NBOB-0000-0099-0659-91
website style, uncompromising efficiency and thoughtful technology.
National Bank of Bahrain
2) Exhibitors profile and logo will be included in the Conference Swift Code NBOBBHBM The Gulf International Conference & Exhibition Centre offers
Proceedings. exhibition, meeting and pre-function areas with unequalled
3) Advertising space will be available in the Exhibition Guide. state of-the-art facilities. The hotel houses many of Bahrain’s
leading restaurants.
4) A brief resume (8,10 lines) of each exhibitor will be included
in the official exhibition guide which will be circulated to all
invited government officials, VIPs, visitors and participating
delegates. Cancellation Policy : A Sponsor/Exhibitor may cancel their participation in the Conference
by giving Conference Organizers notice in writing. If Organizers receives notice of
5) Wide publicity will be given in the Gulf Region about the cancellation by 28 September 2020 or before the issue of last conference brochure, For further details about the exhibition,
exhibition to attract Consultants, Contractors, Government there will be only 20% of the sponsorship/Exhibition fee as cancellation charges.
please contact:
If notice of cancellation is received after the issue of last conference brochure or
officials and professionals to visit the exhibition booths 28 December 2020 the Sponsor / Exhibitor shall be obligated and agrees to pay a
during the conference period. cancellation charge of 50% of the total sponsorship / Exhibition fee. If notice of Conference Manager,
cancellation is received after 31January 2021, the entire sponsorship / Exhibition fee
is due as cancellation charges. In the event of cancellation, Organizers has the full
The Bahrain Society of Engineers
6) Each exhibitor is entitled to one full conference package P.O. Box 835, Manama, Bahrain
right to use the space for its own convenience, including selling the space to another
and entry to the Conference Technical Session. exhibitor, without rebate or allowance to the cancelled exhibitor. Both ASNT-SAS Tel: +973 17 810733, Fax: +973 17 827475
and Bahrain Society of Engineers assume no responsibility for having included the
7) All exhibitors will also be honoured with certificates. name or description of the cancelled exhibitor in programs, news releases, publicity or Email:conference.manager@bse.bh
other materials. www.mendt.net

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Coffee Area

Reserved for Sponsors

Organizers

The Saudi Arabian Section (SAS) of the American Society for Nondestructive Testing was
The Bahrain Society of Engineers (BSE) was established in July 1972 by the Ministry of chartered in 1999. Since then, the section has grown to over 650 individual and corporate
Labour and Social Affairs (MLSA) as a professional institution that helps Bahrain’s Engineers members. The section was founded in order to promote the discipline of NDT as a
to contribute substantially to the development and modernization of Bahrain. BSE has vast profession, provide a forum for exchange of NDT technical information through educational
experience in the organisation of international conferences, seminars and workshops on materials and programs, and facilitate standards and services for the qualification and
various subjects in the engineering arena. certification of NDT personnel. SAS has established seven successful regional conferences
on NDT in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia. The SAS section is the most active section with the
highest standing among the worldwide NDT community.

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 Exhibition Booking Form
28 February - 3 March 2021
Gulf International Convention Center
Gulf Hotel, Kingdom of Bahrain

Company:

Name of Representative: Position:

Mailing Address:

City: Country: Postal Code:

Telephone: Mobile: Fax: Email:

Products or services to be displayed:

Signature: Date

Select the desired stand options

Option A Option B
Shell Scheme Package Stand Space Only (min. 6m2)
Participation fees: BD 840 or US$ 2240 (per 6m2) Participation fees: BD 130 or US$ 347 per m2 Note: All efforts will be made to accommodate
(Inclusive of VAT) (Inclusive of VAT)
your stand location request based on availability
No. of Stands Required Stand Nos.
Select desired stand numbers from exhibition stand layout Please forward your booking form to:
Shell Scheme includes:
Participation includes: Bahrain Society of Engineers,
White wall panels 2.4m height, Carpet Floor, 2 Tables with three Booked Space Only: P O Box 835, Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain
chairs, two fluorescent lights, one 240 volt power socket. Participation does not include any stand construction except one Tel: +973 17 810733, Fax: +973 17 827475
240 volt power supply. (It is not permitted to use wall partitions
Stand Nos. of adjacent stands. Email: conference.manager@bse.bh

Select desired stand Nos. from the exhibition stand layout

Cancellation Policy:
A Sponsor/Exhibitor may cancel their participation in the Conference by giving Conference Organizers notice in writing. If Organizers receives notice of cancellation by 28 September 2020 or before the issue of last conference brochure, there will be only 20% of the sponsorship/
Exhibition fee as cancellation charges.
If notice of cancellation is received after the issue of last conference brochure or 28 December 2020 the Sponsor / Exhibitor shall be obligated and agrees to pay a cancellation charge of 50% of the total sponsorship / Exhibition fee. If notice of cancellation is received after 31January
2021, the entire sponsorship / Exhibition fee is due as cancellation charges. In the event of cancellation, Organizers has the full right to use the space for its own convenience, including selling the space to another exhibitor, without rebate or allowance to the cancelled exhibitor. Both
ASNT-SAS and Bahrain Society of Engineers assume no responsibility for having included the name or description of the cancelled exhibitor in programs, news releases, publicity or other materials.

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 Sponsor’s Benefits
Conference Conference
Platinum Gold Silver Luncheon Publication
Benefits Banquet Gala Dinner
(BHD 7,500) (BHD 5,000) (BHD 4,000) (BHD 4,000) (BHD 3,150)
(BHD 8,000) (BHD 6,000)
Company name & logo displayed in publicity
materials including(Conference hall, outdoor, Full Full 3/4 3/4 1/2 1/4 1/4
website, adverts, banners)
Company will be honored by the conference Special Special
Plaque Yes Yes Yes Yes -
patron at the opening ceremony Plaque

Free Exhibition Stand 12 sqm 12 sqm 8 sqm 8 sqm 6 sqm 6 sqm 6 sqm

Free Admission for Delegates 10 8 6 6 4 2 1

Publicity Materials in conference pack Yes Yes Yes Yes - - -

Free Advertisement in the exhibition guide 2 Pages 2 Pages 1 Page 1 Page 1 Page 1/2 Page 1/2 Page

Company Logo will appear on the exhibition Full

Full 3/4 3/4 1/2 1/4 1/4
guide cover

Company Logo on conference main banner Full Full 3/4 3/4 1/2 1/4

Sponsors Head delegate or representative

Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
will be treated as a VIP
Company Logo displayed on the Conference
Full Full 3/4 3/4 1/2 1/4 1/4
website

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 Sponsorship Form
28 February - 3 March 2021
Gulf International Convention Center
Gulf Hotel, Kingdom of Bahrain
To Co-sponsor the Conference & Exhibition
Please complete this form and fax it to +973 17 827475 to the attention of The Conference Secretariat, NDT 2019, Email: conference.manager@bse.bh
Our Company is pleased to sponsor the conference as follows:
Conference Banquet SR 80,000 BD 8,000 USD 21,350
Platinum Sponsor SR 75,000 BD 7,500 USD 20,000
Gala Dinner SR 60,000 BD 6,000 USD 16,000
Gold Sponsor SR 50,000 BD 5,000 USD 13,500
Silver Sponsor SR 40,000 BD 4,000 USD 10,700
Luncheon SR 40,000 BD 4,000 USD 10,700
Publication SR 31,500 BD 3,150 USD 8,400

Company Name:

Contact Person Title

Mailing Address:

City: Country: Postal Code:

Telephone: Mobile: Fax: Email:

Signature: Date

Compant Seal

Banker’s draft/ Cheque payable to The Bahrain Society of Engineers Sponsorship Coordinator
Bahrain Society of Engineers, P.O. Box 835, Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain
By Bank Transfer - A/c No. 99065991, National Bank of Bahrain,
Tel: +973 1781 0733 Fax: +973 17827475
Swift Code - NBOBBHBM, IBAN No. BH47-NBOB-0000-0099-0659-91
Email: conference.manager@bse.bh
Cancellation Policy:
A Sponsor/Exhibitor may cancel their participation in the Conference by giving Conference Organizers notice in writing. If Organizers receives notice of cancellation by 28 September 2020 or before the issue of last conference brochure, there will be only 20% of the sponsorship/
Exhibition fee as cancellation charges.
If notice of cancellation is received after the issue of last conference brochure or 28 December 2020 the Sponsor / Exhibitor shall be obligated and agrees to pay a cancellation charge of 50% of the total sponsorship / Exhibition fee. If notice of cancellation is received after 31January
2021, the entire sponsorship / Exhibition fee is due as cancellation charges. In the event of cancellation, Organizers has the full right to use the space for its own convenience, including selling the space to another exhibitor, without rebate or allowance to the cancelled exhibitor. Both
ASNT-SAS and Bahrain Society of Engineers assume no responsibility for having included the name or description of the cancelled exhibitor in programs, news releases, publicity or other materials.

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ABOUT BAHRAIN

B ahrain, an archipelago of 33 islands, is rich in history ancient

civilizations and is situated in the Arabian Gulf, off the east
coast of Saudi Arabia. The country offers a fascinating blend of
Eastern and Western cultures. The capital Manama is a quite modern
cosmopolitan city, which boasts world class restaurants, shopping
centers, and tourist attractions. The climate is hot in summer and
mild in winter. From November to April the weather is very pleasant,
with temperatures ranging from 15 to 24 degree centigrade. Arabic is
the official language, but English is widely used by most businesses.

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 Previous Sponsors
PLATINUM SPONSORS

GOLD SPONSORS

SILVER SPONSORS

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