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WELCOME TO
ACI ABU DHABI UAE CHAPTER
American Concrete Institute (ACI)
Abu Dhabi – UAE Chapter was established in 2019 to further education
and technical practice, scientific investigation, and research.
It is committed to organizing the efforts of its members in
gathering, correlating, and disseminating information on the design,
construction, manufacture, use, and maintenance and
restoration of concrete and related materials for the benefit of society.
Upcoming Events
ECO Materials 2024: Emerging Construction Materials – Towards Sustainable and Resilient Cities
Date: Feb 1-2, 2024
Venue: Lecture Hall 007, Building A6, New York University Abu Dhabi, Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Registration: https://wp.nyu.edu/ecomaterials2024/register/
Find out more here
Past Events
Limestone Calcined Clay Cements (LC3) Information Day in Dubai
Date: Nov 03, 2021 Time: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Venue: Dubai Expo Registration: Participation upon request, please contact: lc3@epfl.ch
ACI Abu Dhabi – UAE Chapter Launch Event
Date: Feb 05, 2019 Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Venue: West Forum (E002), C2 Building, New York University Abu Dhabi, Saadiyat Island Speaker: Kyle E. Krall, PE, Thornton Tomasetti, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Limestone Calcined Clay Cements (LC3) Information Day at NYU Abu Dhabi
Date: Feb 05, 2019 Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Venue: West Forum (E002), C2 Building, New York University Abu Dhabi, Saadiyat Island
EVENTS
ABOUT
The purpose of the Chapter is to align with and further the objectives for which American Concrete Institute, a Michigan nonprofit corporation (“ACI”), was organized.
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To further education and technical practice, scientific investigation and research, and development of standards for design and construction incorporating concrete and related materials.
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To organize the efforts of its members for a nonprofit public service in gathering, correlating, and disseminating information.
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To address design, construction, manufacture, use, maintenance and restoration of concrete and related materials.
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To promote and improve technology, technical competence, design, and construction for the benefit of society.
The Chapter is accordingly organized and shall be operated exclusively for educational and scientific purposes. In conducting the aforementioned affairs, the Chapter shall pay due attention to all trade regulations and shall not in any manner violate federal, state, or provincial trade regulations.
BOARD OF DIRECTION
Dr. Kemal Celik
President
Dr. Borja Garcia de Soto
Vice President
Dr. Ghanim Kashwani
Executive Director
Aktham AlChaar
Secretary
Nouran ElMesalami
Treasurer
ACI-Abu Dhabi Chapter members will enjoy the following benefits:
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Digital subscription to Concrete International magazine,
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Discounts for ACI Abu Dhabi-affiliated events,
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3 ACI University course tokens,
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Access to the ACI Membership Directory, and
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Printable ACI Membership certificate
Student membership is free, while a fee of 100 AED will be applied for individuals and professionals. Please fill up the following form, and we will send you further instructions on how to complete the registration. Processing time will take approximately 4-8 weeks.
MEMBERSHIP
FELLOWSHIP INFO
Dear Students,
The ACI Foundation announces the fellowship and scholarship program in the MENA region for AY 2022-2023.
This year, the ACI Foundation is offering a specific Graduate Fellowship of $10,000 (USD) and 11 scholarships (each worth USD 5,000) available to undergraduate and graduate students in full-time concrete-related degree programs. Architecture; architectural, civil, or structural engineering; concrete industry or construction management; and materials science are eligible.
Please note that the deadline for students to complete their online applications is November 2, 2021, at 11:59 p.m. EST. If you are interested in more information on the ACI Foundation Fellowship and Scholarship Program, please visit: https://www.acifoundation.org/scholarships.aspx and refer to the flyer attached. As ACI Abu Dhabi – UAE Chapter, we are here to assist should you have any questions or concerns.
Sincerely,
CONTACT
NYU Abu Dhabi, Saadiyat Island
Experimental Research Building (C1), 036
P.O. Box 129188, Abu Dhabi, UAE