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KHALID Y. AL-QAHTANI

Sr. Vice President
Engineering Services, Aramco

Dear Participants,

It gives me a great pleasure to invite you to participate in the 19th Middle East Corrosion Conference and Exhibition (MECC), organized by Materials Engineering Association, AMPP Dhahran Saudi Arabia Chapter and the Bahrain Society of Engineers, which will take place during 11-13, November 2025 in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The MECC has been recognized to be one of the prominent regional conferences to disseminate current trends, recent advances and new disruptive technologies in corrosion management since its inception in 1979. This conference has been the pinnacle of collaboration in managing and eliminating corrosion specifically in the energy and petrochemical industries. Industry leaders, technology providers, research centers and talented professionals have been gathering every other year to leave their mark on the history of corrosion management and showcasing their contributions in corrosion control and mitigation. This year marks the first time MECC will be hosted in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, broadening our network and opening doors to new participants and partners. Moreover, the conference will address several important topics with focus on the digital transformation and advanced materials. MECC will bring once again global focus on the new development and trends of materials protection and performance. In parallel with the technical program, the conference will organize an exhibition for the industry leaders to showcase their latest products and technologies. MECC is a place where regional and international experts gather to share their experience, knowledge and passion about corrosion. At MECC, you will have the opportunity to present and contribute amongst your peers and interested professionals over the course of 3 days. In continuation with our great success from previous events, I welcome you all to join us in the 19th Middle East Corrosion Conference and Exhibition.