The Institute of Corrosion (ICorr) is pleased to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Materials Engineering Association (MEA) of Saudi Arabia https://mea.org.sa/en/, marking a major step forward in fostering collaboration and mutual advancement within the global corrosion and materials engineering community.
The signing took place on 12th November 2025 during the 19th Middle East Corrosion Conference (MECC), held in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, a premier regional event that brings together industry leaders, researchers, and professionals dedicated to advancing corrosion science and engineering.
Representing ICorr, Dr Yunnan Gao, President of the Institute of Corrosion, formally signed the MoU alongside Dr Tariq A. Alghamdi, Chairman of the Materials Engineering Association. The agreement sets out a framework for collaborative initiatives, knowledge exchange, professional development, and joint technical activities between the two organisations.
Speaking at the signing, Dr Yunnan Gao commented:
“This MoU represents an important milestone for ICorr as we continue to strengthen our international partnerships. Working closely with MEA will enable us to share expertise, promote best practices, and create new opportunities for our members to engage in global professional activities. Together, we aim to advance corrosion prevention and materials integrity for the benefit of the wider industry.”
The collaboration is expected to include joint seminars, technical exchanges, training programmes, and opportunities for members from both organisations to participate in collaborative events.
The Institute of Corrosion looks forward to building a strong and lasting relationship with the Materials Engineering Association, reinforcing the shared commitment of both organisations to excellence and innovation in corrosion management and materials engineering.
For more information about ICorr’s international collaborations and upcoming initiatives, please visit www.icorr.org.
