The International Society for Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering (ISSMGE) has officially launched the ISSMGE UAE Chapter, marking a historic milestone as the first ISSMGE member society in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region.
The new chapter strengthens the UAEs role in advancing geotechnical engineering and creates a platform for regional cooperation, knowledge exchange, and innovation across the Middle East. The ISSMGE UAE Chapter will connect local engineers and academics with the global geotechnical community of 91 Member Societies and more than 20,000 professionals.
The founding leadership of the ISSMGE UAE Chapter includes:
- Prof. Ghanim Kashwani, PhD, CEng, FICE President
- Prof. Dr. Marwan Alzaylaie Vice President
- Prof. Zahid Khan Founding Member
