The Middle East Drymix Mortar Association (MEDMA) is set to host its prominent event, Drymix Mortars in the Middle East 2025, at the Sharjah Expo Centre on October 22, 2025. Celebrating its eighteenth edition, this event continues to be the premier platform for drymix mortar specialists, construction professionals, and institutional leaders throughout the Middle East, North Africa, and beyond.
The event is supported by the Sharjah Department of Public Works, University of Sharjah, American University of Sharjah, Abu Dhabi University, the Jahzin Program by Sharjah Holdings, and over 100 top companies in construction and building materials. Major sponsors include Blackburn Chemicals, Celotech, Dow Construction Chemicals, Evonik Industries, Haver & Boecker, Imerys, m-tec, NIFLQ, Organik Kimya, Pidilite Puma, Thrakon, and Wacker Chemie. The 2025 edition once again brings together academia, industry, and government to promote modern, efficient, and sustainable construction practices in the region.
This one-day conference features a comprehensive technical program, an interactive industry showcase, and the unveiling of the Drymix Mortar Yearbook 2025. Participants will explore cutting-edge technologies such as 3D concrete printing, sustainable binder development, AI-driven concrete strength prediction, and decarbonization strategies for the cement sector.
Notable sessions include “Rheology-Based Characterization of 3D-Printed Concrete Mixtures with Local UAE Materials” by Abu Dhabi University; “A Patented Approach to 3D Concrete Printing for Next-Generation Structural Elements” by the American University of Sharjah; “An Approach for Porosity-Driven AI-Based Concrete Compressive Strength Prediction” by the University of Sharjah; and “Progress of the Standardization, Certification, and Enforcement Project for Cementitious Tile Adhesives (CTA) in Dubai,” presented by MEDMA’s Workgroup on CTA.
A standout feature of MEDMA 2025 is the active involvement of university students showcasing innovative research that mirrors the future of sustainable construction. The student poster session will display projects from leading UAE universities, including “Infrastructure Growth Assessment of Urban Areas Utilizing a GIS Environment: Case Study of Sharjah City” and “FillWaves®: Self-Compacted Soil for Sustainable Construction.” These contributions highlight the creativity and technical excellence of future engineers dedicated to advancing sustainable development and smart urban growth across the region.
