The Middle East Stone Show in Dubai is September 4-6. Show organizers estimate there are currently some $100 Billion in major stone construction projects ongoing in the MENA (Morocco-Egypt-North Africa) region, from airports to hospitals.

The Middle East Stone Show in Dubai is September 4-6. Show organizers estimate there are currently some $100 Billion in major stone construction  projects ongoing in the MENA (Morocco-Egypt-North Africa) region, from airports to hospitals.

Natural Stone Institute will participate in the Middle East Stone Show, scheduled September 4-6 in Dubai. In addition to exhibiting at the show, Natural Stone Institute will present several free educational seminars as part of the show’s Stone Conference. 

Educational seminar topics will include an introduction to natural stone, stone testing and ASTM standards, the NSC 373 sustainability standard, best practices and techniques for exterior stone wall cladding, and the Natural Stone Supplier to Buyer Manual. Natural Stone Institute technical director Chuck Muehlbauer will act as chair of the Stone Conference, providing introductory and closing remarks on each of the three days of the event. Muehlbauer will be joined by several Natural Stone Institute members who will share their expertise during the seminars.

The Middle East Stone Show has also joined the growing list of trade fairs that are supporting Use Natural Stone. All attendee badges will include the Use Natural Stone logo, encouraging stone companies to get involved. Signage onsite at the show will also promote this program. 

This is the fourth consecutive year that the association has attended and provided education at this event. For more information, visit www.middleeaststone.com.