resistant, namely composite and nonmetallic pipes and fittings,” Al-Bayat said. Composite materials, though, are another challenge for NDT to perform reliable inspection and ensure its safe deployment. To meet the challenges, Al-Bayat said, “We are investing in new NDT technologies by partnering with world-class advanced NDT service providers, research and development centers and academic institutions under various joint industry programs.” In conclusion, he said, “Not only do our communities and countries rely on the petroleum industry's ability to provide a stable supply of energy, but so do the entire global economy and countless individuals around the world. I believe that by working together and, in fact, only by working together, we can fulfill our commitments.” One key to that strategy is the nondestructive testing (NDT) professionals who gathered recently to network and hear the latest information on how to keep the industry humming. For the fifth consecutive year, the Middle East Nondestructive Testing (MENDT) Conference and Exhibition was held in Bahrain. The three-day affair was organized by the Bahrain Society of Engineers in association with the Saudi Chapter of the American Society for Nondestructive Testing under the theme, “Leading Toward Innovative Solutions.” --MORE
