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Review
MECOC Expo 2026
Abu Dhabi
26-29 Jan 2026
Towards Sustainable Future for the
Energy Industry
The 5th Edition of the Middle East Metal-
lurgy, Corrosion & Coatings Expo (MECOC
Expo 2026) concluded at the prestigious
Rixos Marina, Abu Dhabi, marking three
days of high-impact technical discussions,
industry collaboration, and knowledge
exchange focused on materials per-
formance, corrosion control, coatings,
non-metallic materials, and steel technolo-
gies for the oil & gas and industrial sectors.
Bringing together senior decision-makers,
engineers, technology providers, and global
experts from across the energy and indus-
trial landscape, MECOC Expo 2026 reaf-
fi rmed its position as the region’s leading
technical platform for advancing asset
integrity, reliability, and materials engineer-
ing excellence.
Strong Leadership & High-Level Opening
The conference was led by Mr. Juma Al
Maskari, Vice President – Maintenance,
ADNOC Distribution, serving as Confer-
ence Executive Chairman, and Mr. Omar
El Sinnary, Manager – Engineering Ser-
vices (Inspection & Corrosion) as Technical
Chairman, who together curated a robust,
industry-driven technical program address-
ing real-world operational challenges.
A major highlight of MECOC Expo 2026
was the distinguished keynote addresses
delivered by:
Mr. Juma Rashid Al Qaydi, Vice President of
Asset Integrity Group Project & Engineering,
ADNOC HQ
Mr. Raymond Burke, Vice President – Tech-
nology, ADNOC Group Headquarters
Ahmed A. Al-Umair, Sr. Engineering Con-
sultant / Certifi ed Engineering Arbitrator,
Aramco
Their insights set the tone for high-level
discussions on technology-driven innova-
tion, materials performance, and the future
of corrosion and coatings management in
complex operating environments.
Three Parallel Conferences, One Unifi ed
Vision
MECOC Expo 2026 hosted three simultane-
ous high-level conference tracks:
Future Steel Conference – exploring inno-
vations in steel manufacturing, processing,
and applications
Corrosion & Coatings Conference –
addressing corrosion mitigation, asset
integrity, and advanced protection systems
Non-Metallic Materials Conference – show-
casing advancements in composite and
non-metallic technologies
Across the three days, 75+ expert speakers
delivered keynote sessions, panel discus-
sions, and in-depth technical presentations
covering topics such as materials selection,
degradation mechanisms, inspection tech-
nologies, lifecycle optimization, surface pro-
tection systems, and sustainability-driven
engineering.
A High-Impact Exhibition Floor
Running alongside the conference, the
MECOC Expo 2026 featured Exclusive
Coating Seminar hosted by Sigma Paint and
Exhibition with more than 30 leading exhib-
itors, showcasing cutting-edge technologies
and solutions designed to enhance asset
reliability, safety, and sustainability.
Participating companies included industry
leaders such as Sigma Paints, PPG, ROCK-
WOOL, Sealumet, Denso, FTV Proclad,
Integrity Products, NOV, Elements, Aspen
Aerogel, Cenosco, Stopaq, Kaefar and many
others. The exhibition fl oor served as a
dynamic marketplace for technology dis-
covery, partnership building, and business
development.
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