MESAT is an association of academics, practitioners and managers of asphalt roads serving as a technical forum to share knowledge and develop effective methods for the delivery and maintenance of asphalt roads in the Middle East. MESAT enjoys close ties with asphalt researchers in North America and Europe and is, thus, part of a global network of scientific societies working to create an environmentally friendly and sustainable asphalt road infrastructure.

Objectives of MESAT:

• Foster sharing of scientific and engineering knowledge about asphalt materials and roads.

• Offer timely and easily accessible technical information about asphalts via the internet and proceedings of periodic technical conferences.

• Coordinate a biannual symposium to present peer-reviewed technical papers, training workshops and exhibitions of asphalt testing and construction equipment manufacturers.

• Advocate the best practices in the research, publication and building of asphalt roads.

• Bridge the gap between research and practice.

• Communicate and share experiences with other asphalt technology associations around the world.