DFI Middle East

DFI has an international membership and a global focus. If you work in the deep foundations industry in the Middle East, you have the added benefit of a local DFI presence with the independent association. DFI Middle East formed in 2010 following a successful Piling Summit in Dubai, UAE, organized by IQPC and programmed by DFI and the Dubai Technology and Media Free Zone Authority (DTMFZA). Since then, we have organized a dozen conferences and workshop, and participated in industry events throughout the region.

Meet the DFI Middle East Team

These members support DFI Middle East with their valuable insight and experience.

DFI Middle East Regional Report

In 2025, DFI’s Middle East Chapter centered its efforts on preparing for the Geotechnical Talks at The Big 5 Global Dubai, taking place November 24–27, just as this issue of the magazine is published. This annual session has become the chapter ’s flagship event; attracting engineers, contractors, academics and technology providers from across the region.

Tea Time Technical Talks

DFI’s Middle East Chapter is pleased to bring quality presentations on timely technical topics to geoprofessionals in the Middle Eastern and Northern African regions. Best part? They are online so you can log in from anywhere in the world and participate!

The Tea Time Technical Talks occur on the first Tuesday of every other month from January through November 2023 from 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. UAE ST.

Each Talk includes a technical presentation by an industry expert followed by a question and answer session.