This is the latest report in a process towards International Cataloguing Principles that began in 2003 and will continue through 2007. Through the series of meetings represented by each volume the reader will be able to track the development and consultation taking place throughout the different parts of the world that will culminate with the creation of a truly international set of principles to guide the development of cataloguing codes worldwide. This volume contains information in English and Arabic on the recommendations of cataloguing experts from countries in the Arabic-speaking Middle East. The April 2006 draft Statement on International Cataloguing Principles included here reflects the votes of agreement from all participants of the IME ICC1 (Europe and Anglo-American), IME ICC2 (Latin America and the Caribbean), and IME ICC3 (Middle East).

This book comprises the proceedings of the 8th International Conference on Advanced Composite Materials in Bridges and Structures (ACMBS) 2021. The contents of this volume focus on recent technological advances in the field of material behavior, seismic performance, fire resistance, structural health monitoring, sustainability, rehabilitation of structures, etc. The contents cover latest advances especially in applications in reinforced concrete, wood, masonry and steel structures, field application, bond development and splice length of FRB bars, structural shapes and fully composite bars, etc. This volume will prove a valuable resource for those in academia and industry.