SAE Newsletters

SAE Newsletter – 2026-07 – Volume 17, Issue 2

This issue features insightful articles on the Qosh Tepa Irrigation Canal and its regional impact, Afghanistan’s potential for energy security through coal reserves, and a deep dive into the architectural majesty of the Grand Mosque of Herat. Plus, read about the latest educational initiatives from AEBT and updates on upcoming SAE leadership elections.

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SAE Newsletter – 2012-01 – Volume 2, Issue 1

Highlights the results of the 2011 Society election, discusses a strategic grain reserve program in Afghanistan, and reviews capacity-building efforts for the Ministry of Energy and Water.

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SAE Newsletter – 2025-09 – Volume 16, Issue 3

Provides a comprehensive, multi-part review of how climate change impacts Afghanistan's water resources and offers a comparative analysis of property rights in the US versus Afghanistan.

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SAE Newsletter – 2025-07 – Volume 16, Issue 2

Showcases ASTM International's role in Afghanistan's infrastructure, details the utility of check dams for rural water storage, and explores Lean Six Sigma in industrial energy efficiency.

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SAE Newsletter – 2025-01 – Volume 15, Issue 4

Highlights the integration of traditional knowledge and modern science for climate-resilient water management and introduces the historical timeline presented in the new book, "Afghanistan Untold."

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SAE Newsletter – 2024-04 – Volume 14, Issue 2

Explores the complex hydro-politics of the Helmand River and offers a detailed architectural analysis of traditional and English styles within the historic Peacock House in Murad Khani.

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SAE Newsletter – 2023-04 – Volume 13, Issue 2

Explores the foundational design of modern digital electronic systems, provides ongoing analysis of Kabul’s aquifers, and announces the transition in the eNewsletter's editorial leadership.

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SAE Newsletter – 2022-07 – Volume 12, Issue 3

Formally introduces the Bamiyan International Student Design Competition to rehouse cave dwellers and evaluates further infrastructural solutions to mitigate Kabul's ongoing water crisis.

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SAE Newsletter – 2022-01 – Volume 12, Issue 1

Discusses the overarching impact of municipal government engineering, details a joint venture with Planate Management Group, and updates the community on emergency housing and fundraising distributions.

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SAE Newsletter – 2021-07 – Volume 11, Issue 3

Marks the transition of the eNewsletter’s Editor-in-Chief, details new strategic plans for urban planning and government liaison subcommittees, and explores renewable energy potential.

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SAE Newsletter – 2020-10 – Volume 10, Issue 4

Summarizes the critical peer review conducted by SAE experts on the "Housing Standards of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan" and reflects on the history of the Afghan Institute of Technology.

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SAE Newsletter – 2020-04 – Volume 10, Issue 2

Addresses severe groundwater depletion by proposing an Aquifer Storage and Recovery (ASR) program for Kabul and highlights AEBT's transformative tele-education and tele-medicine initiatives.

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SAE Newsletter – 2020-01 – Volume 10, Issue 1

Documents the pre-rehabilitation architectural condition of the historic Dar-ul-Aman Palace and explores how ASTM International helps shape Afghanistan’s quality infrastructure standards.

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SAE Newsletter – 2019-07 – Volume 9, Issue 3

Investigates the strategic management of Afghanistan’s vital water resources and highlights the academic contributions of University of Florida engineering professor, Dr. Fazil T. Najafi.

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SAE Newsletter – 2018-10 – Volume 8, Issue 4

Evaluates the Colorado Department of Transportation’s applied research program for potential implementation in Afghanistan and gathers insights from the former governor of Kabul Province.

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SAE Newsletter – 2017-10 – Volume 7, Issue 4

Previews the 2017 SAE Annual Conference dedicated to sustainable land development and explores a 40-year legacy of geotechnical engineering via an interview with Dr. A. Saboor Rahim.

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SAE Newsletter – 2017-07 – Volume 7, Issue 3

Prepares the membership for the 2017 SAE elections and draws upon the extensive aerospace engineering expertise of Boeing Technical Fellow and former Kabul University Professor, Mr. Hafizullah Wardak.

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SAE Newsletter – 2017-04 – Volume 7, Issue 2

Showcases the architectural grandeur of the new Parliament Complex, evaluates the effects of climate change on water resources, and highlights advancements in tele-education at Herat University.

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SAE Newsletter – 2016-10 – Volume 6, Issue 4

Reviews the executive committee's strategic outreach efforts and presents an in-depth conversation with the former Minister of Public Works regarding national infrastructure initiatives.

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SAE Newsletter – 2016-04 – Volume 6, Issue 2

Introduces the Standardized Precipitation Index (SPI) to better manage cyclical droughts in Afghanistan and offers insights from the Vice President of the NYC School Construction Authority.

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SAE Newsletter – 2015-10 – Volume 5, Issue 4

Explores strategies for rebuilding sustainable communities in post-conflict Afghanistan and provides a critical analysis of antibiotic resistance as an emerging threat in agricultural systems.

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SAE Newsletter – 2015-07 – Volume 5, Issue 3

Chronicles the SAE President's strategic meetings with Afghanistan's top government officials and explores the foundational development of standard specifications for testing and materials.

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SAE Newsletter – 2014-01 – Volume 4, Issue 1

Prepares the community for the pivotal 2014 SAE elections, details the annual General Assembly proceedings, and highlights the professional achievements of our distinguished members.

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SAE Newsletter – 2013-07 – Volume 3, Issue 3

Emphasizes the critical implementation and training for the International Building Code (IBC) within Afghanistan, alongside expert perspectives on resolving specialized geotechnical engineering challenges.

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SAE Newsletter – 2013-01 – Volume 3, Issue 1

Focuses on conserving Afghanistan's historic urban architecture while featuring insightful keynote presentations on building the nation's human capital and employing warm mix asphalt.

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SAE Newsletter – 2012-07 – Volume 2, Issue 3

Showcases a collaborative teleconference with Afghanistan's Minister of Public Works and highlights a pivotal educational partnership between the University of Hartford and Herat University.

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