Prof. Jian Zhao's course "Rock Mechanics Principles" was recorded between 2016 and 2020 and has been available for viewing on the ISRM website since its release.

In 2024, Mr. Tareq Albukhari, Lecturer in Rock Mechanics at the University of Tripoli in Libya, requested ISRM’s authorization to translate the course into Arabic. His goal was to meet the growing needs of students, researchers, and professionals in the Arab world, while also supporting academic and practical use in universities and scientific institutions. Prof. Jian Zhao welcomed the initiative and promptly authorized the publication of the translation.

The Arabic version is now available on the ISRM website as an e-book. A printed edition will also be produced by Mr. Albukhari for strictly non-commercial purposes.