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The first meeting ofthe Standards and Metrology Institute for the Islamic Countries’ (SMIIC) metrology committee that was jointly hosted by the Abu Dhabi Quality and Conformity Council (QCC) and the Emirates Authority for Standardizationand Metrology (ESMA) was recently concluded in Abu Dhabi.
More than 40 representatives from standards and metrology institutions in Islamic countries participated in the two-daymeeting that aimed toadvancecollective efforts in developinga solidinfrastructure for the metrology sectors in Islamic countries.
The growing need for Islamic countries to implement effectiveand qualitative strategies in areas such asquality infrastructure,especially in scientific metrology and legal metrology,was one of the key issues highlighted during the discussions. The meeting additionally stressed on theneed to unifyefforts foreliminatingthe emerging challenges to free trade.
Participants at the meeting called forthe setting up of an experts committeecomprising a delegate from each country to provide technical support in building capacity.The experts concurred that such an exchange wouldhelp in the sharing of ideas and technology amongcalibration laboratories in different Islamic countries.
Dr Helal Humaid Al Kaabi, Executive Director of the Metrology Centre at QCC,said: “This meeting held in collaborationwithESMA reaffirms our commitment to establishing international partnerships in the field of metrology. It also validates our priority to continuously upgrade the application of these standards. The pilotmeetingconcluded with key outcomes that we are confident will contribute to shaping the metrology infrastructure in the UAE and the region at large.”
Mohammad Al Mulla, Director of Metrology Department at Emirates Authority for Standardization and Metrology (ESMA), and president of Gulf Metrology Association (GULFMET),highlightedthe importance of holdingSMIIC’s developmentmeetings in the UAE.
He said: “The UAE occupies a prime position among the Islamic countries of the world as a hub for free international trade practices and for endorsingbest-in-class procedures and policies to support the national economy.The sustained effortsof all SMIIC stakeholders in organizingsuch meetings and training programswill facilitateskilled professionals to stay updated with industry advances.”
He added: “Islamic countries contribute almost 11 per cent of the world’s GDP.This can be further driven with collaborative thinking in areas such as metrology andinternational standardization.Our participation comes as part of our long term effort tocreate a convivial trade climate that ensures the protection of trading rights and shapes a healthy dealer environment in the GCC region.”
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