The UAE’s Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT) has signed a MoU with global standardisation organisation American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) to promote the growth of UAE’s economy and further develop national standards for health, safety, and the environment.
As per the MoU, the two entities will strengthen their relationship to promote communication between the two organisations; avoid duplication of work where possible; promote knowledge of the standards development activities of each organisation; utilise the resources of ASTM International to strengthen MoIAT’s standards system; and promote MoIAT’s adoption of ASTM International’s standards.
This in line with the ministry’s efforts to collaborate with global partners in the field of standardisation as part of its work to align with international standards and best practices, said Omar Al Suwaidi, Under-Secretary of MoIAT, after signing the pact with Teresa Cendrowska, Vice President of Global Cooperation, ASTM, on the sidelines of the ISO Annual Meeting 2022 held in Abu Dhabi.
The MoU is a means of supporting the ministry's efforts to enhance quality infrastructure, boost conformity and align with international standards to increase the UAE’s competitiveness," stated Al Suwaidi.
"Through the harmonisation of national standards with international best practices, MoIAT will continue to drive innovation, ensure the adoption of advanced technology, and develop quality infrastructure in line with our country’s national industrial strategy," he added.
Cendrowska said the MoU highlights the mutually beneficial relationship ASTM International has had with the standards bodies in the UAE and the GCC region for many years and is the reason ASTM established its first international Chapter in the UAE in 2019."
Earlier this week, MoIAT had signed a separate MoU with the Korean Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS) with the aim of enhancing global trade.
Trade and sustainability are key topics being explored at the ISO Annual Meeting 2022, which is taking place under the theme of "Collaborating for Good".
More than 5,000 delegates, including officials and representatives of national standardisation bodies, as well as experts and technicians from 163 countries, are participating in the event.
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