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The meeting discussed the Guidance Manual for the Evaluation of Pedestrian, Bicycle, and Micro-Mobility Paths, which is regarded as one of the key technical documents within the Abu Dhabi Service Infrastructure Guides (ISGL).
The guide was prepared at the request of the Integrated Transport Centre of the Department of Municipalities and Transport, in cooperation with Abu Dhabi City Municipality, Al Ain City Municipality, Abu Dhabi Police, United Arab Emirates University (UAEU), Aldar Properties, and specialized consulting companies.
The guide aims to ensure that all road and area plans being developed in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi consider the mobility, comfort, and safety needs of pedestrians, cyclists, and micro-mobility users. Its goal is to provide a safe environment that encourages cycling and sustainable mobility, enhances the physical and psychological health of individuals, and reduces road traffic congestion.
This step aligns with Abu Dhabi's efforts to provide a safe and sustainable environment for mobility. The new guideline includes a set of technical prerequisites and qualifications required for working in the field of assessing pedestrian, bicycle, and micro-mobility infrastructure in road projects and the development of residential and commercial areas. It covers various stages of assessment throughout the project's progress.
H.E. Brigadier Jassim Al Harmoudi, First Vice Chairman of the Committee, said: "The outputs of the Standard Technical Committee’s work reflect the Council’s efforts to achieve its vision of upgrading the quality infrastructure and helping the Emirate of Abu Dhabi excel globally.”
"The Council works in cooperation with government and private sector partners to develop technical and professional standards across various sectors and strives to ensure quality and conformity in all activities and industries," he added.
“Encouraging the use of micro-mobility by providing a safe and comfortable environment for pedestrians, cyclists, and users of these modes of transport will contribute to enhancing individuals' physical and psychological health and reducing traffic congestion on the roads," Brigadier Jassim affirmed.
For his part, Engineer Abdulrahman Al Shizawi, Acting Executive Director of Planning and Strategic Affairs at Abu Dhabi Mobility, said: "The adoption of this guideline is part of our continuous efforts to develop mobility infrastructure in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, in line with the vision of our wise leadership to enhance the sector's sustainability and achieve sustainable development goals. It also reflects our commitment to providing a safe and attractive environment for pedestrians, cyclists, and micro-mobility users."
"We have worked closely with all stakeholders to ensure that the guidelines incorporate global best practices and the latest standards in sustainable transportation infrastructure and safe transportation system implementation,” Engineer Shizawi explained.
“We are confident that implementing these standards will enhance the attractiveness and safety of the road network in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi,” he added.
The meeting discussed the Guidance Manual for the Evaluation of Pedestrian, Bicycle, and Micro-Mobility Paths, which is regarded as one of the key technical documents within the Abu Dhabi Service Infrastructure Guides (ISGL).
The guide was prepared at the request of the Integrated Transport Centre of the Department of Municipalities and Transport, in cooperation with Abu Dhabi City Municipality, Al Ain City Municipality, Abu Dhabi Police, United Arab Emirates University (UAEU), Aldar Properties, and specialized consulting companies.
The guide aims to ensure that all road and area plans being developed in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi consider the mobility, comfort, and safety needs of pedestrians, cyclists, and micro-mobility users. Its goal is to provide a safe environment that encourages cycling and sustainable mobility, enhances the physical and psychological health of individuals, and reduces road traffic congestion.
This step aligns with Abu Dhabi's efforts to provide a safe and sustainable environment for mobility. The new guideline includes a set of technical prerequisites and qualifications required for working in the field of assessing pedestrian, bicycle, and micro-mobility infrastructure in road projects and the development of residential and commercial areas. It covers various stages of assessment throughout the project's progress.
H.E. Brigadier Jassim Al Harmoudi, First Vice Chairman of the Committee, said: "The outputs of the Standard Technical Committee’s work reflect the Council’s efforts to achieve its vision of upgrading the quality infrastructure and helping the Emirate of Abu Dhabi excel globally.”
"The Council works in cooperation with government and private sector partners to develop technical and professional standards across various sectors and strives to ensure quality and conformity in all activities and industries," he added.
“Encouraging the use of micro-mobility by providing a safe and comfortable environment for pedestrians, cyclists, and users of these modes of transport will contribute to enhancing individuals' physical and psychological health and reducing traffic congestion on the roads," Brigadier Jassim affirmed.
For his part, Engineer Abdulrahman Al Shizawi, Acting Executive Director of Planning and Strategic Affairs at Abu Dhabi Mobility, said: "The adoption of this guideline is part of our continuous efforts to develop mobility infrastructure in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, in line with the vision of our wise leadership to enhance the sector's sustainability and achieve sustainable development goals. It also reflects our commitment to providing a safe and attractive environment for pedestrians, cyclists, and micro-mobility users."
"We have worked closely with all stakeholders to ensure that the guidelines incorporate global best practices and the latest standards in sustainable transportation infrastructure and safe transportation system implementation,” Engineer Shizawi explained.
“We are confident that implementing these standards will enhance the attractiveness and safety of the road network in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi,” he added.
The meeting discussed several standards and technical documents, most notably the Abu Dhabi Standard Technical for Smart Gas Meters. These standards were prepared at the request of ADNOC City Gas in cooperation with various government entities, including the Department of Energy, the Department of Municipalities and Transport, the Abu Dhabi Civil Defence Authority, and representatives of the private sector.
These technical standards aim to provide a unified framework for quality control and conformity for the targeted meters, standardize specifications, reduce costs, increase efficiency, and enhance public safety and security in gas handling within the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.
H.E. Brigadier Jassim Al Harmoudi, First Vice Chairman of the Committee, stated, "The outputs of the Standard Technical Committee align with the Council's vision to enhance the quality infrastructure and contribute to enabling the Emirate of Abu Dhabi to excel globally."
"The Council collaborates with government and private sector partners to develop technical and professional standards across various sectors, striving to ensure quality and conformity in all activities and industries," he added.
Brigadier Jassim Al Harmoudi emphasized the importance of these technical standards in improving efficiency and enhancing public safety and security in the gas sector within the Emirate.
H.E. affirmed that the Standard Technical Committee will continue its efforts to develop additional standards and technical documents to further enhance the quality of infrastructure and services in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.
The meeting discussed several standards and technical documents, most notably the Abu Dhabi Standard Technical for Smart Gas Meters. These standards were prepared at the request of ADNOC City Gas in cooperation with various government entities, including the Department of Energy, the Department of Municipalities and Transport, the Abu Dhabi Civil Defence Authority, and representatives of the private sector.
These technical standards aim to provide a unified framework for quality control and conformity for the targeted meters, standardize specifications, reduce costs, increase efficiency, and enhance public safety and security in gas handling within the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.
H.E. Brigadier Jassim Al Harmoudi, First Vice Chairman of the Committee, stated, "The outputs of the Standard Technical Committee align with the Council's vision to enhance the quality infrastructure and contribute to enabling the Emirate of Abu Dhabi to excel globally."
"The Council collaborates with government and private sector partners to develop technical and professional standards across various sectors, striving to ensure quality and conformity in all activities and industries," he added.
Brigadier Jassim Al Harmoudi emphasized the importance of these technical standards in improving efficiency and enhancing public safety and security in the gas sector within the Emirate.
H.E. affirmed that the Standard Technical Committee will continue its efforts to develop additional standards and technical documents to further enhance the quality of infrastructure and services in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.
The meeting discussed a number of technical documents, most notably the “Abu Dhabi Guidelines for Agricultural Maintenance Operations” prepared by the Department of Municipalities and Transport in collaboration with the Environment Agency, Agriculture and Food Safety Authority, Tadweer, Abu Dhabi Distribution Company, Al Ain Distribution, and representatives from the private sector.
The guide aims to standardize the criteria and procedures to be followed in the maintenance of agricultural assets to support maintenance operations, raise the efficiency of assets, preserve them, and highlight the aesthetic face of the environment.
The document is a guide that helps individuals, specialists, interested parties, and operation and maintenance contractors follow the best methods and practices to preserve agricultural assets and provide the highest levels of service.
The guide is very important for the Emirate of Abu Dhabi as it contributes to raising the efficiency of the maintenance of agricultural assets, preserving them, highlighting the aesthetic face of the environment, and improving the quality of life.
H.E Brigadier Jassim Al Harmoudi, First Vice Chairman of the Committee, said: “The outputs of the Standard Technical Committee work come as a result of the Council's efforts to achieve its vision to upgrade the quality infrastructure and contribute to enabling the Emirate of Abu Dhabi to stand out globally.”
“The Council works in cooperation with government and private sector partners to develop technical and professional standards in various sectors and strives to ensure quality and conformity in all activities and industries,” he added.
The meeting discussed a number of technical documents, most notably the “Abu Dhabi Guidelines for Agricultural Maintenance Operations” prepared by the Department of Municipalities and Transport in collaboration with the Environment Agency, Agriculture and Food Safety Authority, Tadweer, Abu Dhabi Distribution Company, Al Ain Distribution, and representatives from the private sector.
The guide aims to standardize the criteria and procedures to be followed in the maintenance of agricultural assets to support maintenance operations, raise the efficiency of assets, preserve them, and highlight the aesthetic face of the environment.
The document is a guide that helps individuals, specialists, interested parties, and operation and maintenance contractors follow the best methods and practices to preserve agricultural assets and provide the highest levels of service.
The guide is very important for the Emirate of Abu Dhabi as it contributes to raising the efficiency of the maintenance of agricultural assets, preserving them, highlighting the aesthetic face of the environment, and improving the quality of life.
H.E Brigadier Jassim Al Harmoudi, First Vice Chairman of the Committee, said: “The outputs of the Standard Technical Committee work come as a result of the Council's efforts to achieve its vision to upgrade the quality infrastructure and contribute to enabling the Emirate of Abu Dhabi to stand out globally.”
“The Council works in cooperation with government and private sector partners to develop technical and professional standards in various sectors and strives to ensure quality and conformity in all activities and industries,” he added.
The guidebook aims to provide a comprehensive reference framework for stakeholders, policymakers, and food programs by including the latest studies in modern functional nutrition principles, food behaviors and eating disorders, and the gut microbiome. The guidebook also provides reference support for a number of related projects implemented by stakeholders to ensure the health and safety of food service recipients.
ADECA emphasizes the importance of this guidebook in supporting efforts to reduce the risk of childhood obesity in the Emirate by providing a unified reference framework for stakeholders to ensure healthy food availability for the target groups.
H.E. Brigadier Jassim Al Harmoudi, First Vice Chairman of the Committee, said: "The outcomes of the Technical Standard Committee’s work are in line with the Council's efforts to realize its vision to upgrade the quality infrastructure and contribute to enabling the Emirate of Abu Dhabi to excel globally.”
“The Council works in cooperation with government and private sector partners to develop technical and professional standards in various sectors and strives to ensure quality and conformity in all activities and industries,“ he added.
Fatima Al Melhi, Special Projects Department Acting Director at ADECA, stressed the authority’s keenness to collaborate with various partners to promote public health and proper nutrition for children in Abu Dhabi by developing policies, services, and programs that support parents and caregivers in achieving this goal.
Al Melhi highlighted the importance of the role of parents and the community in promoting awareness of the importance of healthy nutrition and adopting healthy eating habits for children and all family members. She emphasized that joint community efforts contribute significantly to improving the overall health and well-being of children.
The guidebook aims to provide a comprehensive reference framework for stakeholders, policymakers, and food programs by including the latest studies in modern functional nutrition principles, food behaviors and eating disorders, and the gut microbiome. The guidebook also provides reference support for a number of related projects implemented by stakeholders to ensure the health and safety of food service recipients.
ADECA emphasizes the importance of this guidebook in supporting efforts to reduce the risk of childhood obesity in the Emirate by providing a unified reference framework for stakeholders to ensure healthy food availability for the target groups.
H.E. Brigadier Jassim Al Harmoudi, First Vice Chairman of the Committee, said: "The outcomes of the Technical Standard Committee’s work are in line with the Council's efforts to realize its vision to upgrade the quality infrastructure and contribute to enabling the Emirate of Abu Dhabi to excel globally.”
“The Council works in cooperation with government and private sector partners to develop technical and professional standards in various sectors and strives to ensure quality and conformity in all activities and industries,“ he added.
Fatima Al Melhi, Special Projects Department Acting Director at ADECA, stressed the authority’s keenness to collaborate with various partners to promote public health and proper nutrition for children in Abu Dhabi by developing policies, services, and programs that support parents and caregivers in achieving this goal.
Al Melhi highlighted the importance of the role of parents and the community in promoting awareness of the importance of healthy nutrition and adopting healthy eating habits for children and all family members. She emphasized that joint community efforts contribute significantly to improving the overall health and well-being of children.
The campaign focused on light bulbs and water-saving devices of all kinds to ensure that these products continue to meet the requirements and conditions for obtaining the Mark of Trust and Certificate of Conformity.
During the campaign, inspectors visited several establishments across the Emirate's markets and tested random samples in accordance with the relevant requirements and conditions. The results of the campaign confirmed that these products continue to meet the safety requirements for consumers.
H.E. Khalaf Al Mazrouei, Executive Director of the Market & Consumer Services Sector, emphasized that the sector's inspectors are the Council’s field arm, assigned to inspect and monitor products in the markets in accordance with international best practices to ensure the safety of products and their compliance with relevant standards and technical regulations.
Al Mazrouei pointed out that ADQCC ensures the conformity of products in the market through six operational activities: field inspection visits, smart inspections, conformity programs, cooperation with partners, consumer communications, corrective actions, and product recalls.
He explained that smart inspections complement field inspections to ensure that products offered for electronic sale in the Emirate comply with the relevant standards and legislation. Samples of these products are selected and sent to accredited laboratories to ensure their continued conformity.
The campaign focused on light bulbs and water-saving devices of all kinds to ensure that these products continue to meet the requirements and conditions for obtaining the Mark of Trust and Certificate of Conformity.
During the campaign, inspectors visited several establishments across the Emirate's markets and tested random samples in accordance with the relevant requirements and conditions. The results of the campaign confirmed that these products continue to meet the safety requirements for consumers.
H.E. Khalaf Al Mazrouei, Executive Director of the Market & Consumer Services Sector, emphasized that the sector's inspectors are the Council’s field arm, assigned to inspect and monitor products in the markets in accordance with international best practices to ensure the safety of products and their compliance with relevant standards and technical regulations.
Al Mazrouei pointed out that ADQCC ensures the conformity of products in the market through six operational activities: field inspection visits, smart inspections, conformity programs, cooperation with partners, consumer communications, corrective actions, and product recalls.
He explained that smart inspections complement field inspections to ensure that products offered for electronic sale in the Emirate comply with the relevant standards and legislation. Samples of these products are selected and sent to accredited laboratories to ensure their continued conformity.
The indicators confirmed the ADQCC's dedication to ensuring the safety of products and standards traded in the markets, protecting the rights of both traders and consumers, enhancing confidence in local markets, and supporting the economy of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.
According to Emirates News Agency (WAM), based on official data obtained from the Council, the ADQCC's Market & Consumer Services Sector inspected more than 48,000 products to verify their compliance with specifications. This included more than 45,000 products during field inspections and nearly 3,000 products through platforms.
During the same period, the authorities also verified 7,800 legal measuring tools. The total number of verified prepackaged products reached 620, which is equivalent to 18,300 samples. They also withdrew 42 products from the market for not conforming to the required specifications and standards, including 2,216 items. Additionally, they corrected 27 products, which is equivalent to 9,024 items.
During the second quarter of 2024, the ADQCC's Central Testing Laboratory carried out 104,773 laboratory tests in its various fields of testing, including food, liquids, water, medicines, medical equipment, building and construction materials, transformer oils, environment, agriculture, and cosmetics.
The laboratory tests for water topped the list with 58,772 tests, followed by food and liquids with 30,922 tests, 7,341 tests for the environment, 4,674 tests for transformer oils, 1,899 tests for building and construction materials, and 575 general tests.
The Central Testing Laboratory also carried out 311 tests for medicines and medical equipment, 181 agricultural tests in the Emirate, 79 tests for cosmetics, and 19 technical consultations during the same period.
During the second quarter of 2024, the Emirates Metrology Institute, part of the Abu Dhabi Quality and Conformity Council, issued 125 calibration certificates, conducted 16 intercomparisons equivalent to 42 working hours, implemented a training program equivalent to 8 working hours, and issued 13 training certificates. Additionally, it provided 9 consultancy services equivalent to 83 working hours and issued 26 consultancy reports.
Regarding the indicators of the Conformity and Standards Services Sector, 869 requests for the renewal of conformity of individual services were monitored, and 309 other certificates were issued. Within the framework of the product conformity certificate, 88 certificates were renewed, 73 requests for issuing another certificate, 35 requests for product registration certificates, 20 licenses were issued using a trust mark, and 4 licenses were renewed.
The indicators confirmed the ADQCC's dedication to ensuring the safety of products and standards traded in the markets, protecting the rights of both traders and consumers, enhancing confidence in local markets, and supporting the economy of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.
According to Emirates News Agency (WAM), based on official data obtained from the Council, the ADQCC's Market & Consumer Services Sector inspected more than 48,000 products to verify their compliance with specifications. This included more than 45,000 products during field inspections and nearly 3,000 products through platforms.
During the same period, the authorities also verified 7,800 legal measuring tools. The total number of verified prepackaged products reached 620, which is equivalent to 18,300 samples. They also withdrew 42 products from the market for not conforming to the required specifications and standards, including 2,216 items. Additionally, they corrected 27 products, which is equivalent to 9,024 items.
During the second quarter of 2024, the ADQCC's Central Testing Laboratory carried out 104,773 laboratory tests in its various fields of testing, including food, liquids, water, medicines, medical equipment, building and construction materials, transformer oils, environment, agriculture, and cosmetics.
The laboratory tests for water topped the list with 58,772 tests, followed by food and liquids with 30,922 tests, 7,341 tests for the environment, 4,674 tests for transformer oils, 1,899 tests for building and construction materials, and 575 general tests.
The Central Testing Laboratory also carried out 311 tests for medicines and medical equipment, 181 agricultural tests in the Emirate, 79 tests for cosmetics, and 19 technical consultations during the same period.
During the second quarter of 2024, the Emirates Metrology Institute, part of the Abu Dhabi Quality and Conformity Council, issued 125 calibration certificates, conducted 16 intercomparisons equivalent to 42 working hours, implemented a training program equivalent to 8 working hours, and issued 13 training certificates. Additionally, it provided 9 consultancy services equivalent to 83 working hours and issued 26 consultancy reports.
Regarding the indicators of the Conformity and Standards Services Sector, 869 requests for the renewal of conformity of individual services were monitored, and 309 other certificates were issued. Within the framework of the product conformity certificate, 88 certificates were renewed, 73 requests for issuing another certificate, 35 requests for product registration certificates, 20 licenses were issued using a trust mark, and 4 licenses were renewed.
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