Abu Dhabi May 20, 2024: The Abu Dhabi Quality and Conformity Council, represented by the Emirates Metrology Institute, in partnership and cooperation with the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology, and Mohammed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence, celebrated the World Metrology Day in Masdar City under the title" We measure today for a sustainable tomorrow".
The event, attended by a number of prominent metrology and measurement specialists and academics, in addition to representatives of the private and public sectors, stressed the crucial importance of metrology in achieving sustainable development and ensuring the quality of products and services.
This year, the World Metrology Day celebration aims to highlight the various measurement opportunities that contribute to the creation of a sustainable economy and environment and reflect the commitment of the council and its partners to enhance quality and rely on the best standards in the field of metrology through the use of advanced technology and artificial intelligence to enhance the accuracy and reliability of measurement processes.
During discussion sessions, dialogue, and seminars hosted by Mohammed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence, participants exchange knowledge and experiences. Experts and specialists showcased their expertise in the field of metrology to enhance cooperation and innovation in this vital field.
Metrology is a fundamental pillar of industry, fair trade, innovation, health, and Environmental Protection. UAE is committed to developing its capabilities, promoting quality and advanced standards, and enjoying international appreciation in the field of metrology.
The Emirates Metrology Institute is considered one of the important arms in achieving this through the development of local capabilities and the promotion of scientific research and innovation in the field of metrology.
The institute is committed to highlighting the crucial importance of measurements in fostering sustainable development and ensuring the quality of the products and services provided by the country.
The UAE’s sustainability year is live proof of its pioneering role in the field of achieving sustainable development, and radius strives to preserve the environment and enhance quality and innovation in all sectors.
The celebration of World Metrology Day is a valuable opportunity to raise public awareness of the importance of metrology (measurements) and to focus on enhancing advanced capabilities and technologies, which will contribute to building partnerships and enhancing cooperation between the government and private sectors in addition to academic entities to achieve sustainable development and a strong economy.
Participants expressed their optimism and aspiration for a bright future in the field of metrology, where they expected more progress and sustainable innovations, developed, and strengthened the advanced industrial and technological sector, and achieved a strategic vision for innovation and sustainable development, and the need to focus on quality and the development of standards in all sectors.
His Excellency Saeed Al Mheiri , Executive Director of the Emirates Metrology Institute, said: "The celebration of the World Metrology Day highlights the importance of adopting accurate measurements in various fields, such as the environment, energy, industry, and commerce, and that metrology contributes to improving the quality of life of individuals and encouraging sustainable development at the global level”.
He added: “Metrology plays a crucial role in promoting innovation and the development of sustainable economies, and the UAE gives utmost importance to enhancing its capabilities in the field of metrology and its practical applications, whether in the country or at the global level”.
For her part, Her Excellency Dr. Farah Al Zarooni, the Assistant Undersecretary for the Standards and Regulations Sector at the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology, stressed that the ministry believes in the ability of the UAE's national quality infrastructure system to support sustainability in the industrial and technological sectors and stimulate innovation to reach more competitive products.
The theme of World Metrology Day is "We measure today for a sustainable tomorrow" to enhance the key role of measurement in the sustainability system, provide a scientific basis upon which to make the right decision based on data, and develop policies in the field of sustainability.
The role of the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology is to establish the headline requirements for accurate measurements in the sectors of industry, healthcare, and the environment through legislation prepared by the ministry and its partners, and to support and standardize the concepts of sustainable industrial production by aligning standards with international best practices.
Recently, the Ministry, in cooperation with the Gulf Standardization Organization and the Abu Dhabi Quality and Conformity Council, hosted a second Gulf Metrology Forum in the presence of 220 participants from local and international officials and experts to discuss the role of metrology in enhancing sustainability in the environmental and industrial sectors by reviewing the latest developments and innovations in the field of metrology (measuring) and stimulating innovation to reach more competitive products.
This year, the World Metrology Day celebration aims to highlight the various measurement opportunities that contribute to the creation of a sustainable economy and environment and reflect the commitment of the council and its partners to enhance quality and rely on the best standards in the field of metrology through the use of advanced technology and artificial intelligence to enhance the accuracy and reliability of measurement processes.
During discussion sessions, dialogue, and seminars hosted by Mohammed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence, participants exchange knowledge and experiences. Experts and specialists showcased their expertise in the field of metrology to enhance cooperation and innovation in this vital field.
Metrology is a fundamental pillar of industry, fair trade, innovation, health, and Environmental Protection. UAE is committed to developing its capabilities, promoting quality and advanced standards, and enjoying international appreciation in the field of metrology.
The Emirates Metrology Institute is considered one of the important arms in achieving this through the development of local capabilities and the promotion of scientific research and innovation in the field of metrology.
The institute is committed to highlighting the crucial importance of measurements in fostering sustainable development and ensuring the quality of the products and services provided by the country.
The UAE’s sustainability year is live proof of its pioneering role in the field of achieving sustainable development, and radius strives to preserve the environment and enhance quality and innovation in all sectors.
The celebration of World Metrology Day is a valuable opportunity to raise public awareness of the importance of metrology (measurements) and to focus on enhancing advanced capabilities and technologies, which will contribute to building partnerships and enhancing cooperation between the government and private sectors in addition to academic entities to achieve sustainable development and a strong economy.
Participants expressed their optimism and aspiration for a bright future in the field of metrology, where they expected more progress and sustainable innovations, developed, and strengthened the advanced industrial and technological sector, and achieved a strategic vision for innovation and sustainable development, and the need to focus on quality and the development of standards in all sectors.
His Excellency Saeed Al Mheiri , Executive Director of the Emirates Metrology Institute, said: "The celebration of the World Metrology Day highlights the importance of adopting accurate measurements in various fields, such as the environment, energy, industry, and commerce, and that metrology contributes to improving the quality of life of individuals and encouraging sustainable development at the global level”.
He added: “Metrology plays a crucial role in promoting innovation and the development of sustainable economies, and the UAE gives utmost importance to enhancing its capabilities in the field of metrology and its practical applications, whether in the country or at the global level”.
For her part, Her Excellency Dr. Farah Al Zarooni, the Assistant Undersecretary for the Standards and Regulations Sector at the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology, stressed that the ministry believes in the ability of the UAE's national quality infrastructure system to support sustainability in the industrial and technological sectors and stimulate innovation to reach more competitive products.
The theme of World Metrology Day is "We measure today for a sustainable tomorrow" to enhance the key role of measurement in the sustainability system, provide a scientific basis upon which to make the right decision based on data, and develop policies in the field of sustainability.
The role of the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology is to establish the headline requirements for accurate measurements in the sectors of industry, healthcare, and the environment through legislation prepared by the ministry and its partners, and to support and standardize the concepts of sustainable industrial production by aligning standards with international best practices.
Recently, the Ministry, in cooperation with the Gulf Standardization Organization and the Abu Dhabi Quality and Conformity Council, hosted a second Gulf Metrology Forum in the presence of 220 participants from local and international officials and experts to discuss the role of metrology in enhancing sustainability in the environmental and industrial sectors by reviewing the latest developments and innovations in the field of metrology (measuring) and stimulating innovation to reach more competitive products.
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