“Abu Dhabi, February 20, 2025” The Abu Dhabi Quality and Conformity Council (ADQCC) signed 5 memorandums of understanding with major defense industry companies during its participation in IDEX and NAVDEX 2025, which will be held at the Abu Dhabi International Exhibition Center from February 17 to 21.
The MoUs aim to enhance cooperation in the field of quality infrastructure, strengthen relations between the Council and companies by building strategic partnerships, exchanging scientific and technical knowledge, contributing to the promotion and development of security, safety, trade and industry in Abu Dhabi, in addition to enhancing cooperation between the Council and the concerned companies, exploring opportunities to enhance the provision of services with high efficiency, and developing all aspects of cooperation that achieve the objectives of each party and support governmental directives.
The signatories of the MoUs with ADQCC include AMMROC Centre, Rabdan Academy, NIMR, Tawazun Quality and Conformity, and EOS Advanced Technologies.
The Abu Dhabi Quality and Conformity Council also participates through its platform in the exhibition in order to highlight its vital role in the development and strengthening of the defense industries system. The council’s Emirates Metrology Institute offers a wide range of services, including calibration, merit testing programs, consulting, and training. The Emirates Metrology Institute is the National Reference for measurement for the United Arab Emirates. It has contributed significantly to improving various economic and vital sectors, including the military industry, by reducing the cost of services and the time needed to provide them, enhancing its production capacity and operational efficiency to support national industries, and enhancing its position in the international arena.
H.E. Engineer Abdullah Ahmed Al Yazeedi, Acting Secretary General of the Abu Dhabi Quality and Conformity Council, said, "The signing of these memoranda with our strategic partners confirms the keenness of the council and the Emirates Institute of Metrology to enhance the quality of services and products in the defense sectors, and that scientific and technical cooperation is the way to develop a strong infrastructure that contributes to raising the efficiency and competitiveness of national industries’.
H.E. Saeed Al Muhairi, Executive Director of the Emirates Metrology Institute and Chairmanship of the SMIIC Metrology Council, said, "Through our participation in IDEX and NAVDEX 2025, we seek to showcase the capabilities and services of the institute that support the military sector, and the signing of these memorandums confirms the commitment of the council and the Emirates Metrology Institute to enhance cooperation with partners in the private and public sectors, thereby contributing to the development of defense industries and strengthening our position in the international arena."
Jasem Al Marzooqi, CEO of AMMROC said: “We are proud of our partnership with the Abu Dhabi Quality and Conformity Council (ADQCC) to promote quality standards in the defense industry. This agreement marks an important step toward unifying efforts to develop an infrastructure capable of supporting our team’s efficiency and operations under the highest standards, policies, and procedures. This collaboration contributes to establishing Abu Dhabi and the UAE as leaders in the MRO sector. Partnerships and knowledge sharing are key components of our journey toward achieving readiness in the defense sector, aligning with the UAE's vision to develop advanced and sustainable industries”.
Mr Abdulrahman Al Ameeri, CEO of EOS Advanced Technologies, said, “At EOS, we are committed to upholding the highest standards of quality and performance. This collaboration with the Abu Dhabi Quality and Conformity Council reinforces our shared vision of promoting quality manufacturing and ensuring compliance with the most stringent industry standards. By working together to certify our systems, processes, and products, we strengthen defence manufacturing in the UAE and enhance reliability and compliance."
H.E. Salem Saeed Al Saeedi, Vice President of Rabdan Academy, emphasized the importance of the strategic partnership between the Academy and ADQCC in exchanging practical and technical knowledge, developing specialized national talents, and enhancing their capabilities. He also highlighted the partnership's role in advancing the safety, security, defense, emergency preparedness, and crisis management system. Al Saeedi noted that Rabdan Academy will work closely with ADQCC to leverage its global expertise and capabilities within the framework of research, development, and capacity-building programs, maximizing the benefits of this fruitful cooperation between the two parties.
Abri Du Plessis, CEO of NIMR, said, “Partnering with ADQCC underscores our commitment to the UAE's strategic vision. By leveraging technical expertise and supporting knowledge sharing, we will advance local industrial capabilities and, in turn, contribute to the realization of the UAE's long-term economic and technological ambitions”.
The signatories of the MoUs with ADQCC include AMMROC Centre, Rabdan Academy, NIMR, Tawazun Quality and Conformity, and EOS Advanced Technologies.
The Abu Dhabi Quality and Conformity Council also participates through its platform in the exhibition in order to highlight its vital role in the development and strengthening of the defense industries system. The council’s Emirates Metrology Institute offers a wide range of services, including calibration, merit testing programs, consulting, and training. The Emirates Metrology Institute is the National Reference for measurement for the United Arab Emirates. It has contributed significantly to improving various economic and vital sectors, including the military industry, by reducing the cost of services and the time needed to provide them, enhancing its production capacity and operational efficiency to support national industries, and enhancing its position in the international arena.
H.E. Engineer Abdullah Ahmed Al Yazeedi, Acting Secretary General of the Abu Dhabi Quality and Conformity Council, said, "The signing of these memoranda with our strategic partners confirms the keenness of the council and the Emirates Institute of Metrology to enhance the quality of services and products in the defense sectors, and that scientific and technical cooperation is the way to develop a strong infrastructure that contributes to raising the efficiency and competitiveness of national industries’.
H.E. Saeed Al Muhairi, Executive Director of the Emirates Metrology Institute and Chairmanship of the SMIIC Metrology Council, said, "Through our participation in IDEX and NAVDEX 2025, we seek to showcase the capabilities and services of the institute that support the military sector, and the signing of these memorandums confirms the commitment of the council and the Emirates Metrology Institute to enhance cooperation with partners in the private and public sectors, thereby contributing to the development of defense industries and strengthening our position in the international arena."
Jasem Al Marzooqi, CEO of AMMROC said: “We are proud of our partnership with the Abu Dhabi Quality and Conformity Council (ADQCC) to promote quality standards in the defense industry. This agreement marks an important step toward unifying efforts to develop an infrastructure capable of supporting our team’s efficiency and operations under the highest standards, policies, and procedures. This collaboration contributes to establishing Abu Dhabi and the UAE as leaders in the MRO sector. Partnerships and knowledge sharing are key components of our journey toward achieving readiness in the defense sector, aligning with the UAE's vision to develop advanced and sustainable industries”.
Mr Abdulrahman Al Ameeri, CEO of EOS Advanced Technologies, said, “At EOS, we are committed to upholding the highest standards of quality and performance. This collaboration with the Abu Dhabi Quality and Conformity Council reinforces our shared vision of promoting quality manufacturing and ensuring compliance with the most stringent industry standards. By working together to certify our systems, processes, and products, we strengthen defence manufacturing in the UAE and enhance reliability and compliance."
H.E. Salem Saeed Al Saeedi, Vice President of Rabdan Academy, emphasized the importance of the strategic partnership between the Academy and ADQCC in exchanging practical and technical knowledge, developing specialized national talents, and enhancing their capabilities. He also highlighted the partnership's role in advancing the safety, security, defense, emergency preparedness, and crisis management system. Al Saeedi noted that Rabdan Academy will work closely with ADQCC to leverage its global expertise and capabilities within the framework of research, development, and capacity-building programs, maximizing the benefits of this fruitful cooperation between the two parties.
Abri Du Plessis, CEO of NIMR, said, “Partnering with ADQCC underscores our commitment to the UAE's strategic vision. By leveraging technical expertise and supporting knowledge sharing, we will advance local industrial capabilities and, in turn, contribute to the realization of the UAE's long-term economic and technological ambitions”.
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