UAE wins membership of Standards and Metrology Institute for Islamic Countries (SMIIC) and Standardization and Accreditation Councils in the OIC’s Standards and Metrology Institute
Abu Dhabi: 06 November 2021–The UAE has won membership to the Standards and Metrology Institute for Islamic Countries (SMIIC), the Standardization Management Council (SMC), and the Management of Accreditation Council (MAC) for the 2022-2024 session following elections during the 22nd meeting of the Institute’s Board of Directors (SMIIC/BoD) in Al Madinah Al Munawwarah, Saudi Arabia. The majority vote is a reflection of the UAE’s regional and global efforts in the field of quality infrastructure, which is a key element in the adoption of advanced technologies in the country’s industrial sector. The quality infrastructure also serves to enhance production, expand its markets by increasing the competitiveness of Emirati products in global markets, and help establish an attractive business environment for investors.
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