MoIAT raises awareness of Sharjah factories of legislation, quality infrastructure, national measurement capabilities

MoIAT raises awareness of Sharjah factories of legislation, quality infrastructure, national measurement capabilities

SHARJAH, 10th August, 2023 (WAM) -- The Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT) today launched a workshop for factories and calibration laboratories in collaboration with the Sharjah Economic Development Department (SEDD).

The workshop is aimed at increasing awareness on national legislation in metrology in the industrial sector and its impact on companies, as well as enhancing product quality and the competitiveness of factories in local and international markets.

The initiative aligns with MoIAT’s objectives to promote the ministry’s activities and services, as well as developing the measurement and calibration capabilities of the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM).

The workshop, conducted in coordination with the Industrial Affairs Department at SEDD and the Emirates Metrology Institute, comprised an overview of the National Strategy for Industry and Advanced Technology and advanced national capabilities in measurement and calibration. The session also discussed key legislation and incentives that support the growth and competitiveness of national industries.

The workshop was delivered by Engineer Amina Al Bastaki, Director of the Metrology Department at MoIAT. Al Bastaki discussed the UAE’s metrology system structure, legislation and its membership in international metrology organisations and technical committees.

Major factories in Sharjah participated in the workshop alongside measurement and calibration laboratories. Other participants included companies that