GSO Reviews 15 Key Projects for GCC Region
Published: 02:12 PM,Dec 24,2024 | EDITED : 06:12 PM,Dec 24,2024
Director of the National Center for Measurement and Calibration and Chairwoman of the Gulf Technical Committee for Standards, Fayza bint Hamad al Musharifi
Muscat: The Gulf Technical Committee for Standards and Metrology convened in Muscat yesterday to review 15 key projects set for implementation across the GCC region.
Hosted by the Directorate General for Standards and Metrology at the Ministry of Commerce, Industry, and Investment Promotion, the meeting was attended by representatives from all six Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member states.
According to an ONA report, the projects under review span various sectors, including agricultural irrigation systems, solar energy technologies, and petroleum measurement standards. Once approved, these initiatives will help integrate regional standards and promote greater consistency across the GCC countries.
Fayza bint Hamad al Musharifi, Director of the National Center for Measurement and Calibration and Chairwoman of the Gulf Technical Committee for Standards, emphasized Oman’s pivotal role in aligning Gulf standards with international and local benchmarks. She noted that these efforts are essential for promoting regional trade and fostering sustainable economic development through knowledge sharing and the adoption of best practices.
Al Musharifi also reiterated the GCC member states’ commitment to furthering economic and industrial integration, with a strong focus on advancing projects that enhance Gulf standards and metrology.
A significant portion of the meeting focused on projects related to digital transformation and artificial intelligence, particularly initiatives involving industrial robots and electric vehicle charging infrastructure. The committee emphasized the importance of maintaining high standards of metrology and technical precision in these areas.
Further discussions also covered the development of advanced calibration technologies and remote sensing solutions, including projects aimed at improving the measurement of microwave radiation in space, which will enhance the region’s scientific capabilities.
Hosted by the Directorate General for Standards and Metrology at the Ministry of Commerce, Industry, and Investment Promotion, the meeting was attended by representatives from all six Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member states.
According to an ONA report, the projects under review span various sectors, including agricultural irrigation systems, solar energy technologies, and petroleum measurement standards. Once approved, these initiatives will help integrate regional standards and promote greater consistency across the GCC countries.
Fayza bint Hamad al Musharifi, Director of the National Center for Measurement and Calibration and Chairwoman of the Gulf Technical Committee for Standards, emphasized Oman’s pivotal role in aligning Gulf standards with international and local benchmarks. She noted that these efforts are essential for promoting regional trade and fostering sustainable economic development through knowledge sharing and the adoption of best practices.
Al Musharifi also reiterated the GCC member states’ commitment to furthering economic and industrial integration, with a strong focus on advancing projects that enhance Gulf standards and metrology.
A significant portion of the meeting focused on projects related to digital transformation and artificial intelligence, particularly initiatives involving industrial robots and electric vehicle charging infrastructure. The committee emphasized the importance of maintaining high standards of metrology and technical precision in these areas.
Further discussions also covered the development of advanced calibration technologies and remote sensing solutions, including projects aimed at improving the measurement of microwave radiation in space, which will enhance the region’s scientific capabilities.