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Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology calls on standardisation bodies to build on outcomes and highlights of ISO 2022 Annual Meeting
Egypt, Brazil, Costa Rica and Italy join ISO Council, Dr. Sung Hwan Cho announced as President-elect
Over 5,300 delegates attended over 30 themed sessions and workshops on how standards can support trade, economic growth and climate action
Abu Dhabi, UAE: 24 September 2022 – The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 2022 Annual Meeting, hosted by the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT), has concluded in Abu Dhabi. More than 5,300 delegates participated in thematic sessions, both physically and virtually, on how to improve and use international standards to support climate action, trade growth and sustainable economic development.
His Excellency Omar Al Suwaidi, Deputy Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, delivered the closing remarks, in which he urged national and international standards bodies to build on the work and discussions undertaken during the event.
His Excellency said: “These years will give us confidence in our global efforts to exchange knowledge, experience and expertise. We have successfully implemented this year’s theme of “Winning Together”, strengthening existing partnerships and fostering new partnership. Together we have helped guide the trajectory of the global standards and conformance ecosystem.”
He added: “I urge you to bring new knowledge and learnings to your entities and organisations. I encourage you to continue building on this week’s platforms and partnerships as we progress towards our shared vision . A vision aimed at building trust, trade and cooperation.”
In her closing remarks, ISO President Ulrika Francke commented: “This year’s annual meeting has proven that sustainability is key and we have also shown the relevance of the London Declaration. We all know what standards can do, they are a global An effective tool for the challenge. In a few weeks, our net-zero emissions guidelines will be ready to be published, which will once again demonstrate our commitment as an organization to tackling climate change.”
The ISO General Assembly on Thursday elected a new President-elect, Dr. Sung Hwan Cho, who will replace Ulrika Francke as ISO President in January 2024, after she has served her term. Four new ISO Council members were also elected. They include the Egyptian Organization for Standardization and Quality (EOS), Egypt, the Brazilian Association of Standardization Technology (ABNT), the Costa Rican Institute of Standardization Technology (INTECO) and the Italian Ente Italiano di Normazione (UNI). On Friday, a series of regional workshops were held to provide dedicated, sustainable and tailored support directly to all ISO members.
Dialogue shapes the future
More than 30 thematic sessions and workshops were held during ISO 2022, including several in partnership with MoIAT. These sessions include ‘Technology Convergence and Youth Partnerships’ and ‘Has Covid Initiated the Digital Transformation of Conformity Assessment?’ and ‘Circular Economy: Going Digital’.
Throughout the week, many sessions focused on the relationship between standards, climate and trade. Day one sessions included: “Innovation for Transformative Climate Solutions”; “Alignment of the International Standards System”; and “Standard-setting for the ‘New Normal’ and the London Declaration”.
Day 2 sessions include: “How Trade Policy Can Support the Climate Agenda”; “Resilient Food Systems: An Innovative and Sustainable Approach”; “Achieving Global Cooperation”; “Towards an Inclusive Future”; Cafe”; “Mobilizing Men for Gender Equality”; “Global Perspectives on International Standards: A Market Perspective”; “Technology Convergence and Youth Partnerships”; “Did Covid Initiate the Digital Transformation of Conformity Assessment”.
Day 3 sessions include: “Innovative Solutions for Water Scarcity”; “Addressing the Sustainability Challenges of Demographic Transition”; “Digitalization and Digital Transformation: One Step Ahead”; Diversity Challenges”; “Trade in the Digital Age” “Tackling Market Challenges Through Standards”; “The Road to Net Zero: How International Standards Can Help Implement a Credible Climate Plan”; “The Evolution of Standards in the Digital Age”; “Leapfrogging to Clean Energy: Opportunities for Africa”; and “Shaping Corporate Governance in the 21st Century”.
Day 4, the final day of the conference, included: ‘London Manifesto – One Year on’; ‘The Circular Economy: Going Digital’; ‘How important will we be in 10 years? ‘; and ‘Can sustainable tourism really be sustainable?’.
A commitment to strengthen cooperation
MoIAT signed four Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) during the event. Each MoU aims to strengthen standards cooperation to support progress in areas such as trade and the economy. MoIAT has signed memorandums of understanding with Korea Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS), Jordan Standards and Metrology Organization (JSMO), ASTM International, American National Standards Institute (ANSI).
The ISO annual meeting is the most important date in the standardized calendar. Hosting the conference in the UAE reflects the country’s status as a globally recognized and established industrial hub, conducive to business growth and exports. The event marked the international community’s confidence in the UAE’s quality infrastructure system and the country’s role in helping to improve standards and compliance at home and abroad.
As the UAE has been a key member of the ISO Council for the past decade, especially as a member of its Board of Directors for the past two years, MoIAT is committed to working with regional and global counterparts to align with and contribute to the development of international standards, and Improve quality infrastructure while exchanging experiences and sharing best practices.
Leading UAE companies and institutions are sponsoring the conference, including Emirates Steel, Emirates Global Aluminium, Al-Futtaim Group, Etihad Airways Group, Multinational Corporations Business Group (MCBG) and the Abu Dhabi Ministry of Energy.
ISO is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland and consists of 167 member states and more than 340 technical committees. ISO connects the public and private sectors to advance a high-quality infrastructure ecosystem, with representatives from 123 member and 31 observer countries participating in its annual meeting.
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