UAE’s MoIAT, Korean Agency for Technology and Standards partner to boost standardisation

UAE’s national standardisation body, the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with its Korean counterpart, the Korean Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS).

The aim of the MoU is to enhance technical collaboration and knowledge exchanges in standardisation to facilitate bilateral trade. This aligns with the nation’s efforts to reach new markets and boost global collaboration by implementing mechanisms that support the harmonisation of conformity and standards, lowering technical barriers to trade.

The MoU was signed by Omar Al Suwaidi, Under-Secretary of MoIAT, and Sanghoon Lee, administrator of KATS, at the annual meeting of the International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO), which is currently underway in Abu Dhabi and will run until September 23.

The MoU is in line with MoIAT’s efforts to collaborate with global partners in the field of standardisation as part of its work to align with international best practices and standards. The two entities will exchange views on national standards, support technical and scientific cooperation, and exchange information, knowledge, and best practices in the field of standardisation, metrology and training.

The MoU also comes as part of the UAE’s national industrial strategy, which aims to increase the contribution of the industrial sector to GDP.

Omar Al Suwaidi said, ” Standardisation underpins global trade and is therefore a focus for the ministry, which is committed to supporting the UAE’s economic development by enriching the industrial ecosystem, of which quality infrastructure is a key part. The ministry’s MoU with KATS reflects our efforts to facilitate trade and technology transfers between countries by harmonising national standards with international best practices.”

Sanghoon Lee added, “We look forward to working alongside MoIAT in the field of standardisation. Korea and the UAE stand a lot to gain from each other and by strengthening collaboration in standards, both our countries can benefit from enhanced bilateral trade. These kinds of partnerships are important in driving the development of global quality infrastructure to stimulate sustainable economic growth.”