Gulf Accreditation Centre expands presence with Muscat branch
The inauguration was attended by Jasem Mohamed al Budaiwi, Secretary General of the GCC, and H E Qais bin Mohammed al Yousef, Minister of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion, along with senior officials from Oman.
Speaking at the event, Budaiwi said the opening of the GAC branch in Oman reflects the sultanate's commitment to joint Gulf cooperation and its efforts to advance initiatives in various fields.
'This stems from the wise leadership's noble directives in the sultanate, especially as it responds to an ambitious Gulf vision aimed at unifying efforts and developing the accreditation system, which leads to raising the level of quality and reliability in economic, industrial, health, and educational sectors.'
Budaiwi added, 'This aims to achieve Gulf integration and enhance its regional and global standing. The GAC in Oman seeks to outline avenues for cooperation and coordination among the GCC's member states, develop the system for applying standards, evaluation, and product control, as well as support and develop the Gulf industry and economy.'
The opening took place on the sidelines of the Advantage Oman Forum, which Budaiwi described as a valuable platform for discussing investment opportunities, and other initiatives.
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