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Hi Dubai
4 hours ago
- Business
- Hi Dubai
UAE Leads Globally in Metrology as Pillar of Innovation, Economic Competitiveness
The UAE is advancing its vision of a knowledge-driven economy by elevating metrology—the science of measurement—as a cornerstone for innovation, quality, and competitiveness. Central to this effort is the Emirates Metrology Institute (EMI), which is building a robust national system that enhances accuracy, fairness, and trust across critical sectors. Founded in 2011, EMI leads the country's ambition to become a regional and global hub for precision measurement sciences. Accurate measurement underpins social and economic justice, ensuring fair trade, protecting consumer rights, and promoting healthy competition. By strengthening the national metrology infrastructure, the institute supports sustainable development, attracts investment, and aligns the UAE with global standards. EMI is currently developing specialized laboratories to serve key industries. These include facilities focused on mass, volume, and flow measurements for commerce and industry; electrical time and power for energy and telecommunications; length and angle for construction and engineering; temperature and humidity for environmental monitoring; and force, torque, and pressure for oil, gas, and construction sectors. A Chemical Metrology Laboratory is also in feasibility study stages, aiming to bolster healthcare, food safety, and environmental oversight. Through strategic training programs and international partnerships, EMI has nurtured skilled Emirati professionals to lead this scientific infrastructure. The institute's work not only enhances measurement precision but also fosters innovation, reduces resource waste, and builds confidence in the UAE's quality infrastructure—key pillars for a competitive, innovation-driven economy. As the UAE pushes forward, EMI's role remains critical in ensuring transparency, market stability, and compliance with international best practices, positioning the country at the forefront of the global metrology landscape. News Source: Emirates News Agency
Zawya
7 hours ago
- Business
- Zawya
UAE leads globally in metrology as pillar of innovation, economic competitiveness
ABU DHABI: The UAE continues to advance its efforts to build a knowledge-based economy rooted in innovation and advanced technology, with metrology, the science of measurement, emerging as a key enabler of the country's future vision. It plays a vital role in enhancing quality of life, boosting industrial competitiveness, ensuring transactional accuracy, and reinforcing the reliability of standards across economic and other critical sectors. Spearheading this transformation is the Emirates Metrology Institute (EMI), which leads a comprehensive national system positioning the UAE as a trusted regional and global hub for precision measurement sciences. This progress directly supports the UAE's sustainable development goals, strengthens national capabilities, and enhances international confidence in the country's quality infrastructure. Metrology plays a particularly critical role in ensuring social and economic justice, as accurate measurement is the cornerstone of fairness in both commercial and industrial transactions. It also helps protect consumer rights and promotes fair competition among products and services. Advanced measurement systems contribute to market stability, facilitate trade, and promote transparency, thereby stimulating economic growth and increasing investor confidence. EMI reinforces these principles by providing a reliable national metrology system that encourages innovation, reduces resource waste, and enhances product quality, aligning closely with the UAE's sustainability goals. According to data obtained by the Emirates News Agency (WAM) from the EMI, the institute is currently working on a range of advanced projects designed to improve measurement accuracy and upgrade the UAE's metrology infrastructure to meet the highest international standards. These include the development of specialised laboratories serving critical sectors. Key initiatives include: Mass, Volume, and Flow Laboratory – designed to meet the measurement needs of industrial and commercial sectors. Electrical Time, Frequency, and Power Laboratory – ensuring high precision in power generation, telecommunications, and defence applications. Length and Angle Laboratory – serving the construction industry and precision engineering sectors. Temperature and Humidity Laboratory – supporting both environmental monitoring and industrial processes. Force, Torque, and Pressure Laboratory – enhancing measurement accuracy in the construction, oil, and gas industries. In addition, a feasibility study has been completed for the establishment of a Chemical Metrology Laboratory, which will support critical areas such as healthcare, food safety, and environmental monitoring. These projects reflect the institute's deep commitment to building a robust scientific infrastructure that enhances trust in the UAE market and supports the country's journey toward a competitive, innovation-driven economy. By fostering fair, secure, and standards-aligned commercial environments, EMI is helping to attract investments, support industrial development, and ensure compliance with international best practices. Since its establishment in 2011, the EMI has served as a cornerstone in building a comprehensive national ecosystem of metrology experts. The institute has actively attracted international expertise and invested in the development of Emirati talent through advanced training programmes and strategic knowledge partnerships. As a result, it has successfully nurtured a cadre of skilled young Emiratis capable of leading national laboratories in line with the highest standards of quality and competence.
Sharjah 24
18 hours ago
- Business
- Sharjah 24
UAE becomes global leader in metrology
Emirates Metrology Institute at the forefront Leading these national efforts is the Emirates Metrology Institute (EMI), which has developed a comprehensive and internationally trusted system for precision measurements. EMI's work directly contributes to the UAE's sustainable development goals by enhancing national scientific capabilities and increasing global confidence in the country's quality infrastructure. Ensuring fairness and economic justice Accurate measurement is essential for economic and social justice, as it ensures fairness in both commercial and industrial activities. It also protects consumer rights and fosters fair competition in the marketplace. By promoting transparency and accuracy, metrology stabilizes markets, supports trade, and encourages investor confidence. Advanced measurement systems fuel growth The UAE's investment in advanced measurement systems through EMI supports innovation, minimizes waste of resources, and ensures high product quality. These systems align with the country's broader sustainability goals and contribute to a resilient and competitive economic environment. Expanding UAE's scientific capabilities EMI is currently undertaking a series of advanced projects aimed at upgrading the national metrology infrastructure. These projects involve developing specialized laboratories that address critical measurement needs in sectors such as industry, construction, energy, telecommunications, environmental monitoring, and health. Among these efforts are laboratories dedicated to mass, volume, flow, electrical time and frequency, length and angle, temperature and humidity, and pressure. A feasibility study has also been completed for a Chemical Metrology Laboratory that would support food safety, healthcare, and environmental analysis. Strengthening scientific infrastructure and global trust These initiatives underscore EMI's commitment to creating a world-class scientific framework that builds trust in the UAE's markets and enhances its reputation as a global center for precision standards. Through this infrastructure, the country fosters fair, secure, and standards-based commercial environments that attract investment and support national development. Developing Emirati talent and global partnerships Since its establishment in 2011, EMI has played a foundational role in cultivating a national ecosystem of metrology experts. The institute has attracted international experience while focusing on building Emirati talent through advanced training and knowledge partnerships. This has led to the emergence of a skilled generation of Emiratis capable of managing and advancing national laboratories in accordance with global standards. Supporting the UAE's vision for a sustainable future Through its leadership in metrology, the UAE is solidifying its place on the global stage as a center of scientific excellence, innovation, and economic resilience. These efforts contribute to a sustainable, secure, and innovation-oriented future aligned with international best practices.
