MUSCAT : The latest ranking marks another step forward for the Sultanate in strengthening its national quality infrastructure, which plays a key role in supporting industrial development, international trade and economic competitiveness.
The UNIDO index evaluates countries based on the strength of their quality infrastructure systems and their contribution to achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
The assessment covers five key areas: metrology, standardization, conformity assessment, accreditation and quality infrastructure policy.
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Oman has undertaken several initiatives in recent years to strengthen these areas through the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion, represented by the Directorate General of Standards and Metrology.
These efforts include developing the Oman Accreditation Centre, improving conformity assessment services, strengthening laboratory capabilities and introducing digital platforms to streamline measurement and certification procedures.
The Sultanate had previously made significant progress in the index, jumping 57 places from 117th to 60th globally in the 2024 edition, when it also ranked sixth in the Middle East.
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