Saeed al mehairi: Saeed Al Mehairi, Executive Director of the Emirates Metrology Institute and Chairman of the Metrology Council at the Standards and Metrology Institute for Islamic Countries, emphasized the vital role of accurate and reliable measurements in fostering informed policymaking and enhancing public confidence in government decisions.
According to Emirates News Agency, Al Mehairi highlighted, during his address on World Metrology Day, that metrology serves as the scientific foundation for various strategic sectors including healthcare, environmental protection, industry, energy, international trade, and digital transformation. He noted that the effectiveness of policies is largely contingent on the precision of the data and measurements upon which they rely.
Al Mehairi further explained that the rapid technological and economic changes were amplifying the significance of metrology in constructing sustainable, transparent, and resilient systems designed to address future challenges. He reaffirmed the commitment of the Emirates Metrology Institute and the Metrology Council at the Standards and Metrology Institute for Islamic Countries to bolstering scientific and technical cooperation among Organisation of Islamic Cooperation member states.
He reiterated the institutions' ongoing support for initiatives aimed at enhancing quality infrastructure and measurement systems to foster sustainable development, innovation, and economic integration. Al Mehairi stressed the increasing necessity for stronger and more effective policies, asserting that accurate measurements are fundamental to creating sustainable societies in the future.