Qatar participates in ISO annual meeting in Paris
<p>Paris: The State of Qatar, represented by the Qatar General Organization for Standards and Metrology, participated in the annual meeting of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), held in Paris, with representatives of national standards bodies, international organizations and experts from around the world attending under the theme "Building trust in a changing world."</p>…
Qatar took part in the International Organization for Standardization's (ISO) annual gathering in Paris, alongside representatives from nations, global entities, and specialists worldwide. The event's focus was "Building trust in a changing world."
Eng. Nawaf bin Ibrahim Al Hamad Al Mana led the Qatari delegation. Qatar's involvement reflects its commitment to ISO and aims to enhance its role in global standardization and knowledge-sharing with fellow member countries.
The ISO also engaged in the 60th meeting of the Committee on Developing Country Matters (DEVCO). They evaluated progress on the committee's initiatives and set goals for the upcoming phase, which includes the Developing Countries Action Plan for 2026-2030.
The discussions centered on bolstering developing countries' engagement in creating international standards and sharing expertise on attracting local talent to foster diverse and resilient communities. The committee highlighted the importance of supporting member countries' active participation and leveraging ISO's outputs.
The annual meeting concluded with the 48th session of the ISO General Assembly. They assessed the organization's financial and strategic reports, evaluated performance from its governing bodies, and reviewed technical results. Notable launches included the new ISO/UNDP 53001:2026, focusing on management systems for UN Sustainable Development Goals, and the updated ISO 9001:2026, outlining quality management system requirements.
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