UAE Ranks 5th Globally in UNIDO Quality Infrastructure Index 2024
This year, the UAE has climbed six places to rank fifth globally in UNIDO Quality Infrastructure for Sustainable Development Index 2024.
Taking a special position among the top five nations with a GDP ranging between $100 billion and $1 trillion.
The index is a powerful tool in measuring the strength of a nation’s quality infrastructure.
Mentioning that the UAE achievements are attributed to the collaborative efforts of the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology.
local government entities and the private sector.
International Confidence
HH Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, emphasized that UNIDO ranking is a testament to the UAE’s leading regional and international role in quality infrastructure.
He highlighted the UAE’s commitment to support the sustainable industrial growth and diversify the economy.
The development of UAE’s quality infrastructure system has bolstered international confidence in the nation’s standards, regulations, and conformity assessment programs.
These align with global best practices in efficiency, competitiveness, and quality production.
They are also a cornerstone of the UAE’s “Projects of the 50” initiative.
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Attracting Foreign Direct Investment
The quality infrastructure plays a vital role in attracting foreign direct investment.
It is also boosting the national economy, and facilitating trade, positioning the UAE as a key player in shaping the future of global quality infrastructure.
The results of UNIDO Quality Infrastructure Index reflect the nation’s efforts to establish a legislative and technical environment.
Dr. Farah Al Zarooni, Assistant Undersecretary for Standards and Regulations, highlighted the UAE’s significant achievements in quality infrastructure.
Including its election to chair the Metrology Council of the Standards and Metrology Institute for Islamic Countries (SMIIC) for the period 2025-2027.
These achievements underscore the UAE’s strategic objectives and its role as a leading innovation hub in the region.
