World Standards Day to be observed
The State of Qatar, represented by Qatar General Organization for Standards and Metrology, is taking part in today’s celebration of the 47th World Standards Day, which is marked on October 14 each year, the date that commemorates the establishment of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). In a statement issued on the occasion, Qatar General Organization for Standards and Metrology highlighted the importance of this year’s celebration theme ‘Standards make cities smarter’ due to the significant role that standards play in serving communities and the different aspects of daily life. In their joint annual message marking the event, ISO, the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) highlighted the efforts of thousands of experts from all over the world in drafting technical agreements of optional implementation that are published as international standards. The three entities said that the theme of this year’s celebration was chosen to focus on building smart cities that guarantee fresh water, access to clean energy, ability to travel at the lowest possible cost, feeling safe and secure thanks to the infrastructure of information and communication technology, and creating sustainable and developed urban regions.
