Qatar, represented by the Qatar General Organisation for Standards and Metrology (QGOSM), participated in the annual meeting of the International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO), held in Brisbane, Australia.
HE the Chairman of QGOSM Eng. Mohamed bin Saud al-Musallam led Qatar's delegation to the meeting. QGOSM has been representing Qatar in the ISO since 1993.
The annual meeting of the ISO is an opportunity to share perspectives on standard specifications in making life easier, better, and safer.
This year's edition is held under the theme 'Meeting global needs' to highlight the most pressing challenges facing the planet today, as well as aspiration to joint solutions, according to QGOSM's statement.
The meeting included an array of legislative sessions and panel discussions starting from the meeting of the Committee to Support Developing Countries (DEVCO), in the presence of ISO president Ulrika Francke, alongside representatives of the member states to further discuss reports of the professional work teams and progress of the action plan related to developed countries.
Qatar participated in the 45th session of ISO General Assembly to discuss a set of procedural and executive items, including the report submitted by ISO secretary-general on global challenges pertinent to environment, energy, and economy.
The accomplishments of ISO were discussed, including work and achievements within the framework of ISO strategy 2030. The report concluded by highlighting future predictions and challenges facing standardisation and standard specifications, as well as readiness of ISO and its members to face the future.
The meeting of ISO General Assembly appointed the president of the organisation, elected several members to the ISO board of directors for 2024-2026 and named the vice-president of ISO policies for 2024-2025.
Being the representative of Qatar, QGOSM has been keen to cast its vote to select candidates for the board of directors.
In addition, the meeting saw several workshops and panel discussions on Artificial Intelligence (AI), combating climate change, cybersecurity threats, food waste, reduction of plastic waste, as well as other critical topics. (QNA)
