BSI (British Standards Institution) and the United Arab Emirates’ Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure (MOEI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding, which will see the two organizations collaborate to support energy, water, waste, transportation, mining, roads, utilities, housing, building and construction organizations.
The Memorandum will enable BSI to work with MOEI to share knowledge and expertise, develop technical services and standards to address industry challenges. The collaboration aims to boost growth, support innovation, and enhance sustainability within the UAE by helping organizations successfully apply national and local policy in areas such as digital transformation, sustainability, quality and health, safety, and well-being.
His Excellency Eng Hassan Al Mansouri, Undersecretary for Infrastructure and Transport at MOEI, said:
“MOEI is dedicated to integrating sustainability across its mandates and is keen on forming effective partnerships that help achieve its goals. The new partnership will go a long way in supporting our sustainability agenda in various areas.”
The MOU was signed at BSI’s 120-year Kitemark™ celebration event in London by BSI’s Chief Executive, Susan Taylor Martin, who commented:
“BSI is delighted to have signed an MOU with MOEI, and we’re looking forward to working together to drive impact for businesses, communities, and people throughout the UAE.
“BSI has a long history in supporting the adoption of best practice knowledge in the energy, water, infrastructure housing and transportation sectors. We look forward to working with the Ministry to raise awareness and understanding of the value of standards and certification within the UAE to deliver digital transformation, sustainable growth, innovation, and resilience.”
About BSI:
BSI is a business improvement and standards company and for over a century BSI has been recognized for having a positive impact on organizations and society, building trust and enhancing lives. Today BSI partners with more than 77,500 clients in 195 countries and engages with a 15,000 strong global community of experts, industry and consumer groups, organizations and governments. Utilizing its extensive expertise in key industry sectors – including automotive, aerospace, built environment, food and retail, and healthcare – BSI delivers on its purpose by helping its clients fulfil theirs. BSI provides organizations with the confidence to grow by partnering with them to tackle society’s critical issues – from climate change to building trust in digital transformation and everything in between – to accelerate progress towards a better society and a sustainable world.
BSI is appointed by the UK Government as the National Standards Body and represents UK interests at the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) and the European Standards Organizations (CEN, CENELEC and ETSI).
