By Staff Reporter
UAE Leads Globally in Metrology as Pillar of Innovation, Economic Competitiveness
The UAE is advancing its vision of a knowledge-driven economy by elevating metrology—the science of measurement—as a cornerstone for innovation, quality, and competitiveness.
Central to this effort is the Emirates Metrology Institute (EMI), which is building a robust national system that enhances accuracy, fairness, and trust across critical sectors.
Founded in 2011, EMI leads the country’s ambition to become a regional and global hub for precision measurement sciences. Accurate measurement underpins social and economic justice, ensuring fair trade, protecting consumer rights, and promoting healthy competition. By strengthening the national metrology infrastructure, the institute supports sustainable development, attracts investment, and aligns the UAE with global standards.
EMI is currently developing specialized laboratories to serve key industries. These include facilities focused on mass, volume, and flow measurements for commerce and industry; electrical time and power for energy and telecommunications; length and angle for construction and engineering; temperature and humidity for environmental monitoring; and force, torque, and pressure for oil, gas, and construction sectors. A Chemical Metrology Laboratory is also in feasibility study stages, aiming to bolster healthcare, food safety, and environmental oversight.
Through strategic training programs and international partnerships, EMI has nurtured skilled Emirati professionals to lead this scientific infrastructure. The institute’s work not only enhances measurement precision but also fosters innovation, reduces resource waste, and builds confidence in the UAE’s quality infrastructure—key pillars for a competitive, innovation-driven economy.
As the UAE pushes forward, EMI’s role remains critical in ensuring transparency, market stability, and compliance with international best practices, positioning the country at the forefront of the global metrology landscape.
News Source: Emirates News Agency
