GSO Celebrates World Metrology Day 2026
The GCC Standardization Organization (GSO), together with counterpart organizations and institutions around the world, celebrates World Metrology Day, observed annually on 20 May, commemorating the signing of the Metre Convention in 1875, which laid the foundation for international cooperation in the science of measurement and contributed to establishing a reliable and accurate global measurement system upon which the advancement of human civilization depends. This year’s celebration is held under the theme: “Metrology: Building Trust in Policy Making.”
In his address on this occasion, H.E Eng. Jabor Mohamed Al-Naimi, President of the GCC Standardization Organization, explained that this year’s theme reflects the growing role of metrology in supporting evidence-based decision-making, enhancing transparency, and strengthening public confidence in public policies.
He noted that the science of measurement has become a cornerstone across various vital sectors, ranging from trade and industry to public health, environmental protection, energy, and advanced technologies, where accurate and reliable measurements serve as the foundation upon which effective policies and sound decisions are built.
He further emphasized that building trust in policies can only be achieved through accurate and reliable data, making metrology an essential element in realizing a future vision based on knowledge, transparency, and sustainability.
H.E. also highlighted the pioneering role undertaken by GSO through the Gulf Metrology Organization (GULFMET) as a regional organization that strengthens integration and cooperation among GCC Member States in the field of measurement and contributes to enhancing quality infrastructure. This supports the reliability of measurements for policymaking through the development and implementation of regional interlaboratory comparison programs to ensure consistency of results among Member States, support international recognition of the measurement and calibration capabilities of national metrology laboratories, and establish regional reference databases for measurement results that serve regulatory authorities and policymakers while enhancing the credibility of data used in decision-making.
In his speech, H.E. the President of GSO extended his congratulations and appreciation to all personnel working in national standardization bodies across the Member States in general, and professionals working in metrology in particular, describing them as those “whose expertise and efforts contribute to building a more precise and trustworthy world.” He reaffirmed GSO’s continued commitment to supporting and advancing national and regional measurement systems and strengthening their role in serving economies and societies in line with the aspirations of GCC leadership and national visions toward achieving sustainable development.
It is worth noting that World Metrology Day is an annual celebration commemorating the signing of the International Metre Convention on 20 May 1875 by representatives of seventeen countries. The Convention established the framework for global cooperation in the science of measurement (metrology) and its industrial, commercial, and societal applications. Its objective is to achieve worldwide uniformity in measurements, a goal that remains just as important today as it was in 1875.
