standardisation and metrology department at the ministry
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“It also helps boost the national economy by enabling Emirati manufacturers to operate in accordance with international best practice, rendering them more competitive in regional and international markets.”
Global demand for PPE has skyrocketed since the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic earlier this year, with face masks and gloves considered effective in preventing the spread of the infection.
UAE companies are also looking to enter the sector and manufacture new products.
In May, Mubadala Investment Company announced its partnership with industrial company Honeywell to produce N95 face masks as part of its drive to nurture the UAE’s manufacturing base and tackle the Covid-19 pandemic.