Regional Metrology Organizations (RMO) such as GulfMet is a venue, for cooperation among national metrology institutes and designated institutes. In response to the increased needs of our area for traceable and reliable measurement, GulfMet has been established with the aim to enhance the metrological infrastructure and activities within the aim to enhance the metrological infrastructure and activities within the member states, and to ensure the technical capabilities of national metrology institute and designated institutes participating in the GulfMet as an RMO. In the first issue of e-GulfMeT, the reader will find information about our organization’s activities which provide opportunities of cooperation and exchange of knowledge, experience and infrastructural support in metrology.

As a president of GulfMet perhaps this is the last time that I will be talking to you via this issue of eGulfMet. We have been together for almost 6 years now, and soon it is time for me to leave. Bet before I do, I would like to share with you some thoughts, It has been an honor for me to be part of the team and I am grateful for the opportunity that was given to me to serve the metrology community in GCC.  We, as a metrology community in GCC, are witnessing the progress made in the field of metrology in the last few years. It is important to highlight that, the main Strategic objective of GulfMet is to focus on helping GulfMet member states to meet international requirements for global recognition of their Calibration and Measurement Capabilities (CMCs). strengthening their position and GulfMet status within JCRB.