Wednesday 11 / November / 2026
Muscat--- The Sultanate of Oman has advanced seven places in the Quality Infrastructure for Sustainable Development Index 2026, issued by the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), rising to 53rd globally from 60th in the 2024 edition.
The index value also rose from 43.8 to 47.8 points, a growth rate of about 9.1 percent. This progress reflects the development of the national quality system, the strengthening of its technical and institutional capacities and its role in supporting the competitiveness of Omani products and improving the efficiency of economic sectors.
The advance results from efforts by the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion, represented by the Directorate General of Specifications and Measurements, in cooperation with relevant public and private entities. These efforts aim to develop the quality infrastructure system and enhance the integration of its components by expanding standardization, measurement, calibration, accreditation and conformity assessment services and strengthening national participation in international organizations and technical committees. This helps raise the quality of products and services, facilitate trade and improve the business and investment environment.
