Client:
Study and Evaluation of the Status of QI Activities and Services in Saudi Arabia and the Services Provided by the Saudi Standards, Metrology, and Quality Organization (SASO).
This contract supported the Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization (SASO) in evaluating and redefining the country’s Quality Infrastructure (QI) system. The study aimed to strengthen the alignment of QI services with national industrial needs and contribute to Saudi Arabia’s broader Vision 2030 goals, including economic diversification and export growth.
The project focused on improving the effectiveness and responsiveness of SASO’s services to better support local manufacturers and priority sectors outlined in the National Industry Strategy (NIS).
Strategic objectives included:
- Supporting national industry through stronger QI services
- Enhancing the quality, accessibility and relevance of QI across sectors
- Aligning SASO’s activities with market needs and global best practices
- Contributing to Saudi competitiveness and trade performance
Key activities and outputs:
- Mapping and evaluation of existing QI services provided by SASO
- Surveys and interviews with stakeholders, including manufacturers, QI service providers and government institutions
- 15 sectoral workshops to validate market needs and co-create a roadmap for improved QI services
- Ranking of NIS priority sectors based on potential for economic impact through QI support
- Benchmarking of international best practices in QI for application in Saudi Arabia
- Cost–benefit and feasibility analyses of QI improvements in the top 5 most impactful sectors
- A strategic implementation plan and roadmap for upgrading QI services
- Knowledge transfer and institutional capacity building throughout the project
In summary, this intervention delivered a practical framework for SASO to modernise its service offer, align with the demands of Saudi manufacturers, and become a catalyst for national industrial development under Vision 2030.