Saudi Arabia secures seventh term on ISO council

Saudi Arabia, represented by the Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization, has been elected to the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Council for the 2027–2029 term. The election took place during the 48th General Assembly held today in Paris.

Saudi Arabia will be represented on the ISO Council by Dr. Saad bin Othman Al-Kasabi, Governor of the Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization. This achievement highlights the Kingdom’s active international presence in the field of standardization and strengthens its contribution to the development of standards and regulations at both the international and regional levels.

This marks Saudi Arabia’s seventh time securing a seat on the ISO Council, and its second consecutive term, underscoring the Kingdom’s prominent global standing in standardization and its influential role in supporting and shaping international standards and policies.

Saudi Arabia, through the Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization, continues to play an active role in technical committees, councils, and international programs related to standardization and quality.

About ISO and its global role

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) is a global body comprising more than 160 national standardization organizations. Its mission is to develop international standards and foster cooperation in various areas of standardization, facilitating trade, industry, and services among member countries.