Under the patronage of Minister of Commerce and Chairman of the Board of the Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization (SASO), Dr. Majid bin Abdullah Al-Qasabi, the 9th National Quality Conference opens tomorrow at the Ritz-Carlton hotel in Riyadh. This year's conference is held under the theme "Quality in the Age of Advanced Technologies" and runs for three days, with wide participation from experts and decision-makers from Saudi Arabia and abroad.

Conference Themes and Objectives

The conference aims to highlight the importance of advanced technologies in promoting and applying quality concepts across various sectors, in addition to:

  • Discussing the fourth generation of quality and its impact on improving efficiency and institutional excellence.
  • Presenting successful case studies in using technology to enhance the quality of services and products.
  • Strengthening international cooperation and exchanging expertise, particularly with the People's Republic of China taking part as guest of honor.
  • Highlighting recent studies that contribute to sustainable development.

A Comprehensive, Varied Program

The conference includes:

  • 12 panel discussions covering a range of topics in quality and innovation.
  • 6 training workshops offering practical solutions to quality challenges across different sectors.
  • More than 60 speakers from Saudi Arabia and abroad, presenting advanced insights on quality applications in education, health, industry, services, and entrepreneurship.

Cooperation with China and Boosting Competitiveness

The conference features a notable presence from the People's Republic of China, with its representatives sharing their expertise in quality, strengthening the exchange of knowledge between the two countries. The conference also focuses on presenting practical recommendations to boost competitiveness, support digital transformation, and raise the quality of products and services in line with global trends.