30 March 2017 - SIRIM QAS International has opened its maiden branch office in the Middle East region in Manama, Bahrain. It will be offering the IECEx certification of personnel competence for explosive atmospheres, IECEx certified service facilities certification, product certification, and management system certification services in Bahrain.
"SIRIM QAS International plans to leverage on the Kingdom of Bahrain's strong growth prospects and to use the country as a gateway to expand its presence in the fast growing Middle East region," SIRIM Chairman Tan Sri Dr. Ir. Ahmad Tajuddin Ali said.
He said Bahrain was chosen due to its strategic location, attractive investment incentive and its reputation as a modern industrial, business and service center in the region.
SIRIM QAS International is also planning to a Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Notified Body to help Malaysian manufacturers and those in the neighboring countries obtain Gulf Conformity Marking (G-Mark) to penetrate the GCC market and thus, facilitating trade between both countries, he further added.
The collaboration aims to facilitate trade between both countries and to support the conformity assessment framework in Bahrain.
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