AMMAN— The Royal Scientific Society (RSS) and the
Arab Center for Engineering Studies (ACES) signed a memorandum of understanding
to form a partnership and collaborate on projects throughout the Gulf region.
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Hosting the ceremony, the RSS President HRH Princess Sumaya
stressed the importance of collaborating closely with industries and the
private sector to increase the magnitude and variety of projects carried out
regionally to positively impact Jordan’s economy, according to a statement from
the RSS.
“We look forward to expanding the scope of this memorandum
of understanding in the very near future through the integration of work
between ACES and the RSS, especially in new local and regional projects,”
Princess Sumaya said.
“Moreover, we are excited about the many learning
opportunities both parties will enjoy by sharing experiences, and acquiring new
expertise, technical otherwise.”
The memorandum aims to strengthen cooperation between both
entities to provide advisory services for environmental, food, and industrial
chemistry testing.
Additionally, both parties will collaborate to provide
testing services in mechanics, energy efficiency, and renewable energy, and
advisory services related to measurements, calibrations, and conformity
certificates, as well as training and capacity building.
Both organizations will also offer joint services in Saudi
Arabia, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Oman, Iraq, and Kuwait.
The memorandum
was signed by RSS Vice President for Technical Affairs Tareq Hasan, and ACES’
CEO Izzat Katkhuda.
Tareq explained that in addition to the RSS’ specialized
testing services, the RSS cultivates and furthers research and development projects
with local industries and universities to foster innovation and intellectual
properties.
Tareq added: “The RSS provides consultations for the private
and public sectors, and works in partnership with regional and international
organizations.
Since its inception as a national and independent organization,
the prime objectives of the RSS have been to protect human health and safety,
to safeguard the environment, and to contribute to sustainable economic
development”.
CEO of the ACES Group Izzat Katkhuda, elaborated that the
Arab Center is a specialized engineering company with 20 offices spanning
across the Middle East.
He added that ACES offers a wide range of specialized
engineering services including site reconnaissance, geotechnical investigations,
material technology, and environmental testing.
The meeting was concluded with a lengthy discussions between
the executives of both organizations about the next steps to be taken in order
to materialize the memorandum into an actionable plan to yield results.
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