The SMIIC General Secretariat organized a two-day virtual capacity-building program for the staff of the Syrian Arab Organization for Standardization and Metrology (SASMO) and the Yemen Standardization, Metrology and Quality Control Organization (YSMO) on 16–17 February 2026.

Seminar: Introduction to SMIIC and Its Institutional Framework

Upon the request of SASMO and YSMO, the SMIIC General Secretariat organized a seminar entitled “Introduction to SMIIC: Structure and Activities” on 16 February 2026, which was conducted in Arabic.
The seminar provided participants with a comprehensive overview of SMIIC, including its mission, strategic objectives, organizational structure, and key activities in the fields of standardization, conformity assessment, metrology, and accreditation.

Training Session: SMIIC Directive Part 1 – Procedures for Technical Work

Following the seminar, a technical training session titled “SMIIC Directive Part 1: Procedures for the Technical Work” was conducted in Arabic on the same day.

The training focused on explaining the procedures and rules governing the development of OIC/SMIIC standards, including the structure and functioning of SMIIC Technical Committees (TCs). The session also aimed to enhance participants’ understanding of member participation in the standardization process, voting procedures, document circulation, and the roles and responsibilities of technical experts and committee members.

Workshop: SMIIC IT Infrastructure (SMIIC IS)

On 17 February 2026, the SMIIC General Secretariat organized a technical workshop on the SMIIC Information System (SMIIC IS), which was conducted in English.  The workshop aimed to enhance the technical understanding and practical skills of SASMO and YSMO staff regarding SMIIC’s digital infrastructure supporting standards development and the work of Technical Committees.

Considering that Syria applied the SMIIC family in 2025, this program provided a valuable opportunity to properly introduce SMIIC’s institutional identity to a new Member State and to demonstrate how SASMO and YSMO can actively contribute to SMIIC’s technical work while benefiting from its collaborative platform.

The training program was highly productive, and the SMIIC General Secretariat reaffirmed its commitment to continuing to support Member States through capacity-building initiatives and technical cooperation activities whenever needed.