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The World Patient Safety Day

In support of World Patient Safety Day 2026 our CEO has published a statement on this year’s theme “Safe Care for noncommunicable diseases”. The statement reflects on our shared responsibility to put patient safety at the heart of every healthcare facility activity and how accreditation can support this year’s theme.           […]

World Accreditation Day 2026 -CEO Message

The Emirates International Accreditation Centre (EIAC) is proud to join the global accreditation community in celebrating this year’s theme. Innovation, Trust and Sustainability: The Power of Accreditation Accreditation is more than a technical function: it is an effective governance tool and a strategic enabler that supports development and progress. Accreditation drives #innovation by ensuring that […]

World Accreditation Day 2026

EIAC joins the global accreditation community in celebrating World Accreditation Day 2026. Watch the official WAD 2026 video below, released by Global ACI, showcasing this year’s theme, “Innovation, Trust and Sustainability: The Power of Accreditation,” and highlighting the vital role of accreditation in fostering global trade, safety, trust, and confidence.   Please click the link […]

New Leadership Elected to Guide the Global Accreditation Cooperation

We are pleased to announce that Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated has elected new leadership ahead of its official operational launch on 1st January 2026. Mr. Brahim Houla of the GCC Accreditation Center (GAC) has been elected Chair, and Mr. Emanuele Riva from Accredia has been elected Vice-Chair. This milestone marks a new era of strengthened […]

EIAC Annual Customer Forum – Join Us on 9 October 2025!

We are pleased to invite you to participate in the EIAC Annual Customers Forum on 9 October 2025. The forum aims to enhance communication channels with customers and partners, discuss key updates, challenges, and highlight best practices that contribute to the development of the accreditation system in line with the highest international  standards. Register here 

New Accreditation Scheme for Persons Certification Bodies

The Emirates International Accreditation Centre (EIAC) is launching a new accreditation scheme for ISO/IEC 17024 persons certification bodies.The accreditation scheme covers the scope of “Certification of Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Person in Charge (PIC) and Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Practitioner”.The regulatory body Dubai Municipality (Health and Safety Department-DM) is the certification scheme owner. […]

World Accreditation Day 2025: Empowering SMEs Through Accreditation

World Accreditation Day (WAD), a global initiative established by IAF and ILAC, is celebrated annually on 09 J

EIAC CEO’s message on World Accreditation Day- 9 June 2025

At the Emirates International Accreditation Centre, we firmly believe in the importance of empowering the smal

EIAC to launch accreditation scheme for event sustainability management systems

The Emirates International Accreditation Centre (EIAC) is planning to launch an accreditation scheme for manag

EIAC conducted training for certification bodies of persons

The Emirates International Accreditation Centre (EIAC) conducted ISO/IEC 17024 training for bodies operating c

EIAC’s new accreditation schemes

The Emirates International Accreditation Centre (EIAC) has launched the following new accreditation schemes.

EIAC requirements for comments of stakeholders

As part of its efforts to keep onboard the clients and stake holders regarding accreditation system, the EIAC

EIAC delegation attended Joint IAF-ILAC annual meetings

The joint annual meetings of IAF-ILAC were held in Berlin-Germany on 1-10 October 2024. The EIAC delegation he

IAF-ILAC joint annual meetings in Oct 2024

Joint annual meetings of International Accreditation Forum (IAF) and International Laboratory Accreditation Co

EIAC provides accreditation in healthcare sector

Emirates International Accreditation Centre (EIAC) accredited Aster healthcare groups’ four hospitals and a Da

EIAC congratulates all on Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) birthday celebrations

The Emirates International Accreditation Centre (EIAC) congratulates all on the occasion of birthday celebrati

EIAC is celebrating the Emirati Women’s Day

On the occasion of Emirati Women’s Day, 28 August 2024, Ms. Amina Ahmed Mohammed CEO of EIAC in her message to

EIAC hosted executive committee meetings of ARAC

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EIAC delegates attended MRA Council Meeting- APAC Annual Meeting-2024

EIAC delegates to Asia Pacific Accreditation Cooperation (APAC) attended the APAC MRA Council Meeting which wa

EIAC delegation attended APAC general assembly-2024

EIAC delegation attended APAC general assembly-2024 in Dubai, UAE. The EIAC delegation was headed by Ms. Amina

Meetings of working groups & technical committees-APAC Annual Meeting-2024

Meetings of various working groups & technical committees held during APAC Annual Meeting-2024 in Dubai, U

Official Gala Dinner for the delegates of APAC Annual Meeting-2024

Official Gala Dinner for the delegates of Asia Pacific Accreditation Cooperation (APAC) annual meeting-2024 in

Meetings of Working Groups- APAC Annual Meeting-2024.

Meetings of various working groups conducted during annual meetings of Asia Pacific Accreditation Cooperation

Reception for the delegates of APAC Meeting-2024

Reception for the delegates of Asia Pacific Accreditation Cooperation (APAC) annual meeting-2024 in Dubai, UAE

APAC Annual Meeting-2024 inaugurated

The annual meetings of Asia Pacific Accreditation Cooperation (APAC) have formally inaugurated with host econo

APAC Annual Meeting-2024 jointly hosted by EIAC, ENAS & GAC

The annual meeting of Asia Pacific Accreditation Cooperation (APAC) is jointly hosted by the Emirates Internat

Mohammed bin Rashid issues Decree on Board of Emirates International Accreditation Centre (EIAC)

In his capacity as the Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and

EIAC wishes you a very happy Eid

The CEO, management and staff of the Emirates International Accreditation Centre (EIAC) wishes you a very happ

EIAC Celebrated World Accreditation Day

The Emirates International Accreditation Centre (EIAC) celebrated the “World Accreditation Day-2024”. In line

EIAC’s peer evaluation conducted by ARAC

The Arab Accreditation Cooperation (ARAC) conducted re-evaluation of Emirates International Accreditation Cent

EIAC wishes you a very happy Eid

The CEO, management and staff of the Emirates International Accreditation Centre (EIAC) wishes you a very happ

EIAC conducted various trainings for laboratories & halal accreditation

The Emirates International Accreditation Centre (EIAC) has conducted various trainings. ISO 15189 training was

EIAC conducted trainings for conformity assessment bodies

ISO/IEC 17024 training was conducted for persons certification bodies. The training also covered the conformit

EIAC participated in Arab Health Exhibition & Congress 2024

The Emirates International Accreditation Centre (EIAC) participated in Arab Health Exhibition and Congress hel

EIAC attended ARAC’s annual meetings in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

The 11th annual meetings and general assembly of Arab Accreditation Cooperation (ARAC) were on 5th December to

EIAC’s peer evaluation for existing and new scope

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EIAC’s Advisory Technical Committee Meeting

The meeting of Advisory Technical Committee of Emirates International Accreditation Centre (EIAC) was held on

Meeting with certification bodies for Tolerance & Coexistence Accreditation Scheme

The Emirates International Accreditation Centre (EIAC) has launched new accreditation scheme for management sy

ILAC Newsletter is published

The latest edition of ILAC Newsletter has published on 23rd October 2023. The newsletter is available on follo

Safety of Fairground & Amusement Park Equipment is paramount

In 2022, the UAE has seen growth in the travel and tourism sector that has contributed to 9% of the total GDP,

IAF-ILAC joint annual meetings in Nov 2023

Joint annual meetings of International Accreditation Forum (IAF) and International Laboratory Accreditation Co

EIAC congratulates all on Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) birthday celebrations

The Emirates International Accreditation Centre (EIAC) congratulates all on the occasion of birthday celebrati

Dubai regulator (Dubai Municipality) to launch certification scheme for health & safety officers for labor accommodations

The Health and Safety Department of Dubai Municipality (DM) intends to launch the certification scheme for Hea

IAF issued mandatory document IAF MD 27:2023 Transition requirements for ISO 22003-1:2022

The International Accreditation Forum (IAF) has issued a mandatory document IAF MD 27:2023 containing transiti

New accreditation scheme for management systems certification bodies

The concepts of tolerance and coexistence in UAE are considered as fundamental to maintain social harmony and

World Accreditation Day- An event with Customers & Stakeholders

In connection with “World Accreditation Day 9 June 2023”, the Emirates International Accreditation Centre (EIA

APAC Annual Meetings 2023 in USA

The Asia Pacific Accreditation Cooperation (APAC) is holding its Annual Meetings 2023 from 23 June – 1 July 20

Arab Accreditation Week 05-09 June 2023

The Arab Accreditation Cooperation (ARAC) is organizing Arab Accreditation Week from 5 to 9 June 2023. This is

ILAC Newsletter is published

The latest edition of ILAC Newsletter has published on 19th October 2023. The newsletter is available on follo

EIAC’s Accreditation scheme for PT Providers

EIAC’s Accreditation scheme for Proficiency Testing (PT) Providers is fully functional. The accreditation sche

Upcoming EIAC Trainings

EIAC’s public and assessors’ trainings during first half of the year 2023. 1. ISO 15189: 2022 Training for EIA

EIAC wishes you a happy new year

The Emirates International Accreditation Centre (EIAC) wishes you a happy new year.

New accreditation scheme for persons certification bodies

The Emirates International Accreditation Centre (EIAC) is working to launch an accreditation scheme for person

ARAC annual meetings & general assembly-2022

Tenth annual meetings and general assembly of Arab Accreditation Cooperation (ARAC) were held on 4th December

New accreditation schemes for management systems certification bodies

The Emirates International Accreditation Centre (EIAC) accreditation has launched new accreditation schemes fo

Advisory Technical Committee Meeting

The meeting of Advisory Technical Committee of EIAC was held on 28 November 2022 in EIAC office. The meeting w

Training for medical laboratories

The Emirates International Accreditation Centre (EIAC) has conducted a three day training on ISO 15189 accredi

EIAC’s presentation in Canadian University, Dubai

The Emirates International Accreditation Centre (EIAC) accreditation as an apex governmental accreditation bod

Accreditation scheme for medical tourism launched

The Emirates International Accreditation Centre (EIAC) has formally launched accreditation scheme for medical

EIAC participated in Dubai International Food Safety Conference

EIAC participated in 16th Dubai International Food Safety Conference (DIFSC). The conference was held in Dubai

Specialized training for healthcare assessors

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Upcoming EIAC Events

Meeting with FSMS Certification Bodies- October 2022 EIAC Advisory Technical Committee Meeting- November 2022

ILAC-IAF joint meetings in Oct & Nov 2022

Annual meetings of International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC) and International Accreditation F

IAF issued mandatory document IAF MD 26:2022 Transition requirements for ISO/IEC 27001:2022

The International Accreditation Forum (IAF) has issued a mandatory document IAF MD 26 containing transition re

Ras Al Khaimah Police Forensic Investigation Unit achieved EIAC accreditation

The Emirates International Accreditation Centre (EIAC) has granted accreditation to the Forensic Investigation

EIAC received accreditation approval from ISQuaEEA

The External Evaluation Award Committee (EEAC) of the International Society for Quality in Health Care Externa

EIAC accredited Kazakhstan Standards for Halal Certification

Emirates International Accreditation Centre (EIAC) accredited Kazakhstan Institute of Standardization and Metr

EIAC attended ISO meetings

Ms. Amina Ahmed Mohammed Chair of Arab Accreditation Cooperation (ARAC) and CEO of EIAC attended the ISO Annua

Arab regional forum on voluntary Third-Party Assurance (vTPA)

EIAC CEO participated in Arab Regional Forum on Voluntary Third-Party Assurance in Food Sector Approach and Mo