{"id":40927,"date":"2025-10-13T14:19:48","date_gmt":"2025-10-13T06:19:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/incit.org\/?p=40927"},"modified":"2025-10-13T15:56:54","modified_gmt":"2025-10-13T07:56:54","slug":"incit-strategic-partnership-with-aidsmo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/incit.org\/my\/newsroom\/incit-strategic-partnership-with-aidsmo\/","title":{"rendered":"Perkongsian Strategik INCIT dengan AIDSMO untuk Mempercepatkan Transformasi Perindustrian Arab"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-40933 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.incit.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/13151831\/Newsletter-1-3-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.incit.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/13151831\/Newsletter-1-3-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/assets.incit.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/13151831\/Newsletter-1-3-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/assets.incit.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/13151831\/Newsletter-1-3-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/assets.incit.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/13151831\/Newsletter-1-3-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/assets.incit.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/13151831\/Newsletter-1-3-2048x1152.png 2048w, https:\/\/assets.incit.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/13151831\/Newsletter-1-3-18x10.png 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">INCIT Strategic Partnership with AIDSMO to Accelerate Arab Industrial Transformation<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">International Centre for Industrial Transformation (INCIT)<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> is pleased to announce the signing of a <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">cooperation agreement<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> with the <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Arab Industrial Development, Standardization and Mining Organization (AIDSMO)<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. The agreement was signed on 30 September 2025 in <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Ben Guerir<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, Morocco, during the <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">NextGen Manufacturing Summit &#8220;Africa&#8221;<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, hosted by <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P)<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The agreement was formalised by <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Mr Raimund Klein<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, CEO of INCIT, and <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Eng. Tawfik Al-Rubaie<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, Assistant Director General of AIDMO, signifying a shared commitment to support inclusive and sustainable industrial development across AIDSMO Member States.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Supporting MSMEs and Enabling Digital Transformation<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This strategic collaboration focuses on empowering <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs)<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and manufacturers of all sizes to embrace Industry 4.0 through globally recognised transformation frameworks. Central to the partnership is the deployment of INCIT\u2019s two flagship indices:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Operational Excellence Readiness Index (OPERI)<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u2013 a diagnostic tool designed to help MSMEs and small businesses assess and improve operational capabilities, productivity, and readiness for digitalisation.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Smart Industry Readiness Index (SIRI)<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u2013 an internationally recognised framework that enables manufacturers to initiate, scale, and sustain digital transformation initiatives in a structured and strategic manner.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">By integrating these frameworks into AIDSMO\u2019s regional development agenda, the two organisations aim to help industrial stakeholders enhance competitiveness, drive efficiency, and adopt future-ready technologies.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Capacity Building and Skills Development<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In addition to transformation tools, the agreement outlines collaboration on <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">capacity-building projects<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">awareness-raising activities<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, and the co-development of <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">tailored training programmes<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. These initiatives will focus on developing human capital and strengthening institutional capabilities across AIDSMO Member States, with a particular emphasis on scaling up <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">sustainable manufacturing practices<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">INCIT and AIDSMO will also work together for the purpose of delivering multi-sectoral industrial capacity programmes.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A Shared Vision for Sustainable Industrial Growth<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The signing of this agreement reflects both organisations\u2019 commitment to accelerating sustainable industrial growth in line with international best practices. It also aligns with the objectives of the <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">NextGen Manufacturing Summit &#8220;Africa&#8221;<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, which convened leading voices in industry, academia, and government to explore the evolving African industrial landscape and the region\u2019s role in the Fourth Industrial Revolution.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Implementation of the agreement\u2019s objectives will be led on AIDSMO\u2019s side by the <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Arab Institute for Training and Industrial and Mining Consulting<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, a key subsidiary focused on technical assistance and professional development in the region.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-40934 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.incit.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/13151923\/Newsletter-2-3-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.incit.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/13151923\/Newsletter-2-3-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/assets.incit.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/13151923\/Newsletter-2-3-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/assets.incit.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/13151923\/Newsletter-2-3-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/assets.incit.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/13151923\/Newsletter-2-3-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/assets.incit.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/13151923\/Newsletter-2-3-2048x1152.png 2048w, https:\/\/assets.incit.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/13151923\/Newsletter-2-3-18x10.png 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For more details and updates, follow our announcement on LinkedIn\u202f<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/international-centre-for-industrial-transformation-ltd\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">here<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f \u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For collaboration &amp; further enquiries, please contact\u202f<\/span><a href=\"mailto:contact@incit.org\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">contact@incit.org<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202for Ask\u202f<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/incit.org\/contact-us\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">IC4IT<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>INCIT Strategic Partnership with AIDSMO to Accelerate Arab Industrial Transformation\u00a0 The International Centre for Industrial Transformation (INCIT) is pleased to announce the signing of a cooperation agreement with the Arab Industrial Development, Standardization and Mining Organization (AIDSMO). The agreement was signed on 30 September 2025 in Ben Guerir, Morocco, during the NextGen Manufacturing Summit &#8220;Africa&#8221;, [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":40933,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[18],"tags":[301,298,300,188,183,57,14,302],"class_list":["post-40927","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-newsroom","tag-aidsmo","tag-digitaltransformation","tag-industry40","tag-msme","tag-operi","tag-partnership","tag-siri","tag-smartmanufacturing"],"acf":{"featured_post":true},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/incit.org\/my\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/40927","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/incit.org\/my\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/incit.org\/my\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/incit.org\/my\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/incit.org\/my\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=40927"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/incit.org\/my\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/40927\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":40937,"href":"https:\/\/incit.org\/my\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/40927\/revisions\/40937"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/incit.org\/my\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/40933"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/incit.org\/my\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=40927"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/incit.org\/my\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=40927"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/incit.org\/my\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=40927"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}