In mid-May, the official opening of TÜV AUSTRIA’s regional headquarters in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia took place in Riyadh.
New opening in Riyadh as a sign of quality and safety
TÜV AUSTRIA focuses on SASO (Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization) conformity certificates in Riyadh. Certification of SFDA (Saudi Food and Drug Authority) conformity in the areas of cosmetics, food, and medical equipment is also part of TÜV AUSTRIA’s service portfolio in Saudi Arabia.
With the new regional headquarters in Riyadh, Saudia Arabia, the independent Austrian corporate group contributes to the positive economic development of Saudi Arabia .
Distinguished guests at the opening ceremony of the new location in Riyadh

During the opening celebrations, TÜV AUSTRIA CEO Dr. Stefan Haas, as well as Executive Vice President for Asia and Africa, Yankı Ünal, visited the new location in Riyadh. The Austrian Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Dr. Oskar Wüstinger, along with a delegation including Trade Counselor Christoph Pfeifer, were also present. The presence of these representatives of the Republic contributes to strengthening the relationship between the two nations and underscores the importance of cooperation.
TÜV AUSTRIA was pleased to welcome other important guests from various organizations at the opening, including Fahad Alkuaik, Vice-Governor for Business Support of SASO, Alhassan Hamidaldin, Ministry of Investment Director of Regional Headquarter Outreach, Dr. Adel Alkaied, CEO of the Saudi Accreditation Center (SAC), as well as Hassaan Alwohaibi, Badr Alabdullatif, and Abdulrahman Alenezi, Quality Manager of the National Information Center – Saudi Arabia. Their presence highlights the importance of cooperation between industry leaders and regulatory authorities.
With this new step, TÜV AUSTRIA reaffirms its commitment to quality, innovation, and long-term partnerships. With one goal: to promote progress, shape a successful future, and achieve positive changes in both regional and international environments.
TÜV AUSTRIA China
TÜV AUSTRIA CEO Stefan Haas
meets Shanghai´s Vice Mayor Jie Chen
An international TÜV AUSTRIA delegation, led by CEO Dr. Stefan Haas, met with the Shanghai Municipal Government. Haas held talks with the Honorable Jie Chen, Vice Mayor of Shanghai. New technologies development, free trade of goods, and sustainability were at the heart of their in-depth exchanges.
TÜV AUSTRIA vehicle acoustics
Safety asured with acoustic measurements
TÜV AUSTRIA built Europe’s most modern test track for vehicle acoustics tests in Bad Sobernheim in the German state of Rhineland-Palatinate. With the expansion of its automotive solutions portfolio, the Austrian group of companies is consolidating its position as a strong and reliable partner for the automotive industry.
Sponsored by TÜV AUSTRIA
Sponsored by TÜV AUSTRIA, an introductory workshop was held in Singapore by the Saudi Standards Metrology and Quality Organization (SASO). The aim of the workshop was to introduce the organization’s product and service safety initiative to enhance service quality and promote trade exchange.
IEC 62443 standard
Successful certification
of the liquid gas terminal from EGEGAZ
TÜV TRUST IT TÜV AUSTRIA GMBH successfully certifies EGEGAZ’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal according to IEC 62443 standard 2-1, 2-4, 3-2 and 3-3.
TÜV AUSTRIA wins Digital Innovation Award
RISE by TÜV AUSTRIA wins
BEMAS Digital Innovation Award 2025
RISE by TÜV AUSTRIA, the in-House developed stand-alone solution for online monitoring of infrastructure components, has been awarded the BEMAS Digital Innovation Award at Maintenance Antwerp 2025. Wir congratulate our RISE by TÜV AUSTRIA research & development team.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) – Guideline
Best Practice Guideline
Technical Documentation of AI Systems
Safe and comprehensible: In cooperation with the Austrian Regulatory Authority for Broadcasting and Telecommunications (RTR), TÜV AUSTRIA has developed a best practice guide for the technical documentation of AI systems.