2014

2014 press releases

STC Security Operation Center (SOC) achieves certification to ISO 27001:2005, Information Security Management System Standard >

First financial product to receive a trusted mark in accordance with the Sergeant Review >

BSI has launched a new Kitemark for Secure Digital Transactions >

BSI to exhibit at the BIG 5, International Building and Construction Show >

BSI to exhibit, present and hold a workshop at the MENA Transport Safety and Security Summit in November >

VODAFONE QATAR RECEIVES TOP GLOBAL INFORMATION SECURITY CERTIFICATION >

08 June 2014

ADFSC Achieves ISO Certification >

Abu Dhabi, August, 2014- Abu Dhabi Farmers’ Services Centre announced today their achievement of the internationally recognized standard PAS 99 for the integration management systems.

QATAR BIOBANK RECEIVES TWO ISO CERTIFICATIONS >

The Standard Bearer >

Given their omnipresence in the construction industry, it’s hard to imagine a world in which contractors and consultants didn't make use of standards on a daily basis to carry tasks on projects. Construction standards govern everything from the quality of cement used on a project to the nuts and bolts that lock scaffolding into place. Source: Big Project Magazine

24 June 2014

The National Federal Council demonstrates an ongoing commitment towards customers by achieving ISO 9001 certification >

The National Federal Council, UAE achieves ISO 9001 Quality Management certification in the presence of Mr Paul Fox, Charge d’affaires, British Embassy.

06 October 2014

Dubai Ambulance awarded OHSAS 18001 and ISO 14001 >

Dubai Corporation for Ambulance Services lead by example and demonstrate commitment to excellence by achieving certification for OHSAS 18001 Occupational Health and Safety and ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems

24 April 2014

RasGas Supports Safer Roads in Qatar >

First Company in Qatar to Receive ISO Certification for Road Safety Management System

18 April 2014

Qatar Transport Company (MOWASALAT) achieves another milestone >

Qatar Transport Company (MOWASALAT) has been rewarded by achieving certification to ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 by the British Standard Institution (BSI), including the prestigious Accreditation by ANAB and UKAS.

28 May 2014

BSI awarded Aramex for garnering the highest rating in service excellence >

Aramex is the first logistics organisation in the Middle East and Africa to achieve the International Standard for Service Excellence (TISSE).

06 June 2014

BSI launches independent assessment scheme to mitigate risks in supply chain security >

ISO 28000 key to reducing the $23 billion of cargo stolen annually worldwide

26 June 2014

Ramaco Trading & Contracting Achieves ISO 9001:2008 >

Ramaco Trading & Contracting is proud to announce that it is now certified as an ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management System (QMS) compliant organization, as it has successfully completed the Stage 2 Audit for QMS by BSI (British Standards Institution)

30 June 2014

QMIC Receives ISO 9001:2008 Certification for Quality Management System >

June 30, 2014: Qatar Mobility Innovations Center (QMIC) has been awarded the ISO 9001:2008 certification for Quality Management System.

Luxury Facilities Management Company Achieves Certification to ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 >

BSI launches first global risk management standard for supply chains >

22 April 2014

BSI grows revenues to record levels in 2013 >

BSI, the business standards company, has announced its results for the year ended 31 December 2013. Growth of 7% in revenues maintains BSI’s unbroken 14-year track record of growth in underlying revenue.

19 March 2014

Etisalat receives ISO standard award for business continuity management for emergency response >

Etisalat, the UAE’s leading telecom provider, has been awarded the ISO standard certification for Societal Security – Business Continuity Management by the British Standards Institute (BSI).

Msheireb Properties awarded the international ISO 31000:2009 Risk Management Standard >

Msheireb Properties has incorporated the latest risk management procedures as part of a broader effort to incorporate industry best practices into its operations.

Ras Al Khaimah Courts achieve Certification to ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems >

March 2014, Ras Al Khaimah –RAK Courts has attained ISO 9001: 2008, the standard for Quality Management Systems certification as recognition of its commitment to Quality, Continual improvement and excellence.

13 March 2014

Business leaders feel most threatened by IT hazards >

A new report published by the Business Continuity Institute (BCI), in association with BSI, has revealed that IT-related threats are continuing to provide the greatest concern for organizations, ranking above other threats such as natural disasters, security incidents and industrial disputes.

Qatar University - ITS department awarded ISO/IEC 27001 certification >

The Information Technology Services department (ITS) has attained ISO/IEC 27001 accreditation, a world-recognized standard for information security management systems (ISMS).

24 March 2014

Al Khayyat Contracting & Trading -KCT awarded PAS 99: 2012 Certification >

Doha, Qatar- KCT is pleased to announce that “KCT has become the first Construction Company in GCC and Arab world and 49th in the world to receive PAS 99: 2012- Integrated Management System Certification” from the British Standards Institution Middle East and Africa.

27 February 2014

Abu Dhabi’s Sheikh Khalifa Medical City- the first public Hospital in the UAE awarded highest international standard for IT Service Management >

Sheikh Khalifa Medical City (SKMC), the flagship institute in SEHA’s healthcare system, has been awarded ISO/IEC 20000-1:2011 (ISO 20000) certification, the highest international standard for IT service management.

05 March 2014

The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS): had been certified to ISO 27001:2013 for Information Security >

The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS): had been certified by ISO 27001:2013 for Information Security

19 February 2014

Al Ghandi Auto Group Lead By Example And Demonstrate Commitment To Excellence >

Dubai, February– Al Ghandi Auto Group, one of the largest automotive industry organizations in the Middle East region, successfully achieved certifications on ISO 9001 for its Quality Management; ISO 14001 for its Environmental Management System, OHSAS 18001 for its Occupational Health & Safety, ISO 10002 for Customer Satisfaction and ISO 27001 for its Information Security.

24 February 2014

Qatar Fuel Additives Company Limited receives ISO 27001 certification >

Qatar Fuel Additives Company Limited (Qafac) has received ISO/IEC 27001, the standard for Information Security.