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Abu Dhabi International Airport has been awarded the ISO 22301 Management System Certificate for Business Continuity Management. This makes the capital’s airport the first in the Middle East, and one of a few in the world, to become ISO 22301 certified.
The certification is the international benchmark of good practice in Business Continuity Management and recognizes the steps that Abu Dhabi Airports has taken to implement processes which will provide continuity of its operations during disruptive events.
It was awarded to Abu Dhabi Airports’ Risk Management and Operations teams following an external audit of the management system. “The ISO 22301 certification demonstrates that the business continuity system in place at Abu Dhabi International Airport is of the highest standard and that the airport is prepared for and able to continue its operations in the event of any disruption,†said Eng. Ahmad Al Haddabi, Chief Operations Officer, Abu Dhabi Airports.
“This achievement highlights Abu Dhabi Airports’ commitment to support the Abu Dhabi government’s endeavor to achieve excellence in all its businesses and services,†he added.
Abu Dhabi Airports was also the first airports company in the region to have received the ISO 9001 Quality Management System, 14001 Environment Management System, and OHSAS 18001 Occupational Health and Safety Management System across all its airports.
Abu Dhabi Airports’ vision is to become the world’s leading airports group. Being an efficient organization with high performing staff, and delivering world class airport services and infrastructure, are key steps towards achieving that vision.