Yousuf Abdulla Al Kubaisi (centre), COO, Ooredoo, and French Embassador to Qatar, Eric Chevallier (third right), along with senior officials from Bureau Veritas and Ooredoo.
DOHA: Ooredoo, one of the region’s largest ICT providers, announced yesterday that it is driving Qatar’s digital business growth, thanks to the renewal of three world-class certifications from Bureau Veritas, a global leader in testing, inspection, and certification.
In line with supporting Qatar National Vision 2030 goals of ensuring economic growth, security, and organisational digital transformation, Ooredoo has secured internationally-recognised ISO certifications for the Qatar Data Centre including the ISO 27001:2013 certification for Information Security Management Systems, ISO 22301:2012 certification for Business Continuity Management Systems, and ISO 20000-1:2011 certification for Service Management System.
Ooredoo announced the certifications at an event held with the French-headquartered Bureau Veritas and the French Ambassador to the State of Qatar. French Ambassador to Qatar Eric Chevallier attended the ceremony during which the Certifications were awarded to Ooredoo Chief Operating Officer Yousuf Abdulla Al Kubaisi. Bureau Veritas recognition enhances strong ties between Qatar and France, with bi-lateral trade of 2.7 billion Euros in 2017, according to the Embassy of France in Qatar.
Yousuf Abdulla Al Kubaisi, COO Ooredoo, said: “Bureau Veritas certification enables our Qatar Data Centre to provide the most advanced and secure technology services to Qatar’s organisations. We are exchanging global best practices to ensure our data security, integrity, and compliance meet international standards. Ooredoo will continue to expand our information management solutions to support Qatar’s digital business growth”.
Vinoth KP, Acting Certification Manager, Bureau Veritas, said: “In the fast-paced Digital Economy, Qatar’s organisations need the latest technology solutions to succeed. Our certifications will enable Ooredoo’s business customers to understand their security vulnerabilities and risks, defend their business and reputation, and build a competitive edge through high-quality process driven technology services.”
Business customers can leverage the Ooredoo Advantage, making Ooredoo “Best for Business”, thanks to its breadth and depth of talent, best fixed and mobile networks, broadest portfolio of ICT services and solutions, and trusted partner for 60 years.
