Dibba Al Hisn Municipality passes BCMS
The auditor recommended that the municipality continue to receive certification to maintain the efficiency of its systems and its ability to address any potential challenges, ensure business continuity, and manage crises in all emergency situations.
Commitment to the highest standards
Accreditation confirms Dibba Al Hisn Municipality's commitment to the highest standards to ensure the continuity of its vital services under various circumstances and emergencies. This enhances the efficiency of institutional work, in line with the government's aspirations for excellence and leadership.
The municipality explained that passing the international standard for business continuity and disaster recovery came after experts from the certification body audited the system and verified the accuracy of all procedures related to the system. The audits were successfully completed.
His Excellency Talib Abdullah Al Yahyai, Director of Dibba Al Hisn Municipality, said that the new international accreditation complements a series of accreditation certificates that the municipality has successfully obtained over the past years.
His Excellency Talib Abdullah Al Yahyai explained that accreditation is part of the municipality efforts to ensure that all its operational systems meet the highest quality standards. This enhances confidence in the municipality's information technology system, which is constantly being developed to enhance performance and ensure data protection and security, thus improving municipal services and outcomes across all sectors.
Building an integrated business continuity system
Al Yahyai emphasised that obtaining the ISO 22301 certification to renew the accreditation of the international standard for its business continuity system confirms the municipality's ability to identify potential risks, develop proactive plans to help avoid crises and disasters, and effectively address and manage risks.
Al Yahyai added that the municipality believes in the importance of building an integrated business continuity system that ensures our readiness to deal with various challenges. The municipality continues to work in accordance with international best practices to achieve the vision of the wise leadership, contributing to establishing a culture of sustainability and excellence in providing innovative services to all Dibba Al Hisn residents.
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