DUBAI: The Dubai Quality Group (DQG) and the American Society of Quality (ASQ) have signed an agreement designed to further the cause of quality worldwide and share information to benefit the quality community.
The memorandum of understanding helps and pairs the Dubai Quality Group with the American Society of Quality, which is the worlds leading quality community of experts and resources. DQG and ASQ will exchange information that will be published in both English and Arabic to benefit the members of the independent organizations, according to the agreement. The groups will also seek opportunities to host joint events, including workshops, seminars, conferences and award activities. Chairman of DQG, Saleh Janeeh, underscores that the agreement will help increase awareness of the quality movement in the UAE, besides benefiting the group's members. "Quality is everyones responsibility, and this agreement will help further develop the UAE as a centre of excellence," Janeeh said. "Additionally, this understanding will provide our members with tools and resources that will help them improve quality in their personal and professional lives," he added. Sunil Thawani, ASQ Fellow and Country Counsellor for UAE, said, "the members of ASQ and DQG are the real beneficiaries of this partnership. It is a win-win situation for ASQ and DQG. ASQ brings their 65 years of knowledge and expertise in the field of quality to the region and industry through DQG, whereas DQG will help ASQ realize its global aspirations and strategy for the MENA region."According to John T. Fowler, Managing Director of ASQ Global, "this memorandum of understanding will provide benefits to both organizations members, while encouraging them to share resources that will help both groups grow in the United Arab Emirates. Were excited about the opportunity to further reach quality professionals in the Middle East, providing them with the tools and resources they need to be successful."Copyright Emirates News Agency (WAM) 2012.
