Dubai: Dubai Quality Group (DQG) signed today a strategic partnership agreement with DAMAS Jewellery to become a strategic investor partner at the group. The signing ceremony took place during the meeting which brought together representatives of both organizations at the headquarters of DAMAS, where managers and senior staff of DAMAS received the delegation of the DQG.
The agreement was signed by both Mr. Khalid Al Jowder, Secretary-General of the Board of Directors of Dubai Quality Group, and Mr. Anselm D'Souza, Quality Manager of DAMAS.
The two parties aim from signing this agreement to promote the principles of quality and excellence through effective cooperation, consultations and the exchange of information and expertise which will benefit them in achieving a shared vision.
Mr. Khalid Al Jowder said: "This agreement is an important step for DQG, especially, as our campaign aims to strengthen our partners' network locally and internationally. We believe that this partnership with DAMAS Jewellery will open new horizons for us in our quest for a culture of quality and excellence in the UAE and the region. Moreover, we aspire to take advantage from our shared vision with DAMAS in order to promote the values and principles of quality and organizational excellence".
Mr. Al Jowder emphasized that DQG will provide all possible support to DAMAS to enable it to participate in the quality awards locally and internationally such as the most important award; "Dubai Quality Award" which is annually organized by the Department of Economic Development of Dubai in collaboration with Dubai Quality Group.
For his part, Mr. Anselm D'Souza said: "We believe that the signing of this agreement with Dubai Quality Group will enhance our efforts to implement the highest international quality standards in products and services we provide to our customers. In addition to the promotion of our functional cadres and acquaint them with the recent models and mechanisms of quality and organizational excellence."
"DAMAS has sought since its inception to satisfy its customer expectations. Moreover, being at the forefront of today's brands of jewellery requires us to maintain what has been achieved and launch of new achievements in line with the expansion of local and international markets for DAMAS in order to keep us in the forefront of the international jewellery and precious metals competitive markets." Added Mr. D'Souza.
DAMAS was founded in 1907, where it grew and turned from a small company to become a global house of Jewellery centered in the United Arab Emirates. Damas branches are operating in about 18 countries with more than 450 stores around the world. The Group's network of stores covers the Gulf Cooperation Countries, Asian Countries, Middle East and Europe. In addition to that, DAMAS comprises more than 50 global House of Jewellery around the world.
Considered as one of the leading quality-driven organizations, Dubai Quality Group aims to spread quality concepts among organizations through its regular quality programs and consultancy services. These programs and services contribute in improving the performance levels of local business sectors.
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