Abu Dhabi, May 16, 2012: The Higher Cooperation for Specialized Economic Zones (ZonesCorp) was recognized today for the outstanding efforts of its IT Division in upholding and enhancing the organization's information security measures, where it was awarded the ISO 27001 certification by the British Standards Institution (BSI). Accredited by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS), the certificate was presented to ZonesCorp during a ceremony which was held at their premises, in attendance of HE Mohamed Hasan Al Qamzi, CEO of ZonesCorp.

ZonesCorp was awarded the ISO 27001 certification following an intensive audit of its information systems and procedures. In line its commitment to ensuring that it possessed a safe and efficient IT infrastructure, ZonesCorp oversaw its IT division's efforts over the past period in establishing a state of the art information security system. It is also worth mentioning that all employees in the IT Division are ITIL certified.

Commenting on the certification, HE Al Qamzi said: "We are proud to have received this prestigious honor by the BSI, and to have had the efforts and hard work of our IT division recognized. Our strategy is centered on always providing the best services possible internally and for investors and customers, The ISO 27001 certification reflects our commitment to upholding the highest security measures with regards to our IT infrastructure, and enhances trust amongst all our stakeholders indicating that they are operating within a secure system."

IT Director Nadia Mubarak added: "This certification emphasizes our commitment as an organization to our customers in providing a secure and efficient IT environment. Having successfully passed the ISO 27001 audit demonstrates the strength of our IT security measures and we are pleased to add this certification to our list of achievements. We will continue to work on further developing and enhancing our infrastructure, in line with our vision as a division."

Among ZonesCorp's important IT offerings is its "one-stop-shop" facility, which enables investors to set up their operations in the shortest time possible. By linking ZonesCorp with other organizations, it allows customers to complete all licensing and registration procedures under one roof. ZonesCorp was also previously awarded with ISO 1401:2004 and OHSAS 18001: 2007 certificates for its implementation of the of environmental management system within its industrial and workers residential cities.

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About ZonesCorp:
The Higher Corporation for Specialized Economic Zones (ZonesCorp) is a government-backed entity that was established in Abu Dhabi in 2004 to enhance and develop the industrial sector. ZonesCorp is directly responsible for the establishment and management of specialized economic zones in Abu Dhabi, committing to develop the industrial infrastructure in the capital, cultivating a business climate conducive to growth and driving the diversification of the economy. The Corporation provides customer-centric services including a One-Stop Shop, a foreign labor service centre, and quality workers' accommodation.

ZonesCorp targets to leverage on an enhanced financial capability by procuring new specialized clusters through Public-Private Partnership management structures and involvement of the ZonesCorp Infrastructure Investment Fund. ZonesCorp's current and future projects include 5 industrial cities in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain, in addition to a construction and building materials production city and other quality workers' accommodation cities.

For more information:
Hiba Haddad                           
Weber Shandwick MENA
Phone: + 971 56 1679577                                                                                               
Email: hiba.haddad@ws-mena.com

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