Becomes first airport in the region to be certified for Business Continuity Management
24th February 2016 - Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates: Abu Dhabi International Airport has been awarded the ISO 22301 Management System Certificate for Business Continuity Management. This makes the capital's airport the first in the Middle East, and one of a few in the world, to become ISO 22301 certified.
The certification is the international benchmark of good practice in Business Continuity Management and recognizes the steps that Abu Dhabi Airports has taken to implement processes which will provide continuity of its operations during disruptive events.
It was awarded to Abu Dhabi Airports' Risk Management and Operations teams following an external audit of the management system. "The ISO 22301 certification demonstrates that the business continuity system in place at Abu Dhabi International Airport is of the highest standard and that the airport is prepared for and able to continue its operations in the event of any disruption," said Eng. Ahmad Al Haddabi, Chief Operations Officer, Abu Dhabi Airports.
"This achievement highlights Abu Dhabi Airports' commitment to support the Abu Dhabi government's endeavor to achieve excellence in all its businesses and services," he added.
Abu Dhabi Airports was also the first airports company in the region to have received the ISO 9001 Quality Management System, 14001 Environment Management System, and OHSAS 18001 Occupational Health and Safety Management System across all its airports.
Abu Dhabi Airports' vision is to become the world's leading airports group. Being an efficient organization with high performing staff, and delivering world class airport services and infrastructure, are key steps towards achieving that vision.
Abu Dhabi International Airport currently serves over 116 destinations in 58 countries and in 2015 accommodated over 23 million passengers.
About Abu Dhabi Airports
Abu Dhabi Airports is a public joint-stock company wholly owned by the Abu Dhabi Government. It was incorporated by Amiri Decree number 5, issued on 4 March 2006, to spearhead the development of the Emirate's aviation infrastructure. In September 2006, Abu Dhabi Airports assumed responsibility for the operation and management of Abu Dhabi and Al Ain International Airports. In 2008, Abu Dhabi Airports added Al Bateen Executive Airport (an exclusive business aviation airport), as well as Sir Bani Yas and Delma Island Airports to its portfolio. These airports are geared to serve the various segments of air travellers, the aviation marketplace, and will help contribute to Abu Dhabi's development as a destination for both business and leisure tourism.
Currently under way is the multi-billion dollar re-development and expansion of Abu Dhabi International Airport designed to increase the overall capacity of the airport to more than 45 million passengers per year. As part of this redevelopment, a second runway and a third terminal have been completed.
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