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Qatar Rail wins triple ISO certification

DOHA, November 24, 2015

Qatar Rail has been recognized by the International Standards Organisation (ISO) with a triple certification for its world class standards in quality control, environmental sustainability and delivery.

The company’s quality management system, occupational health and safety system and environmental management system for its Program Delivery division, have all been confirmed as meeting ISO standards – confirmation that they meet global best practice.

The ISO standards, (ISO 9001:2008, OHSAS 18001:2007, ISO 14001:2004) set rigorous requirements and targets for quality management systems, health and safety, and environmental management systems, respectively. Organisations which gain this level of certification have not only to demonstrate that they have the correct processes in place, but also that they can demonstrate that the processes are being followed.

Saad Al Muhannadi, CEO of Qatar Rail, said: “We have always set out to follow world class standards in the way in which we deliver our projects, and this prestigious certification shows that we have succeeded.

“However, we regard this certification as merely a starting point and we will now look to maintain and build on these as we look to achieve continuous improvement”. He added: “From the very onset of our journey, we have shouldered great responsibility towards the State of Qatar and its people and have known that we need to achieve the highest standards of operation to meet this responsibility. These certifications are pleasing evidence that we are succeeding, but we have much to do to meet the challenges which remain.”

The ISO and OHSAS certifications ensure exhaustive and rigorous management system audits of the Qatar Rail Program Delivery Division by Lloyds Register Quality Assurance (LRQA).

During a special certification ceremony, Mark Haskell, LR country manager from Lloyds handed the accreditation to Daniel Leckel, chief of Program Delivery at Qatar Rail.

“These certifications are the culmination of all the strategic planning, and hard work that we’ve employed into Qatar Rail’s projects,” said Leckel.

“When excellent work is recognized and rewarded, it drives us to multiply our efforts and continuously raise the bar for our objectives and performance. As we enter advanced phases for our projects’ completion and launch, we will continue to strive in delivering quality and service excellence.” – TradeArabia News Service




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