Oman UAE Exchange gets IMS certification

MUSCAT: Oman UAE Exchange, one of the leading exchange companies in the Sultanate, received the Integrated Management System (IMS) certification.

The ceremony held at Al Bustan Palace Hotel on Wednesday was attended by ministers, ambassadors and other dignitaries.

Mohammad Zammam, director of sales, marketing and development of TUV SUD, presented the certificates to Abdullah Humaid Ali Al Mazroei, chairman of the Oman UAE Exchange. He was joined by Sheikh Saif Al Maskery, vice chairman, Sudhir Kumar Shetty, chief operating officer of global operations, Tonny George Alexander, country head, Ahmed Al Habsi, administration manager and Sarath Chandran regional head of Oman UAE Exchange.

Mohammad Zammam said the certifying body TUV SUD is one of the world’s leading technical services organisations established in 1866 and headquartered in Munich, Germany.

Tonny George Alexander said that Oman UAE Exchange is probably the only exchange company in the world and the only financial institution in the Gulf to have obtained certification complying with IMS standards.

He said that the IMS certification includes ISO 9001:2008, ISO 14001:2004 and OHSAS 18001:2007, representing quality, environment and occupational health and safety respectively.

In its pursuit for excellence and to meet the standards prescribed by International Organisation for Standardisation, the company had embarked upon an ambitious programme to have its management systems certified to match the criteria, said Tonny Alexander.

“We are committed to our customers, employees and the society where we live. This certification reassures our commitment towards our stakeholders. This recognition is a big leap in the process of achieving the mission of the organisation, maintaining global standards in customer service, fulfilling employee aspirations and our commitment towards protecting the environment,” he said.

Giving an introduction of the company, Tonny Alexander said that Oman UAE Exchange started its operations in 1995. The company, from its humble beginning has grown to be one of the greatest brands in Oman.

The company, having the largest network of 40 outlets in Oman, has drawing arrangements with banks across the globe, to cater to its various customers. Oman UAE Exchange is the only exchange company to have a full-fledged Swift connectivity. The company has received numerous recognitions like Superbrand status consecutively for four years, Bizz 2012 award for business excellence, being chosen as the seventh brand among Omani brands, which reiterates the commitment for excellence, he said.

Source:
Oman Tribune