Abu Dhabi airport becomes first in Middle East to get ISO 22301 certificate


Abu Dhabi, Feb 25 (IANS/WAM): The Abu Dhabi International Airport has been awarded a Management System Certificate for Business Continuity Management.

This makes the airport the first in the Middle East, and one of a few in the world, to become ISO 22301 certified.

"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 Ahmad Al Haddabi, chief operations officer, Abu Dhabi Airports .

"This achievement highlights Abu Dhabi Airports' commitment to support the government's endeavour to achieve excellence in all its businesses and services," he added.

Abu Dhabi Airport 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 International Airport currently serves over 116 destinations in 58 countries and in 2015 accommodated over 23 million passengers.

  

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  • Evans Christopher Sumitra, UDUPI/NEW YORK,USA.

    Fri, Feb 26 2016

    Abu Dhabi airport deserved this certificate long back since it is one of the best airports in the Middle East. Anyway, congratulation for becoming the first airport in Middle East to get ISO 22301 certificate which is a prestigious one.

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  • Jossey Saldanha, Mumbai

    Thu, Feb 25 2016

    Whichever ISO Certified Airport you may visit you have to return back to our same precarious Airport ...

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  • Dr.Shankarnarayan, Mangaluru/Abu Dhabi

    Thu, Feb 25 2016

    Abu Dhabi Airport has a City Terminal check in point in the heart of the city from where you can check in 24 hrs prior to departure . Very convenient for the city dwellers as the airport is 40 km away from the city.

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  • Roshan Sequeira, Mlore -Auh

    Thu, Feb 25 2016

    Yes it is 40 km away from the city, but it takes just 20mins to reach it. Well connected from all sides, Abu Dhabi, Duabi, Al Ain Ruwais

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  • Evans Christopher Sumitra, UDUPI/NEW YORK,USA.

    Fri, Feb 26 2016

    Roshan,
    You are absolutely right.

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  • Santosh,K, Mangalore

    Thu, Feb 25 2016

    Now very long to walk after boarding pass to get gate.

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  • HENRY MISQUITH, Bahrain

    Thu, Feb 25 2016

    Congrats Abu Dhabi Airport.

    Best Airport in the Middle East.
    Best staff service in the Middle East.
    Best Airport security provider in the Middle East!!

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  • j.anata, Mangaluru / Mumbai

    Thu, Feb 25 2016

    Yes, best airport in UAE and ME
    Better than Dubai, Doha and Sharjah

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