National Bank Receives Global ISO Records Management System Certification from GCS
National Bank of Kuwait receives ISO 30301 records management certification from GCS and accreditation from UAB
Translated by Qiyas from الجريدة — Original source
In a new achievement reflecting its commitment to implementing global best practices in governance and information management, National Bank of Kuwait (NBK) has obtained the ISO 30301:2019 certification for Records Management Systems, the internationally recognized standard for managing corporate records and documents.
The Administrative Services Group earned the certification after successfully meeting the assessment and audit requirements conducted by Global Certification Services (GCS), an international body specializing in ISO certifications. The certification is accredited by the United Accreditation Board (UAB), confirming that the bank’s records management practices and procedures comply with the highest recognized international standards.
This achievement demonstrates the bank’s success in building an integrated records management framework that ensures the governance, reliability, accessibility, and protection of corporate information and documents throughout their lifecycle, thereby supporting operational efficiency, risk management, and compliance with increasingly stringent regulatory requirements in the banking sector.
The ISO 30301 certification is among the most important international standards specializing in records management, focusing on establishing and developing an integrated management system that links records management to the organization’s strategic objectives, enhancing transparency and corporate accountability, and supporting decision-making based on reliable and accurate information.
Obtaining this international accreditation underscores the bank’s ability to manage its corporate documents and records using a global methodology that ensures information integrity and ease of access when needed, enhancing its readiness for regulatory and compliance requirements and keeping pace with the rapid developments in the business and banking environment.
This achievement also highlights the pivotal role played by the Administrative Services Group in developing the bank’s corporate work system by adopting global best practices and standards that contribute to improving operational efficiency, enhancing business sustainability, and preserving corporate knowledge.
Implementing this standard helps organizations systematically and securely maintain their vital records, ensure easy retrieval of information when needed, support business continuity, protect corporate knowledge, and enhance operational efficiency.
This achievement adds to the bank’s extensive record of international accreditations and certifications, reaffirming its position as a leading financial institution in Kuwait and the region, and its ongoing commitment to developing its corporate operations according to the highest levels of quality, excellence, and reliability.
