Ali Al-Ghanim & Sons for Cars Wins Three International ISO Certificates
Ali Alghanim & Sons Automobiles received a delegation from the certification body of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), holding a meeting with company representatives to review the key procedures and systems implemented within its operational processes, prior to presenting the company with three internationally accredited ISO certificates. These include: • ISO 9001 Certificate for Quality Management System. • ISO 14001 Certificate for Environmental Management System. • ISO 45001 Certificate for Occupational Health and Safety Management System.
The certification ceremony marks the culmination of Ali Alghanim & Sons Automobiles’ efforts to develop its administrative and operational systems, and to implement best practices and global standards across its various business sectors. This achievement reflects the company’s commitment to enhancing service quality for customers, improving operational efficiency, minimizing the environmental impact of its activities, and providing a safe and healthy work environment for its employees and partners.
The ISO 9001 certification underscores Ali Alghanim & Sons Automobiles’ commitment to applying an integrated quality management system focused on improving operational efficiency, elevating service levels, and enhancing customer satisfaction through continuous review, evaluation, and development. Meanwhile, the ISO 14001 certification highlights the company’s efforts to adopt environmentally responsible operational practices, improve resource management, and reduce waste and environmental impacts resulting from its activities, aligning with its sustainability and corporate responsibility initiatives. The ISO 45001 certification further demonstrates the company’s dedication to applying the highest occupational health and safety standards by identifying, assessing, and mitigating potential risks, promoting a safety culture across all work locations, and providing an environment that supports employee health, safety, and well-being.
A Significant Milestone
Youssef Mustafa, General Manager at Ali Alghanim & Sons Automobiles, stated: “Obtaining these three certificates represents a significant milestone in the journey of Ali Alghanim & Sons Automobiles, reflecting our firm commitment to applying the highest global standards in quality, sustainability, and occupational health and safety. We do not view these certifications merely as corporate achievements, but as ongoing responsibilities that drive us to develop our operations, elevate our customers’ experience, and provide a safe and sustainable work environment for our employees and partners.”
He added, “This achievement is the result of joint efforts and continuous collaboration among various departments and teams within the company, underscoring our ability to operate within an integrated corporate framework that supports our long-term objectives and strengthens our position in the automotive sector in Kuwait and the region.”
Certification Standards
For his part, Ahmed Sadiq Maaref, Head of Shared Services and Business Development at Ali Alghanim & Sons Automobiles, said: “Over the past period, we have integrated the requirements of quality, environmental, and occupational health and safety management certifications into the company’s daily operations, making these standards an essential part of our work processes and decision-making mechanisms, rather than isolated procedures applied solely for accreditation purposes.”
He continued, “Our work methodology includes continuous process review, performance indicator measurement, identification of improvement opportunities, and development of internal procedures, alongside employee training and raising awareness regarding the importance of quality, sustainability, and occupational health and safety. We also assess operational and environmental risks and take necessary preventive and corrective actions to ensure ongoing compliance with these certification requirements.”
He clarified that the significance of these certifications lies in their role in establishing a corporate culture based on quality and continuous improvement, enhancing resource efficiency, minimizing environmental impacts, and raising health and safety standards in the workplace, thereby positively reflecting on employees, customers, partners, and all relevant stakeholders.
Ali Alghanim & Sons Automobiles’ acquisition of these three certificates reinforces its corporate approach based on continuous improvement and operational excellence, while demonstrating its ability to deliver high-quality services through an integrated operational system that considers the needs of customers, employees, the environment, and society.
About the Company
Ali Alghanim & Sons Automobiles, one of the companies within the Alghanim Automobiles Group in the State of Kuwait, represents a portfolio of leading global automotive and motorcycle brands, including BMW, MINI, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, Range Rover, Defender, Discovery, McLaren, and Geely, as well as BMW Motorrad. The group’s portfolio also includes the GWM, HAVAL, TANK, and POER brands through its partner company in Kuwait, Makfom Automobiles.
