Ali Al-Ghanim & Sons Automotive Company Receives Three Global ISO Certifications for Quality, Sustainability, and Occupational Health and Safety - Sarmad
Ali Al-Ghanim and Sons Automotive Company received a delegation from the body responsible for issuing International Organization for Standardization (ISO) certifications. The delegation held a meeting with company representatives to review the key procedures and systems implemented within its operational processes, before presenting the company with three internationally recognized ISO certifications, namely:
- ISO 9001 certification for Quality Management Systems.
- ISO 14001 certification for Environmental Management Systems.
- ISO 45001 certification for Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems.
The issuance of these certifications caps the efforts of Ali Al-Ghanim and Sons Automotive Company to develop its administrative and operational systems, and to implement best practices and global standards across all its 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 Al-Ghanim and Sons Automotive Company’s commitment to implementing an integrated quality management system focused on improving operational efficiency, elevating service levels, and enhancing customer satisfaction through continuous review, evaluation, and development.
Similarly, the ISO 14001 certification reflects 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 social responsibility initiatives.
As for the ISO 45001 certification, it highlights 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 sites, and providing an environment that supports the health, safety, and well-being of employees.
Mr. Youssef Mustafa, General Manager at Ali Al-Ghanim and Sons Automotive Company, stated: “Receiving these three certifications marks a significant milestone in the journey of Ali Al-Ghanim and Sons Automotive Company, 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 an organizational achievement, but as an ongoing responsibility that drives us to develop our operations, enhance 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, demonstrating 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.”
For his part, Ahmed Sadiq Maarefi, Head of Shared Services and Business Development at Ali Al-Ghanim and Sons Automotive Company, said: “Over the past period, we have integrated the requirements of quality, environmental management, and occupational health and safety certifications into the company’s daily operations, making these standards an essential part of our operational mechanisms and decision-making processes, rather than isolated procedures implemented solely to obtain accreditation.”
He continued: “Our operational approach includes continuous process review, performance indicator measurement, identification of improvement opportunities, and development of internal procedures, alongside employee training and raising awareness about 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 the requirements of these certifications.”
He clarified that the significance of the certifications lies in their role in entrenching an institutional culture based on quality and continuous improvement, enhancing resource efficiency, mitigating environmental impacts, and raising health and safety standards in the workplace, thereby positively reflecting on employees, customers, partners, and all relevant stakeholders.
The acquisition of these three certifications by Ali Al-Ghanim & Sons Automobiles reinforces the company’s institutional approach grounded in continuous improvement and operational excellence, while also underscoring its capability to deliver high-quality services through an integrated operational framework that addresses the needs of customers, employees, the environment, and society.
Ali Al-Ghanim & Sons Automobiles is one of the companies within the Al-Ghanim Group of Automobiles in Kuwait, representing some of the world’s leading automotive and motorcycle brands, including BMW, MINI, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, Range Rover, Defender, Discovery, McLaren, Geely, and BMW Motorrad.
The Group’s portfolio also includes the GWM, HAVAL, TANK, and POER brands through a sister company in Kuwait, Makfom Automobiles.
