Ministry of Oil receives three ISO certifications in quality, information security, and IT - Sarmad

The Ministry of Oil announced on Sunday that it had obtained three international certifications in accordance with the standards of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) in the fields of quality management, information security, and IT service management, after meeting the required criteria and successfully passing audit processes.

In a press statement, the Ministry emphasized that this new achievement strengthens the path of institutional development and digital transformation, and underscores its commitment to applying international standards in managing its operations and services.

The Ministry noted that the three ISO certifications include ISO 27001 for the Information Security Management System, ISO 20000 for the IT Service Management System, and ISO 9001 for the Quality Management System.

Regarding the scope of these three international accreditations, the Ministry clarified that the first certification, ISO 27001, pertains to the Information Security Management System, which was obtained by the Information Systems Center Administration, confirming compliance with international standards in this field and enhancing controls and procedures related to the protection of data and digital systems.

It added that the second certification, ISO 20000, relates to the IT Service Management System, also obtained by the Information Systems Center Administration, reflecting its efforts to develop IT service management mechanisms, improve operational efficiency, and enhance reliability levels, in accordance with recognized international practices and standards.

The Ministry stated that the third certification, ISO 9001, concerns the Quality Management System, and its accreditation scope extends to all departments under the Economic Affairs, Technical Affairs, Administrative and Financial Affairs, and Information Systems directorates, thereby supporting the harmonization of quality standards, the development of work procedures, and the improvement of operational and service efficiency across the accredited sectors and departments.

It explained that obtaining these certifications represents a significant milestone in the efforts to elevate the institutional work system, reflecting its commitment to applying global standards in managing operations and services, enhancing information security and the reliability of digital systems, and supporting its direction toward improving performance efficiency and developing an institutional work environment based on quality, sustainability, and continuous improvement.

The Ministry stressed that these international accreditations serve as an incentive to continue developing the institutional work system, enhancing performance efficiency and service quality, and raising levels of information security and technical system management. It highlighted its dedication to consolidating a culture of quality and continuous improvement, adopting best global practices, and supporting the digital transformation journey, thereby establishing a more efficient, reliable, and sustainable work environment.