Ministry of Oil Receives Three 'ISO' Certificates in Quality, Information Security, and IT
The Ministry of Oil announced it has received three international certificates from the International Organization for Standardization in the fields of quality, information security, and information technology.
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- Confirmed that this achievement strengthens the path of institutional development and digital transformation, and reaffirms the Ministry’s commitment to implementing international standards.
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 enhances the trajectory 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 the 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 Department, thereby confirming compliance with international standards in this field and strengthening 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 Department, reflecting its efforts to develop IT service management mechanisms, enhance operational efficiency, and improve reliability levels in line with recognized international practices and standards.
The Ministry stated that the third certification, ISO 9001, concerns the Quality Management System, and its accreditation scope covers all departments under the Economic Affairs, Technical Affairs, Administrative and Financial Affairs, and Information Systems sectors, 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.
The Ministry explained that obtaining these certifications represents a significant milestone in efforts to elevate the institutional work system, reflecting its commitment to applying global standards in managing operations and services, enhancing information security, and ensuring the reliability of digital systems, thereby supporting its direction toward improving performance efficiency and developing an institutional work environment based on quality, sustainability, and continuous improvement.
It 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, while highlighting its dedication to embedding a culture of quality and continuous improvement and adopting global best practices, thereby supporting the digital transformation journey and establishing a more efficient, reliable, and sustainable work environment.
