Ministry of Oil Wins Three ISO Certificates for Quality, Information Security, and Technical Services

The Ministry of Oil announced that it has obtained three international certifications from the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) in the fields of quality management, information security, and information technology services, after meeting the required standards and successfully passing audit processes. This step aims to develop the institutional work system and enhance the efficiency of operations and services.

In a press statement, the ministry said the 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. It emphasized that this achievement reflects its commitment to applying international standards in managing its operations and services, and supports its direction toward digital transformation.

The ministry clarified that the ISO 27001 and ISO 20000 certifications were obtained by the Information Systems Center Administration. The former focuses on enhancing the protection of data and digital systems by implementing internationally recognized controls and procedures, while the latter concentrates on developing IT service management, improving operational efficiency, and raising reliability levels in line with global best practices.

It added that the ISO 9001 certification for the quality management system covers departments under the Economic Affairs, Technical Affairs, Administrative and Financial Affairs, and Information Systems directorates, contributing to the harmonization of quality standards, the development of work procedures, and the improvement of operational and service efficiency in the accredited sectors.

The ministry stressed that obtaining the three certifications represents a step within its efforts to elevate institutional performance, enhance the reliability of digital systems, develop service delivery mechanisms, and consolidate practices that support quality, sustainability, and continuous improvement.

It emphasized its continued work to develop its administrative and technical systems, raise information security and service efficiency levels, and adopt international standards and practices, thereby enhancing the readiness of the work environment for digital transformation requirements and supporting ongoing development across various sectors and departments.