Tawazun Council Receives ISO 22301 Certification For Business Continuity Management Excellence

Tawazun Council has achieved the ISO 22301:2019 certification for its Business Continuity Management System (BCMS). This certification is awarded to organisations that meet top international standards for maintaining operations during crises and unexpected disruptions. The recognition underscores Tawazun's dedication to institutional excellence and strategic readiness.

The certification, accredited by the United Accreditation Foundation (UAF) in the United States, confirms Tawazun Council's ability to implement a robust business continuity framework. This framework enhances resilience and ensures uninterrupted delivery of strategic functions. This achievement complements their previous certifications in anti-bribery and compliance management systems.

Khalifa Al Hameli, Chief Executive Affairs Officer at Tawazun Council, remarked on this achievement: "Being awarded the ISO 22301 certification marks a key milestone in Tawazun Council’s institutional development journey. At Tawazun, we view preparedness and proactive risk mitigation as essential pillars of our strategy. This certification not only reinforces our operational resilience but also strengthens the confidence of our local and international partners in our ability to maintain excellence in all circumstances."

He further stated, "We are equally proud to have achieved ISO 37001 and ISO 37301 certifications, which reflect the strength of our governance framework and our firm commitment to upholding the highest standards of integrity, efficiency, and institutional reliability. Together, these achievements embody our vision of building a forward-looking national entity that is capable of anticipating and shaping the future in alignment with the UAE’s strategic aspirations."

This milestone adds to Tawazun's previous certifications: ISO 37001:2016 for Anti-Bribery Management Systems and ISO 37301:2021 for Compliance Management Systems. These certifications highlight an integrated approach rooted in transparency, institutional integrity, and effective risk management.

Tawazun Council remains committed to enhancing its institutional ecosystem according to global best practices. This supports the nation’s excellence agenda while ensuring sustainable performance across all strategic initiatives and operations.

With inputs from WAM