OITE is Oman's first ISO certified exhibitions company

Mr. Ahmed Saleh Baabood, Managing Director of OITE received the certificate from Mr. Turgay Yilmaz, Chief Executive for Oman, , Sultanate of Oman.

Mr. Baabood thanked the various government and private organizations who they serve by organizing high quality exhibitions, conferences and events.

To mark this milestone achievement, a ceremony was held at Crowne Plaza and OITE received the award in the presence of H.E. Ahmed Bin Sulaiman Al Maimani, Undersecretary for Administration & Finance Affairs, Ministry of Commerce & Industry and all well-wishers, sponsors and exhibitors of various events it organizes.

Mr. Baabood also mentioned that by receiving this prestigious award, OITE has become the first and only company in the Sultanate of Oman to win this certification. OITE has many other firsts to its account. Oman's first member of Arab Union for Exhibitions and Conferences; The first events company to win the prestigious Flame of Excellence Award - Entrepreneur category for 2005; The first Omani company to be UFI - Global Association of the Exhibition Industry member; and First UFI approved Event - GHEDEX.

"Getting the QMS - ISO Certification is a strategic decision taken by OITE and we are proud to have qualified in accordance to the Quality Management Systems international standards" said Mr. Sadiq Ahmed Khan, and also added, "It's a jewel in the crown for OITE as we have deployed all our resources for the ongoing continual improvement of quality to meet the quality management system."

"ISO certification confirms that we are tagging on to the methodical, world-standard approach to managing the business and imparting the quality management services. We have the management systems in order and this will help us continue achieving success more smoothly", continued Mr. Sadiq. The Bureau Bureau Veritas helped us enhance our systems and processes in order to create value, relevant to our services, people and assets.

Bureau Veritas experts worked closely with us by taking our needs into careful consideration.

Mr. Haitham Al Kharusi from Nawras awarded OITE with a Trophy as a token of appreciation on winning this certification. While giving away the Trophy, he appreciated OITE's quality work and their association with OITE, he expressed that he represented the industry OITE served and valued the contribution role OITE is playing to develop Oman's economy.

The certification that is awarded covers both voluntary and statutory procedures, and is based upon national or international standards, upon generic or sector schemes, and is also tailor-made as we are the first company in Oman to achieve this in the events sector. The seal of quality in management system is the way to enhance our actions and projects, today our service and projects are recognized. We are happy we chose Bureau Veritas as this is the best way to certify our value.

Receiving the ISO Certification doesn't end at that. It's a continuing process that requires constant attention to quality and operations. OITE claims to have reached an exemplary standard for all exhibitions companies to follow, to ensure that International and high quality exhibitions are held in Oman.

OITE is committed to provide quality services and will continue to focus on the customer's needs and involvement monitoring clients' satisfaction. Activating methods and processes while preparing for this certification, OITE has ensured continual improvement of performance. ISO certification is a vital step that OITE has taken on, which can be endless but ever more rewarding journey towards sustainable competitiveness in terms of quality services and management.