Dubai Silicon Oasis receives ISO 9001:2000 Certificate for Quality Management Systems

The certification recognizes DSOA commitment towards promoting, providing and investing in facilities for technology based industries, including technology education.

Commenting on this milestone achievement, HH Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed said: "This is an outstanding achievement, led by DSOA's management team and executed by every employee in the authority. Certification validates our commitment to providing our customers with products and a level of service that leads the industry in quality and technology."

Dr. Mohammed Al Zarouni, Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of DSOA, added: "Following the implementation of Oracles' Enterprise Resources Planning system (ERP) and other quality initiatives, we were keen to adopt additional quality standards in order to provide world class services. The ISO certification ranks us among the leading global high tech parks and will facilitate enhanced industry partnerships for businesses based at Dubai Silicon Oasis, which will be addressed to all areas of our operations."

Recognized by more than 150 countries, the ISO 9001:2000 is considered the highest standard for quality assurance, and focuses on customer satisfaction, management responsibility, and continual improvement. The ISO 9001:2000 is considered a prestigious global certification in the field of quality management.

Dubai Silicon Oasis is a wholly-owned entity of the government of Dubai and operates as a free zone technology park for semiconductor, microelectronic and other high technology-based companies looking to set up their regional headquarters and R&D facilities in the Middle East and Africa region. The region's premier integrated innovation hub for high-tech industries has successfully attracted foreign investments to the tune of Dhs800m in 2007.