Oman Broadband Company Awards ISO 9001:2015 Certification to Four SMEs Under Ta’heel Program

Oman Broadband Company is proud to announce that four of its Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) partners have been awarded the prestigious ISO 9001:2015 certification, a globally recognized standard for quality management systems. This significant achievement is part of Oman Broadband Ta’heel program, which is dedicated to empowering SMEs and promoting entrepreneurship within the Sultanate of Oman.

The SMEs that have successfully achieved this certification are:

• Al Izdihar Technology Solutions
• Sohool Naqsi Trading & Corporate Contracting
• Reef Telecom & Electricity Services Trading Company
• Al Maqar Trading & Contracting Company

This milestone highlights the commitment of these SMEs to upholding international quality standards, focusing on customer satisfaction, continuous improvement, operational efficiency, and reliability. The rigorous certification process assessed various aspects of their operations, including leadership, risk management, document control, operational practices, audits, and performance assessments.

Eng. Sultan bin Ahmed Al Wahaibi, CEO of Oman Broadband Company, stated: “The Ta’heel program is a key component of our broader initiative to foster entrepreneurship and fulfill our corporate social responsibility. Achieving ISO 9001:2015 certification will significantly enhance the operational efficiency and market positioning of these SMEs, aligning their business practices with global standards. Furthermore, this certification will help these companies identify opportunities to reduce costs and increase productivity.”

Eng. Moutassim Abdulnabi Al Balushi, GM Enterprise Performance at Oman Broadband, added: “The Ta’heel initiative is in line with the Oman Investment Authority’s (OIA) directive to strengthen In-Country Value (ICV) programs, notably through the Qimam Program. This initiative is part of a comprehensive framework aimed at empowering entrepreneurs, enhancing national competencies, and aligning local products with international benchmarks. Our collective efforts will improve the competitiveness of Omani goods and services both domestically and internationally, supporting Oman Vision 2040’s goal of establishing a diversified and sustainable economy.”

The ISO 9001:2015 certification marks a significant step forward for these SMEs, enhancing their ability to compete on a global scale while contributing to the broader objectives of Oman’s economic vision.