The Abu Dhabi Accountability Authority recently achieved a significant milestone by acquiring eight international ISO certifications, a testament to its dedication to implementing best practices in governance, sustainability, and innovation. This advancement highlights the commitment of the Abu Dhabi Accountability Authority to elevating quality standards and operational excellence within its framework. With these certifications, the authority reaffirms its role as a leader in the region, emphasizing its strategic goals and enhancing its institutional reputation.
On June 30, 2026, the Abu Dhabi Accountability Authority secured eight global ISO certifications from the Emirates Classification Authority – RINA. This achievement underscores its commitment to applying the highest international standards, enhancing quality, governance, and institutional excellence. The certifications received include ISO 9001:2015 for quality management systems, ISO 45001:2018 for occupational health and safety management, and ISO 27001:2022 for information security management systems. Additionally, the authority obtained ISO 20000-1:2018 for IT service management.
Moreover, the installation of ISO 41001:2018 for facility management and ISO 42001:2023 for artificial intelligence management positions the Abu Dhabi Accountability Authority among the first local entities to receive the AI ISO certification in the emirate, as awarded by RINA. The organization also achieved ISO 20400:2017 for sustainable procurement and ISO 22301:2019 for business continuity management. Together, these certifications play a crucial role in enhancing institutional efficiency and fostering a work environment that prioritizes readiness, sustainability, and innovation, aligning with modern trends in technology, governance, and risk management.
Mohammed Salem Al Ali, Director General of the Institutional Efficiency Sector, remarked, “Obtaining these certifications represents an important milestone in our development journey and reflects our ongoing commitment to adopting the highest global standards across various fields of organizational, technical, and administrative work.” He further emphasized that the authority is continuously developing an integrated work system based on quality, innovation, and sustainability, which contributes to improving operational efficiency and enhancing preparedness while establishing a culture of continuous improvement in line with best international practices.
This achievement reinforces the Abu Dhabi Accountability Authority’s dedication to advancing best practices and international standards that support its strategic objectives. It further solidifies its position as a pioneering institution in governance, institutional excellence, and sustainability within the region.