Etisalat Receives Certificate of Appreciation From the Dubai Quality Group

United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi, Wednesday, September 22nd 2010 [ME NewsWire]:

Etisalat today received a certificate of appreciation from the Dubai Quality Group (DQG) in recognition of Etisalat’s partnership with the DQG. Etisalat aims to align itself with Dubai's drive for quality and derive maximum benefit by investing in DQG.

Abdullah Jadah, Sr. Vice President (Corporate Quality), Etisalat, said: “Etisalat is committed to implementing quality measures across all levels of our operations. Over the past three decades. Etisalat has contributed continuously to providing quality to our customers, partners and stakeholders by building a nationwide network and through launching different services and offerings.”

As a partner, Etisalat will enjoy a list of benefits including, quality advisory service, conferences and special events, workshops and seminars, free evenings and seminars, benchmarking programs and subgroups - to propagate new knowledge throughout the business community.

Moreover Etisalat is entitled to participate in elections to positions in the Executive Committee of subgroups, apply for free membership with subgroups of interest, and freely attend activities (seminars, panel discussions, competitions etc.) of subgroups. Etisalat is eligible to nominate 10 employees from their organizations. Nominated members enjoy special added privileges when compared to other employees from the partner organization, including competing in elections to positions in the DQG’s Board of Directors, voting for candidates of their choice during elections to positions in DQG’s Board of Directors

Osama Al Rahma, Deputy Chairman, DQG, said: “Etisalat is one of the most important companies in the services and economic sector in the UAE. It has accomplished many achievements that have contributed to the development of the quality process by following corporate excellence principles since its inception. We will provide the needed support for Etisalat through our specialized consulting services to maintain the level of international quality achieved by Etisalat.”

“Signing this partnership confirms Etisalat’s management commitment to implementing corporate excellence. It highlights the contribution of the events and activities of the Dubai Quality Group in supporting the performance of the managers and staff of the group partners and in raising their efficiency.” he added.

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