King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST) has been awarded the prestigious ISO 9001:2015 certification for its Quality Management System.
The certification recognizes KACST’s adherence to international standards in several key areas. These include project portfolio governance, project management methodologies, performance monitoring, and strategic initiative management.
This achievement underscores the organization’s commitment to excellence and continuous improvement.
According to a press release from KACST, the achievement highlights the Enterprise Project Management Office’s dedication to adopting global best practices in project management.
It aims to enhance operational efficiency, elevate quality standards, and attain the highest levels of institutional excellence, all in line with KACST’s development and institutional transformation objectives.
The ISO 9001:2015 certification is an international standard granted to organizations that implement an effective quality management system, ensuring performance improvement, enhanced stakeholder satisfaction, and the promotion of a culture of continuous improvement.
As per the press release, the accreditation also reflects the unwavering commitment of KACST’s National Laboratory and Innovation Oases to strengthening governance practices, fostering a culture of quality and excellence, and ensuring the efficient execution of its institutional strategy.
This achievement plays a pivotal role in advancing KACST’s leadership in science, technology, and innovation, while supporting its broader mission to drive transformative growth and innovation across these critical sectors, as per the statement.
King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST)
King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology is a prominent Saudi Arabian scientific and research organization, playing a central role in the development of science, technology, and innovation in the Kingdom. Its mission is to support the advancement of science and technology to help diversify the Kingdom’s economy, enhance innovation, and foster sustainable development. It also aims to contribute to scientific research, technological innovation, and entrepreneurship.
