02/02/2025
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02/02/2025
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KUWAIT CITY, Feb 02: Kuwait Telecommunications Company – stc, a world-class digital leader providing innovative services and platforms to customers, enabling the digital transformation in Kuwait, announced that it has earned the ISO 37301:2021 certification for Compliance Management Systems, becoming the first company in Kuwait to reach this significant milestone. The recognition demonstrates stc’s commitment to maintaining the highest standards of compliance both locally and on an international level.
The ISO 37301:2021 certification reflects stc’s dedication to upholding a robust culture of compliance, adhering to laws and regulations, and building trust amongst stakeholders, including customers, shareholders, and regulators. Throughout its years operating in the Kuwaiti market, stc maintained a high standard when it comes to complying with regulators and strictly adhering to all requirements set by governing and regulatory bodies, whether within the telecom or other sectors that are related to the Company’s activities. By achieving this certification, stc is further solidifying its role as a telecom pioneer, on a regional and internal scale, especially as one of the select few companies in the GCC region to hold this certification.
Commenting on this achievement, Issam Al Asousi, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer at stc, said, “Earning the ISO 37301:2021 certification is a testament to stc’s ongoing commitment to uphold the highest standards in compliance. This milestone reflects the hard work and dedication placed forth by our dedicated Compliance Team in strictly adhering to ethical and operational standards, ensuring that stc continues to build trust and deliver exceptional value to its stakeholders. As we continue to set new benchmarks in the industry, we are proud to be recognized as a trusted pioneer in Kuwait and throughout the region.”
As a listed company on Boursa Kuwait’s Premier Market, this certification enhances the Company’s reputation as a compliant and ethical pioneer in the telecom sector that ensures the highest standards of accountability, and trust are upheld across all aspects of its operations. The ISO 37301:2021 certification also signifies stc’s proactive approach in integrating compliant practices into its business operations, ensuring sustainable growth while aligning with international best practices.
Al Asousi added, “In recognition of this certification, I would like to commend our Compliance Team for their dedication and effort to ensure full implementation of the rigorous standards set by ISO 37301:2021. Their meticulous approach and commitment to excellence have been pivotal in achieving this significant milestone, further strengthening stc’s compliance framework and reinforcing our leadership in the industry.”
