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Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has obtained ISO-IEC 38500:2015 Certificate; an international standard of corporate governance of information technology. The award was made following the audit carried out by Certification Partner Global (CPG), a world leader in issuing quality and standardisation certificates. Thus, RTA has become the first entity in the UAE to obtain this certificate; which reveals the advancement made in this regard. 

“We are thrilled to obtain this certificate, especially as it is the first time for an entity in the UAE to obtain this award. The audit results proved the ability of RTA’s technology governance system to meet the needs and objectives of RTA and identify potential areas of improvement. They are also fully compliant with the objectives of the standard,” said Abdul Aziz Al Falahi, CEO of Corporate Technology Support Services Sector, RTA. 

“Obtaining this certificate echoes the extent of advancement made in this regard, and underscores the leading efforts made in support of RTA’s sevenths strategic goal (Advance RTA). The governance of technology can be defined as the effective use of information technology to enable entities realise their strategies. 

“RTA fully recognises the importance of governance of information technology and considers it a virtual capital not less than the financial and human capitals. The strength of global economies now rests on the strength, control and application of information in driving the growth and development,” concluded Al Falahi.