United Development Company (UDC), a leading public shareholding company in Qatar, has earned the international ‘Business Continuity Global’ award for its outstanding management system.
Business Continuity Global award by the Continuity Insurance & Risk ‘CIR Magazine’ is the most prestigious award that honors Business Continuity and Resilience professionals and organizations from around the world.
UDC’s recognition reflects its excellent business performance in Business Continuity and Resilience, which is essential for ensuring uninterrupted delivery of high-quality products and services to the stakeholders at ‘The Pearl Island’, a leading real-estate development in the Gulf region.
The awarding ceremony was held at the London Marriott Hotel Grosvenor Square, in London, where UDC secured the recognition following a comprehensive external review of its business operations. This assessment included the management of engineering and construction activities, residential and retail management, community services, and the maintenance of commercial and residential infrastructure, facilities, buildings, and assets owned and operated by UDC.
The award also marks UDC as the pioneering developer, and its flagship project ‘Pearl Island’ as the first community in Qatar to be recognized for the implementation of strong Business Continuity Management Systems and strategies.
These systems guarantee the timely update, maintenance, and execution of effective plans, accounting for contingencies, capabilities, and business needs to manage disruptive events while continuing essential functions to operate.
The certification highlights UDC’s commitment to operational excellence and resilience in the face of unprecedented challenges. It also shows its unwavering effort to uphold The Pearl Island’s position as a premier lifestyle destination by efficiently managing the business interruption and disaster recovery.
UDC’s recognition also underscores its collaboration with the National Cyber Security Agency at the national level, a driving force that enhances its resilience and recovery time goals.
