The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), represented by the Sharjah Center for Training and Development, concluded the training programme for the internal auditor of the integrated management system.

The programme targeted a number of employees of SCCI and its affiliated institutions. It came as a result of the SCCI’s ongoing efforts to train qualified internal auditors with an aim to oversee and carry out the implementation of the integrated management system, which aims to strengthen administrative systems, improve performance, develop, and continuously raise the bar of the services and activities the SCCI offers.

At the programme’s conclusion, which was witnessed by Mohammed Ahmed Amin Al Awadi, Director General of the SCCI; and Abdulaziz Al Suwaidi, Director of the Human Resources Department at the SCCI; certificates of completion of the programme requirements were distributed to the participants. In addition, a certificate of appreciation was given to the programme’s presenter, Dr Ali Madi, for his professional efforts and significant role in the program’s success.

Mohammed Ahmed Amin Al Awadi stressed that the organization of these programmes comes within the strategic plans of the SCCI aimed at developing the competencies of its members and employees, with the aim of upgrading the system of institutional excellence and enhancing the level of the SCCI’s services and work.

Al Awadi emphasised the significance of the program in fostering a culture of oversight and application of the integrated management system among Chamber staff, strengthening it in line with best international practices to policies that support continuous improvement processes and achieve flexibility in putting the best administrative methods into practice in order to achieve the highest levels of efficiency in work procedures.

For his part, Abdulaziz Al Suwaidi stated that the training program is a reflection of the SCCI’s innovative efforts to apply the best scientific and practical practices in the development of its human cadres. This was done through the Sharjah Training and Development Centre by offering internationally accredited training programs and workshops that are appropriate for the SCCI’s line of work and services.

Dr Ali Madi delivered the program, which also included an introduction to environmental management systems, occupational health and safety management, the principles of the quality management system, the foundations for implementing internal auditing, its goals, cases of non-conformity, and creating reports for participants. The prerequisites were explained in the program’s explanatory section, which also includes the creation of the internal audit report on the integrated administrative system, planning and implementation processes, and common administrative system.

Earlier, the Sharjah Training and Development centre (STDC), an integral part of the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), has fulfilled the objectives of its operational plan during the first half of this year as it has successfully implemented 47 programmes and training workshops for members in SCCI and Sharjah’s public and private sectors.

It is in line with the STDC’s goals to develop and enhance the SCCI’s human resources and meet the services of institutions and companies operating in the Emirate.

The report, issued by Sharjah Training and Development centre (STDC) during the period from January to the end of last June, unveiled the STDC’s successful implementation of 1,387 training hours for SCCI employees and 11 internal training programmes, as part of the Chamber’s strategy aimed at preparing a group of professional and competent leaders and staff.

They are trained to be capable of promoting the sustainable development process in the Emirate of Sharjah through upgrading the services provided to the business community in the Emirate.

Furthermore, STDC has implemented 32 training programs for the public and private sectors, in addition to implementing 4 workshops and seminars. Educational and awareness for the employees of SCCI and the public and private sectors.

Mariam Saif Al Shamsi, Assistant Director General of the Sharjah Chamber for the Support Services Sector, has confirmed that the Sharjah Training and Development centre’s achievements during the first half of this year demonstrates the super quality and efficiency of the programs and training courses offered by the centre. It also reflects the interest of SCCI to contribute to all initiatives enhancing the skills of students and working cadres, whether in the private or public sector.