Bahrain Bourse (BHB), a licensed exchange by the Central Bank of Bahrain, proudly announces that it has successfully attained the ISO 22301:2019 certification for Business Continuity Management Systems (BCMS). This achievement follows a comprehensive and rigorous third-party auditing process conducted by Bureau Veritas, a globally recognized leader in testing, inspection and certification services. This comes as part of Bahrain Bourse’s efforts to address potential risks or disruptions, and its commitment to adhere to best international practices in business continuity, as well as continuously striving to implement best practices that enhance its readiness to handle potential risks and maintain sustainable operations.
The ISO 22301:2019 certification underscores Bahrain Bourse’s unwavering commitment to developing its business continuity management systems. Furthermore, it reflects its dedication to implementing robust preventative measures to ensure the provision of uninterrupted services, in the event of any potential unforeseen circumstances. This achievement is in line with Bahrain Bourse’s strategic focus on sustaining a resilient business continuity plan, which is crucial for maintaining the confidence of investors and stakeholders within the capital market.
Shaikh Khalifa bin Ebrahim Al-Khalifa, CEO of Bahrain Bourse, commented on the milestone: “Obtaining the ISO 22301:2019 certification is a testament to Bahrain Bourse’s continuous efforts to enhance its operational resilience and the continuous development of our security, resilience and business continuity and disaster recovery capabilities. This milestone affirms our unwavering dedication and commitment to safeguarding the interests of our stakeholders as well as reinforces our ability to respond effectively to any potential unforeseen disruptions. Our focus remains on maintaining the highest standards of business continuity, ensuring that our market operations remain seamless and secure under all circumstances. Bahrain Bourse’s attainment of this certification reaffirms its leadership in the region’s financial sector and its dedication to fostering a secure and resilient market environment.”
The ‘ISO 22301:2019’ certificate is an internationally recognized standard for demonstrating excellence in BCM. The certificate was attained after a rigorous third-party independent assessment of business continuity management standards. Published by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), the certification is designed to help organizations prevent, prepare for, respond to and recover from unexpected and disruptive events. Achieving this certification places Bahrain Bourse among the leading organizations that prioritize operational resilience and business continuity in their operations.
