Sharjah 24: Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority (SEWA) received an international accreditation in procurement and supply practices after fulfilling all requirements from the Chartered Institute for Procurement and Supply (CIPS) as part of SEWGA efforts to support professional development in all fields of work, support the SEWGA strategic goals for excellence in the field of procurement and supply, develop the work system in the Procurement Department, and develop employees’ skills, in implementation of the directives of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, aiming at continuous development and applying the best standards and specifications in providing services.

Majid Issa Huraimel Al Shamsi, Director of the General Department of Institutional Support Services at SEWA, confirmed that the SEWGA is keen to develop the procurement and supply system whereas it represents an important pillar in preserving financial resources and achieving sustainability, indicating that the SEWGA received an accredited certificate in procurement and supply practices from the largest international professional body after a detailed evaluation of SEWGA practices and processes of supply and procurement, according to international standards of excellence.

Hadef Sultan Al Saleh Al Tunaiji, Director of the Procurement and Contracts Department at SEWA, explained that the evaluation process, that took place before receiving the accreditation certificate, showed high levels of excellence in SEWGA procurement and supply chain practices and activities, continuous improvements in the supply system, the diversity of SEWA supplier network, efficient relationships with suppliers, ability to mitigate risks, reliance on sustainable procurement, and highlighting the role of procurement as an essential element in SEWGA strategy and growth.