The University of Sharjah’s Central Laboratories Directorate has received the ISO 45001 certification for occupational health and safety management systems, underscoring the directorate’s commitment to maintaining the highest standards of safety and quality. The certification was granted by Bureau Veritas, one of the world’s most respected accreditation bodies.

A formal award ceremony took place at the University, attended by H.E. Prof. Esameldin Agamy, Chancellor of the University of Sharjah, along with vice-chancellors and a delegation from Bureau Veritas led by George Al Ibrie, Director of Accreditation Development for Emerging Markets.

In his address, Prof. Agamy praised the achievement as a reflection of the University’s sustained commitment to international standards in safety, sustainability, and institutional excellence. He said the Central Laboratories Directorate plays a vital role in maintaining health and safety protocols across all teaching and research facilities, adding that the certification proves the University’s ongoing efforts to ensure a secure and healthy work and study environment.

Prof. Agamy also unveiled a broader strategic initiative aimed at augmenting the University’s position and refining its administrative and academic framework. A key part of this plan is the establishment of a Quality Management Office, designed to create an integrated system serving all accreditation and quality certification bodies. The office will help streamline processes, enhance institutional performance, and promote sustainable excellence across all sectors of the University.

This milestone marks another step in the University of Sharjah’s journey toward reinforcing its status as a leading academic institution dedicated to providing a world-class educational and research environment. It also confirms its alignment with global best practices in higher education, health, and safety.