Dubai Quality Group
Dr. Hazza Alneaimi, Chairman of Dubai Quality Group & Eng. Mustafa Al-Balushi, Chairman of CI Subgroup Image Credit: Supplied

Under the patronage of Shaikh Ahmad Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Chairman of Dubai Airports, Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline and Group, Dr. Hazza Khalfan Alneaimi, Chairman of Dubai Quality Group, has approved the new formation of the “Continuous Improvement” sub-group's members.

Dr. Hazza Alneaimi, Chairman of Dubai Quality Group, stated, “We are pleased to have new members of the Continuous Improvement Sub-Group, who were carefully selected from UAE, Oman, Saudi Arabia, India, and Singapore according to their experience, competencies and continual improvement achievements. We always seek to strengthen the sub-groups with distinguished members to support our aim and continually achieve DQG's vision of being the quality, excellence, and innovation partner and leading the business community's development in the UAE & Region.

“By having new members, we will be able to unite and inspire our stakeholders to make a difference globally by creating an environment that supports creative thinking and promote the value of pursuing quality and excellence to rise above the future challenges we are facing.” He added.

Eng. Mustafa Al Balushi, Chairperson of Continuous Improvement, said, “I am honoured and grateful to receive the confidence from DQG Board of Directors, for appointing me as Chairperson for Continuous Improvement Sub-group for the cycle of 2022 – 2026, working with a diverse team of professionals in Continuous Improvement from different sectors, to promote and spread the concept of Continuous Improvement and Innovation regionally and globally. By deploying continuous improvement and innovation best practices, organisations are able to create an attractive and innovative work environment and culture, resulting in optimum results, that reflects positively on achieving the excellence and sustainability of businesses. We will focus on promoting continuous improvement programs, and create a sharing platform for best methodologies, practices, and techniques in achieving excellence between various organisations, through different strategic initiatives and programs, that will contribute to achieving DQG’s vision”

Upon the deliberate selection and assessment of industry experts by the Dubai Quality Group Management, the New Continuous Improvement Sub-group members are:

Chairperson of CI Subgroup, Eng. Mustafa Al Balushi, Vice President - Corporate Lean, Planning and Performance, Global Integrated Energy Company – OQ, Oman

VIC Chairperson, CI Subgroup, Colonel Samira Alali, Dubai Police.

General Secretary, CI Subgroup, Ahmed Abdullah Al Balushi, Business Planning & Technical Support Team Lead, Petroleum Development Oman.

CI Subgroup Member, Consultant Ahmed Al Mahmoud, Strategic Planning Consultant, Sharjah Government.

CI Subgroup Member, Rathin Khandhadia, Associate Director, Global Indian International School.

CI Subgrou Member, Balaji Nagabhushan, Group Chief Administrative Officer Tristar Group.

CI Subgroup Member, Waleed Mazen, Founder & CEO V-Veer LTD.

CI Subgroup Member, Major Eng. Omar Alkhaja, Head of Innovative Engineering, Dubai Police.

Since continuous improvement is one of the principles of quality management and business excellence, the continuous improvement sub-group is one of the major sub-groups of the Dubai Quality Group based on continuous Improvement standards and innovation to enhance business competitiveness.

Continuous Improvement knowledge uses structured, team-based methodologies and scientific, statistical problem-solving techniques, which are critical for entities with a system of Continuous Improvement that requires a defined structure, use of resources, and quantitative and qualitative analytical and innovative tools.

Since 1995, as a non-profit organization, Dubai Quality Group has been committed to being the center of knowledge promoting Innovation and Excellence in the UAE and region. To cater to its diverse membership, DQG has established the new Futuristic Subgroup to provide “like-minded” members with a digital platform to exchange thoughts, ideas, and expertise in specific areas. As per the Subgroup’s bylaws, the subgroup’s members will meet regularly to organize conferences, awards, webinars/seminars, workshops, benchmarking activities, and other social events.

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