stc earns ISO 45001:2018 and ISO 37301:2021 certification

Kuwait Telecommunications Company – stc, a world-class digital leader providing innovative services and platforms to customers, enabling the digital transformation in Kuwait, announced that it has been awarded the ISO 45001:2018 certification for Occupational Health and Safety Management, and ISO 37301:2021 certification for Compliance Management Systems. These achievements align with stc’s strategic approach to implementing the highest international standards across its operations, further strengthening its position as a responsible and trusted telecom pioneer.
The newly awarded ISO 45001:2018 certification on 27th Feb 2025, recognizes stc’s commitment to fostering a safe and healthy working environment for its stakeholders. The certification provides an internationally recognized framework for identifying and managing occupational health and safety risks, strengthening stc’s efforts to minimize workplace hazards and enhance employee well-being. stc considers the welfare of its employees, partners, and stakeholders to be an essential component integrated into its safety standards and culture.
In parallel, stc awarded ISO 37301:2021 certification for Compliance Management Systems, which is earned as a first in Kuwait on 9 Jan 2025. Maintaining this certification demonstrates the Company’s commitment to strong governance, ethical conduct, and regulatory compliance. Throughout its years’ operating in the Kuwaiti market, stc maintained a high standard when it comes to complying with regulators and strictly adhering to all requirements set by governing and regulatory bodies, whether within the telecom or other sectors that are related to the Company’s activities. It also highlights the robust internal systems and policies stc has established to ensure transparency, accountability, and alignment with international best practices.
In a statement, stc indicated that earning these certifications comes as part of its reach strategy, strategic pillars that the Company has defined to grow and advance its operations and solutions, while providing customers with a unique experience built on business excellence. The Company has been strategically focusing on embedding world-class health, safety, and compliance practices into every level of the organization. This is why the ISO certifications are not viewed as standalone milestones, but integral elements of stc’s long-term commitment to operational efficiency and responsible corporate governance. Through rigorous frameworks and consistent execution, stc aims to continuing leading by example in the telecom sector, aligning internal systems with international standards to support future growth and innovation.
These certifications further position stc as a though leader and responsible corporate entity, committed to continuous improvement across its critical and diverse functions. Whether by enhancing workplace safety or maintaining a culture of compliance, stc remains focused on delivering value to its stakeholders while achieving sustainable growth for its business lines.
Background Information
Kuwait Telecommunications Company
Kuwait Telecommunications Company (stc) is a Kuwaiti shareholding company incorporated pursuant to Amiri Decree No. 187 on 22 July, 2008, to operate and manage the third GSM mobile network in Kuwait as per Law No. 2 of 2007. Accordingly, stc launched its operations in December 2008 and was listed on Boursa Kuwait in December 2014. It is a world-class digital leader providing innovative services and platforms to customers and enabling the digital transformation in Kuwait, and is a subsidiary of stc Group. stc has rapidly reached a leadership stance in the market through its customer and employee centric strategy.
stc offers an innovative range of world-class products, services and solutions with high quality, that cater to the customers’ needs and demands, both for individuals and enterprises (solutions by stc). In 2019, stc acquired 100% of the share capital of the Internet Service Provider, Qualitynet General Trading and Contracting Company (solutions by stc) in Kuwait.
stc offers high internet speeds due to the implementation of the most advanced 5G network and deployment of the largest network nationwide.