On June 11, 2024, the Ainkawa District Governorate witnessed a significant event in the field of administrative service quality improvement, as the governorate was certified for ISO 9001:2015.

**Recognition Ceremony:**
In the presence of Mr. Omid Khoshnoo, Governor of Erbil, and the administrative and technical deputies, the Ainkawa District Governorate celebrated its achievement of the ISO 9001 international quality certification. This accomplishment reflects the organization’s commitment to the highest quality standards in providing administrative services.

**The importance of obtaining the ISO 9001 certificate:**
تُعتبر شهادة الأيزو 9001 معيارا دوليا يحدد متطلبات نظام إدارة الجودة. تهدف هذه الشهادة إلى ضمان تقديم خدمات ذات جودة عالية تلبي احتياجات المواطنين وتعزز الكفاءة التشغيلية. يُعد حصول قائمقامية عينكاوا على هذه الشهادة دليلاً على التزامها بتحسين الجودة المستمر وتقديم خدمات تلبي توقعات المواطنين.

: The role of the Together to protect Humans and the Environment ASSO.
The Together to protect Humans and the Environment Association played a major role in qualifying the District Governorate to obtain the ISO 9001 certification. Through the efforts of the advisory team headed by Dr. Raad Al-Rahmani, this major achievement was achieved. Everyone praised the effective role played by the association in providing the necessary consultations and technical and administrative support.

**Speech by Mr. Omid Khoshnaw:**
Mr. Omid Khoshnaw, Governor of Erbil, praised the efforts made by those in charge of the association to achieve this achievement. He stressed the importance of adhering to international quality standards in improving the performance of administrative units and raising the level of services provided to citizens.

**Historical achievement:**
The Mayor of Ankawa’s receipt of the ISO 9001 certification makes it the first administrative unit in the Kurdistan Region to receive this honor. This achievement represents an important step towards improving the efficiency of administrative units in the region and enhancing citizens’ confidence in the services provided to them.

**Association's commitment to quality:**
The "Together to protect Humans and the Environment Association affirms its continued commitment to applying the highest quality standards in all aspects of its work. This achievement comes as a result of collective efforts and continuous cooperation between all employees and various departments within the association.

**The efforts of the advisory team:**
The efforts of the advisory team headed by Dr. Raad Al-Rahmani were a key focus in achieving this achievement. The team worked diligently and persistently to ensure that all requirements of the quality management system were implemented and provided the necessary training and support to achieve this goal.

**Closing ceremony:**
At the conclusion of the ceremony, certificates and congratulations were presented to the working teams that contributed to achieving this achievement, emphasizing the continued work to improve the quality of administrative services and enhance the culture of quality and excellence at work.

The qualification of the Mayor of Ainkawa to obtain the ISO 9001 certification is considered a major achievement that reflects the association’s commitment to providing high-quality administrative services. This achievement represents a model for other administrative units in the Kurdistan Region and Iraq, emphasizing the importance of quality in improving the efficiency and performance of services provided to citizens.