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May 2016: Emirates Group Security receives Dubai Quality Award

Emirates Group Security has won one of the most prestigious excellence awards, the “Dubai Quality Award” for the 2015-2016 cycle which runs under the supervision of Department of Economic Development, Dubai, UAE.

Oct 2015: Emirates Group Security Honoured by UK’s Immigration Enforcement and Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service.

In recognition of the unceasing efforts to heighten the level of safeguards against illegal immigration, Emirates Group Security has been jointly awarded by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service and the United Kingdom’s Immigration Enforcement. This is in particular to acknowledge Emirates Group Security's efforts to safeguard the Ireland and UK borders against acts of illegal immigration and human trafficking.

The award was presented to His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive, Emirates Airline and Group by Ian Gibbons Deputy Consul General at British Embassy, Dubai and Paul Dunphy, Manager - Visa Office, Embassy of Ireland in Abu Dhabi.

David Pennant, Intelligence Director, Immigration Enforcement, said: ‘We are pleased to recognise the vital role that Emirates Group Security play in maintaining a safe environment for genuine travellers , whilst countering the threat from illegal migration and human trafficking which is a continuing global issue.'

Emirates Airline has continuously processes millions of passengers year after year travelling through Dubai International Airport from numerous ports across the world – Africa, Europe and Asia en-route to different destination including the United Kingdom and Ireland. “Illegal migration" still considered one of the significant aviation security concerns in the Airline Industry. Adding to his earlier comments, Dr Abdulla said, “ This is not only a civic duty, which has an impact on the image of Emirates and Dubai, but it also avoids fines imposed by certain countries on the transportation of improperly documented passengers. Invariably, some these people are asylum seekers hoping to live in another country and pursue a better life. They will often travel with stolen, forged and fraudulent documents.”

Airport Security Unit
The Airline’s Airport security team verifies customers’ travel documents and visas, especially those heading to a destination which is often subjected to border violations. The team members are trained in: Passport and visa fraud prevention, customer profiling and document checks (Emirates and other airlines), and inadmissible handling and deportee handling – both including interception and investigation.

“The personnel have astute observation skills and have little margin for error,” said Dr Abdulla . “This makes the task challenging, as they also have to consider customer facilitation and on-time departure,” he added.

To improve their performance, the team sometimes create innovative inventions, such as their own portable scanning equipment which was designed and built in-house.

AWARDS
Emirates working through its Group Security has been awarded with several accolades for its border enforcement regulations including from governments of the United Kingdom, The Netherlands, Canada Australia and the recent signing of MoU with the German Federal Border Police.

December 2015 : Award recognition from GDRFA to Emirates Group Security Airport Team - DNRD

The General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs Dubai awarded the Passport team and some staff members for their exemplary work done over the years. The award is in recognition to combat against illegal immigration where Emirates plays an important role in protecting Dubai’s borders. The airline’s fight against illegal immigration is a requirement of the National Civil Aviation Security Programme of the UAE.

Recognition by the Australian Government of the Emirates Group for efforts to combat illegal immigration, and of Dr Abdulla Al Hashimi, DSVP Group Security, for his personal commitment to border security.

Fraud Prevention Unit recognized by Anti-Economic Crimes Department of Criminal Investigation Department (January 2013)
Emirates Group Security been appointed as the official Security Training for Execujet Aviation Group (2013)

Emirates Group Security is the First Airline Security Department certified in ISO 28000 – Security Management System by SGS (April 2012)
Certificate of Appreciation presented to Dr. Abdulla Al-Hashimi from Dubai Quality Award Programme (April 2012)
Re-certification of TAPA for Freight Security Requirements (March and April 2012)
Emirates Group Security & Transguard have been assessed and certified for ISO 28000:2007(April 2011 till April 2015)
EGS was awarded DQAP by DED (validity: April 2012-April 2015)
EGS, CASS and ECU mark the graduation of 100 graduates
Educational Recognition by Australian Government (April 2012)

Appreciation Certificate for Dr. Abdulla Al-Hashimi from ASIS International (December 2011)
Appreciation from Australian Federal Police (September 2011)
Appreciation from AVSECO Hong Kong (May 2011)
Emirates Group Security & Transguard have been assessed and certified for ISO 28000:2001 (April 2011 till April 2015)
Appreciation from Boeing Team for the Hospitality and Support (February 2011)
Appreciation Certificate for Dr. Abdulla Al-Hashimi from ASIS International
Appreciation to Professor Nara Srinivasan, CASS and EGS during the Security10th Safeguarding Australia Conference
Certified to IATA Safety Audit programme for Ground Operations (ISAGO) (validity: 2011-2013)
GCCA Commendation to Emirates Group Security for achieving 100% result in audits
Certification of appreciation by consulate general of the kingdom of Netherlands
Recognition of achievement presented by consulate general of Canada
EGS, CASS and ECU mark the 1st graduating class for Business Diploma programme for over 130 graduates from UKAS Management Systems
Recognition by AVSECO Hong Kong during the International AVSEC Conference 2011 Certis Security of Singapore
Participant in work experience

Emirates Self-Defense Club-Acknowledge as member of the United States Martial Arts Federation (December 2010)
Appreciation for Great Team Support in combating Fraud from Dubai Islamic Bank (December 2010)
Appreciation from United Airlines to EKFC (July 2010)
Appreciation from Security Operations of Dubai Duty Free (July 2010)
Certificate of Appreciation to conduct Training (April 2010)
Emirates is the first in the Middle East and UAE to be certified by TAPA (March 2010)
Emirates Group Security first Aviation and Airline in the Middle East to be awarded ISO9001:2008 (May 2010)
Emirates Self-Defense Club-Acknowledge as member of the United States Martial Arts Federation
Certified to IATA Safety Audit (IOSA) (validity: 2010-2012)
GCAA is certified as training institute authorized to deliver training programme (validity: April 2010-April 2012)
Emirates and DHL form strategic partnership in aviation security
EGS is authorized as a Representative of ECU
Certificate of Participation by the National Association of Computer Voice Stress Analyst
Emirates Self-Defence Club acknowledged as a member of the United States Martial Arts Federation (validity: Dec 2010-Dec 2012)
Appreciation from Security Operations of Dubai Duty free
Participant in work experience

Recognition for the close cooperation and assistance in border information by British Parliament and HM Consul General
Certified to IATA Safety Audit programme for Ground Operations (ISAGO) (validity: 2007-2009) Certificate of Registration for Transguard
Award for Documentation and Fraud Prevention by Australian Department of Immigration and Citizenship
Awarded approved gate check status by UK Immigration and Border Control
Recognition by AVSECO and Singapore’s Certis-CISCO Security Private Limited for involvement on jointly held 2009 AVSEC Conference in Hong Kong
In appreciation of support to Dubai cricket
Participant in work experience

Certified to Transported Asset Protection Association (TAPA) Classification A (validity: Jul 2008-Jul 2010)
Certified to ATA Safety Audit(IOSA) (validity: 2008-2010)
Certificate of Registration for Transguard by IATA
Awarded by Australian Government in recognition of the company's cooperation and assistance in border enforcement.
Appreciation by Maldives police services for the assistance on Private Security project of the Strategic Plan 2007-2011
Transguard has been admitted as an International associate by LBMA
Signing of the joined agreement between CASS and AACO to jointly host the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Management
Appreciation by ASEAN
Appreciation from AVSECO Hong Kong
Certificate of Appreciation to Transguard during 6th Dubai City Of Gold Conference

GCAA certified as training institute authorized to deliver training programme (validity: Sep 2007-Sep 2009)
Certified to IATA Safety Audit Programme for Ground Operations (ISAGO) (validity: 2007-2009)
Certificate of Registration for Transguard by IATA
EGS and Transguard are certified to ISO 9001:2000 (validity: Feb 2007-Feb 2010)
Appreciation from the British Embassy Dubai
Certificate of Appreciation to Emirates Security Document Checkers by UK Airline Liaison Officer Network by British Embassy
Appreciation from the Australian Department of Immigration and Citizenship to Airport Security Unit from the Australian Government
Appreciation from the Australian Department of Immigration and Citizenship from the Australian Government
Awarded approved gate check status by UK Immigration and Border Control
Appreciation from ASIS International
Participation in 2007 World Airline Road Race (Sydney)
MOU between DXB Diamond Exchange and TG
Acquisition of Transguard Agreement

First in the Middle East certified to Transported Asset Protection Association (TAPA) Classification A (validity: Dec 2006-Nov 2008)
Certificate of Registration for Transguard from IATA
Presentation of award by Canadian Ambassador
B-HERT award for Best International Collaboration in Research, Education and Training from the Minister of Education and Science Australia, Australian Government
MOU between DHL and EGS
Transguard was chosen to operate new cargo terminal dedicated to valuable shipments
Certificate for EGS Outstanding Performance by KLM
Appreciation from ASIS International
Outstanding Sales Award to Transguard group L.L.C. by Gunnebo entrance control
EGS ECU launches security diplomas
Official Opening of Transguard Cash management
Recognition for the excellent collaboration In conjunction with the launch of the new EGS Headquarters by Kaba
Certificate of Appreciation to Transguard during the Dubai City Of Gold Conference Centre

GCAA certified EGS as training institute authorized to deliver training programme (validity: April 2004-April 2005)
Certificate of Registration for Transguard from IATA
Certificate of Appreciation is awarded by Canada Border Service Agency and the Canadian Government
Certificate of Secretary's Citation awarded by Australian Department of Immigration and Citizenship
Certificate of Appreciation by British Embassy
Certificate of Appreciation awarded by Australian Department of Immigration and Citizenship
Participation in Operation Soral with Victoria Police-Homicide Squad
Certificate of Appreciation from UK Immigration and Border Control
Award of Excellence by ASIS International
Appreciation from ASIS International
EGS, CASS and ECU awarded diploma in Aviation Security Management
Transguard develops breakthrough Skybox for secure air cargo transportation
National Bank of Abu Dhabi selects Transguard for cash management services
Transguard selected by Lloyds TSB Dubai for cash management services
Dubai Duty Free has contracted EGS to safeguard its 24-hour outlets located within Dubai Airport terminals 1 and 2

BVQA Certification to dnata Cargo ISO 9001:2000 (validity: Jan 2004-Jun 2007) from UKAS Quality Management
British Embassy links up with Emirates
Certificate of Appreciation to Transguard for the Outstanding Performance

Certificate of Approval to dnata Cargo OHSAS 18001:1999 from UKAS Quality Management
Signing of MOU between EGS and Transguard
Certificate of Appreciation to Transguard for Outstanding Performance
Participation in 2003 World Airline Road Race (Orlando, FL)

Biennial Award For Excellence in the 6th Asia Pacific Aviation Security Conference from Airports Council International
Signing of MOU between Dubai Metal Commodities Centre and Transguard
EGS, CASS and ECU awarded diploma in Aviation Security Management
Participation in 2002 World Airline Road Race (Calgary, Alberta, Canada)
Certificate of appreciation to Emirates foemirar hosting Aviation security training course for WFP