U.A.E, Dubai, Sept 6, 2011 - FutureCard, a global leader in smart card manufacturing industry, today announced its highly developed card manufacturing and personalization unit in Sharjah, UAE has received Security Accreditation Scheme (SAS) from the GSM Association. This certification authenticates that FutureCard smart card production and personalization processes, as well as its entire site functions meet the GSM Association’s stringent principles for security and data protection programs.

“FutureCard views this certification as an essential way to give operators and clients complete assurance that our facilities fulfill with the most rigorous security procedures in place to safeguards the property of our customers, employees, and the company assets”, said Samir Bayerli, Chief Operating Officer of Emirates National Plastic Industries - FutureCard. “Video Surveillance, Photo ID Badge, Electronic Door Access, Security and Fire Alarm systems are strictly observed in the plant and surroundings, as per local, international and customer specific regulations, including subscriber data for personalization. This SAS certificate, obtained with outstanding results, pushes FutureCard to the rank of the worldwide limited plants having this accreditation which is a gratitude of the best practices in the industry for the full satisfaction of our customers”.

In addition to the SAS certification, as a member of major international organizations (ICMA, GSMA), FutureCard is involved in the compliance to standards, and in the continuous progress and improvement of the card industry. Our different certificates and accreditations (ISO 9001, Visa and MasterCard) reflect the quality and security featured in our products. FutureCard also cares about our future and reduces the impact of its operations on the environment through the use of innovative processes and materials.