The "AtaHolding" Open Joint Stock Company, which started operating in 2003, makes investments in different organizations operating in various spheres of the economy, manages financial and intellectual resources and carries out corporate management.These resources, a part of which is comprised of foreign capital, are channeled mainly into the financial, industrial, telecommunications and IT, services, tourism, oil & gas,  and energy spheres. Work at all the enterprises that belong to the "AtaHolding" group of companies is based on high professionalism, new technologies and corporate management principles. In 2006 the management system of "AtaHolding" OJSC  was certificated by international company "Bureau Veritas" in accordance with ISO 9000 standards. The purpose of the holding is to make effective use of Azerbaijan’s physical and intellectual resources, to make investment to create new jobs, to make sure that shareholders, employees and customers are pleased and as a result, to support Azerbaijan’s welfare and economic development. The "AtaHolding" OJSC closely participates in socially-oriented programs, charity events, supports projects with the aim of developing the country’s culture, arts and increasing the level of education. The companies of the holding are working to develop the country’s economy and increase the people’s social welfare."AtaHolding", which intends to win international recognition by establishing partnership and joint ventures with international companies, has already opened its representative office in Georgia. It also plans to open offices the United Kingdom, Russia, Turkey and the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus.