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Three Qataris named winners of Vodafone’s ‘World of Difference’

Posted by CSR Middle East on May 7, 2013 at 9:36am 0 Comments

Vodafone Qatar yesterday announced three winners of its “World of Difference” initiative for 2013.

Three Qatari winners were selected out of the 150 applicants due to their passion and dedication to bring about a positive change in Qatar. Now in its third year, “World of Difference” is part of the company’s corporate social responsibility (CSR) programme - Vodafone Better World.

Through the first-of-its-kind initiative in the country, Vodafone gives people the opportunity to receive funding for 12 months to undertake projects to help the community in Qatar. The projects can focus on any area, cause or social issue as long as it meets a local need and is 100% non-profit.

Vodafone received over 150 applications since it launched “World of Difference” in February, with a 35% increase in the number of Qatari applicants over previous years. This shows the Qatari…

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Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company commits to 'Engage, Contribute and Inspire' Middle East via robust CSR stategy in region

Posted by CSR Middle East on May 7, 2013 at 9:32am 0 Comments

The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, LLC unveils its global Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme, 'Community Footprints', in the region, exercising the guiding principles to engage, contribute and inspire.

Reaffirming its commitment Global Citizenship, Community Footprints focuses the company's CSR efforts across the Middle East and around the world on making a meaningful difference in the local communities where the company's hotels and resorts are located.



Over the past year, Al Bustan Palace, a Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Oman, has partnered with Rashid bin Al Nazar School Sidab, to provide a learning and mentoring programme for their students.…



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Saudi- SABIC highlights commitment to social responsibility push

Posted by CSR Middle East on May 7, 2013 at 9:30am 0 Comments

The Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC) is sponsoring a training course for the Charity Committee for Orphans Care (ENSAN) to help its personnel further develop their skills to render multidimensional services to orphans. The three-day course in Riyadh covered various important functions including research, social service, fund-raising and sponsorships. 



It also touches on enhancing skills in persuasion techniques, diagnosis, building social support, successful marketing, and pressure management. The committee's programs and projects and resource development methods were discussed during the course. 



A number of agreements are scheduled to be signed by the committee with private companies on the sidelines of the course. In appreciation of SABIC's support, the committee honored the company on the opening day of the course. 



Yaarob Al-Thenayan, director, CSR,…

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Hikma Pharmaceuticals signs with INJAZ to participate INJAZ Young Volunteers Day

Posted by CSR Middle East on April 29, 2013 at 10:31am 0 Comments

Hikma Pharmaceuticals, represented by Ms. Hana Ramadan, VP of Corporate Communications, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with INJAZ, represented by Mr. Fawaz Salah, the Director of the Inspirational and Career Guidance Programme, to support 'Young Volunteers Day' programme, organized by INJAZ,  as part of Hikma's Global Volunteering Campaign.

This partnership spurs from their belief in their mutual mission to inspire and prepare young Jordanians to become productive members of the society and succeed in a global economy through volunteerism.



The MOU actualizes Hikma's role in Corporate Responsibility by supporting and raising the awareness about volunteerism in Jordan, by adopting 16…

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Qatargas launches annual Desert Plantation Day

Posted by CSR Middle East on April 28, 2013 at 2:02pm 0 Comments

Qatargas has launched a Desert Plantation initiative, further underlining the Company's continued commitment towards environmental protection. This is set to become an annual event taking place in April each year.

As part of the initiative this year, on April 27, Qatargas employees will plant 'Wild Sidr' plants at the 'Umm Garn Nature Reserve' about 30 kilometers north of Doha. Being organized in collaboration with the General Directorate of Nature Reserves, the initiative aims to protect the biodiversity of the State of Qatar for generations to come.



Mansour Rashid Al-Naimi, Qatargas Public…

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National Commercial Bank wins Saudi CSR award

Posted by CSR Middle East on April 22, 2013 at 11:21am 0 Comments

A new achievement is added to the list of accomplishments that the National Commercial Bank (NCB) has received assuring its leadership in the field of CSR, when Jeddah Chamber of Commerce and Industry announced NCB winning the 'Saudi CSR in the category of Supporting Entrepreneurs and Small Enterprises' as an appreciation of the Bank's efficient contributions, initiatives and programs in this field.

This announcement came during the opening ceremony of the Saudi Corporate Social Responsibility Forum held recently in Jeddah under the patronage of HRH Prince Khalid Al Faisal bin Abdul Aziz, Emir of Mecca Province.…



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