Emirates Gas (EMGAS), a wholly owned subsidiary of ENOC, the Dubai government-owned diversified energy group, recently conducted an LPG safety and awareness training programme for students from Dubai Women's College (DWC), a Higher Colleges of Technology…

The Basel Mohammad Ghalayani (BMG) Foundation launched a water conservation awareness competition for Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) students at Al-faisal University in Riyadh on Saturday.

The competition will tour various GCC universities including the University of Dammam on Feb. 7, the American University of Sharjah on Feb. 19, Abu Dhabi University on Feb. 20, the Gulf University of Science & Technology in Kuwait on Feb. 23 and Dar Al-Hekma College in Jeddah on…

Damas, the Middle East's leading international jewellery and watch retailer, has recently conducted (January 28 - 29, 2012) a 'Financial Fitness Fair' for its employees and their families at its head office at Jumeirah Lakes Towers,…

Some Omani companies have made Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) a norm, but the Sultanate still needs to do much more to promote CSR and sustainability, said experts at a conference yesterday. 



Members of Oman’s business community, and some regional and international guest speakers with extensive CSR experience, discussed ways to…

On February 6, 2012, at the Awards Ceremony of the “CSR In Action” programme that took place in Dubai, Stanton Chase International – Middle East received an award for its contribution to the requirements and implementation of the specific initiative.

The CSR in Action programme, designed by the CSR Division of Al Ahli Group, in collaboration with the U.S. Department of State’s Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI), and Stanton Chase…

Bab Rizq Jameel (BRJ), an initiative of ALJ Community Initiatives (ALJCI), created 19,771 jobs through its international branches in Egypt, Syria, Turkey and Morocco in 2011.

In an effort to further its outreach to the local youth, IBQ sponsored the Catwalk Talents Event, a talent and fashion show held at Katara Cultural Village on February 3, 2012 and organized by Stenden University and Smile Events.…

Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI) in collaboration with Al Majal Environmental and Technical Services will organise Oman Social Responsibility Conference on February 6 at Crowne Plaza Hotel.

The two-day conference aims at developing basic frameworks for social responsibility for the…

Because social responsibility is an obligation to the country and the society and not simply a matter of charity work to be added to the workload of companies, Saudi Aramco took the initiative to organize the first Forum for Social…

Henkel has been selected among the top five companies, which received the prestigious King Khaled Award for Responsible Competitiveness for 2011. The awards recognize Saudi and multinational companies' achievements in integrating social and environmental goals with business performance. Winners are short-listed from the Saudi Responsible Competitiveness Index, a detailed annual…

Akhtaboot – the career network is proud to announce its participation as “Online Recruitment Partner” in UAE’s top career event Tawdheef Recruitment show, which took place at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) until 2 February.

The leading event which was inaugurated by His Highness…

نظمت شركة نقل للسيارات الوكيل الحصري لعلامة بورشه، فولكس واجن، أودي وشكودا في الأردن يوما مفتوحا بالتعاون مع مبادرة ذكرى حيث تضمن عرضاً لسيارات ودراجات هوائية سلكية قام أطفال غور المزرعة بصناعتها في ورشة عمل أقيمت سابقاً في مركز صيانة الشركة في ناعور و تم عرضها في مركز شركة نقل للسيارات/ أودي. وقد قام الأطفال بعرض 27 سيارة مصنوعة من مواد متوفرة في البيئة المحيطة بهم كعلب المشروبات الغازية والأسلاك…

Volunteers for Etisalat’s corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative, Ayaadi, recently held a one-day event called ‘Envirocare Day’, which was dedicated to supporting the environment.

The event which was held at Mushrif Park in Dubai, was also attended by Omar bin Huraiz, chairman of the board of trustees of Ayaadi and Ali Al Ahmed, chief corporate communications officer for…

Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba)’s backing for initiatives that enable young Bahrainis to acquire well-informed understanding of the work environment was given impetus as Alba welcomed a group of students from inJAz Bahrain for a two-week long ‘Company’ internship programme that began on Sunday, January 29, 2012. The students are being placed in different departments across the…

The Omani Women’s Association in Al Buraimi Governorate has become the latest beneficiary of Oman LNG’s far reaching social investment program that is divided into three broad categories: Empowering Communities, Championing Innovation and Investing in People.



An agreement to this effect was signed. The Association will receive the following equipment: 20 laptop and desktop computers, 10 sewing machines as well as air conditioners, photocopying and laminating…

“It is one thing to flirt with an idea, and another thing to be married to it.” –Freud

In founding a new long-term, visionary world economy, there is no more apposite topic than sustainability — where we develop and establish a durable, value-generating business model delivering long-term protection of the global economy, society and natural capital.

And in order to establish sustainability as a business model, organizations…

By Jessica Sarhan ( @JessicaSarhan )

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has long been under question with international businesses and markets moving into Iraq. Despite the region being plagued by war and instability for a considerable period, foreign investments have continued to grow in the region and businesses across the globe are eager to be part of Iraq’s economic development.

The Rt. Hon Lord Howell of Guildford, minister of state at the Foreign Commonwealth Office…

Microsoft announced the launch of the Bahrain round of the world's premier student technology competition, Imagine Cup 2012. Now in its tenth year, Imagine Cup 2012 will give students in Bahrain an opportunity to "Imagine a world where technology helps solve the toughest…

A committee has been formed by Qatar Islamic Bank (QIB), the largest Islamic bank in the country and one of the top five Shariah-compliant banks in the world, to organise the bank’s activities with regard to Qatar National Sports Day on February 14.

The initiative is part of the bank’s commitment to corporate social responsibility (CSR) and willingness to take…

Abdul Latif Jameel Group is known for many things - It is known for its founder, Sheikh Abdul Latif Jameel and his entrepreneurial spirit. It is known for Toyota, the car brand it has represented for half a century in Saudi Arabia. But the Jameel family is also known for its exemplary approach to realising its social responsibility: from poverty alleviation to…