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March 2012 Blog Posts (103)

Diyar Al Muharraq supports Bahrain's international eco-drive in first Green Tech Expo 2012

DIYAR AL MUHARRAQ, well known in the region for its social conscience and its efforts to enforce environmentally responsible programs, has taken a step further to support the cause as a silver sponsor in Bahrain's first Green Tech Expo. The Exhibition will be held at the Bahrain International…

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Added by CSR Middle East on March 13, 2012 at 11:33pm — No Comments

Savola continues implementing "universal accessibility" across its operating companies

As part of its Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives, and to ensure the mobility of employees and customers with disabilities within the various buildings and facilities of its operating companies and factories, The Savola Group began implementing the "Universal Accessibility" Project, which will be implemented in several stages. An agreement was signed with Almodon…

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Added by CSR Middle East on March 13, 2012 at 11:30pm — No Comments

Philanthropy versus social responsibility

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is neither synonymous with Corporate Philanthropy nor an alternative. In Corporate Philanthropy, corporates donate a certain portion of their profits to charitable causes. In this context, it is perceived as "improper" for corporates to consider receiving any benefit from it.

According to the World Business Council for Sustainable Development, CSR could be defined as, "the continuing commitment by business to behave ethically and contribute to…

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Added by CSR Middle East on March 13, 2012 at 11:16pm — No Comments

Dubai Chamber shares Corporate Social Responsibility best practices with Middlesex University Students

As part of its pioneering role as a leader in corporate social responsibility in Dubai and to educate the young generation with the concept, the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry presented a lecture entitled, “Towards Sustainability - From Global Issues to Organisations and You” to a large gathering of students of the Middlesex University Dubai at their premises in Knowledge…

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Added by CSR Middle East on March 13, 2012 at 10:58am — No Comments

Shell Congratulates Winners Of Kuwait Annual Engineering Design Competition

The Kuwait Engineering competition was concluded for the second year at an awards ceremony that took place on March 7th, 2012, under the patronage of Sheikh Talal Al-Khalid Al-Sabah, Managing Director of Government, Parliament, Public Relations & Media. Senior representatives from Shell Companies in Kuwait, the Ministry of Education and the Energy Center for Engineering…

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Al Sadd Sports Club takes a new step for positive change with its “Healthy Neighborhood” program

An innovative strategy and application; embodies the vision of Al Sadd’s athletes towards a healthy community.

■ The…

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Added by IMPACT CSR Solutions on March 13, 2012 at 8:00am — No Comments

Dubai Autism Centre recognises du for its continued support

Dubai Autism Centre (DAC) has extended recognition to du, for its continued Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) efforts at a meeting attended by Osman Sultan, CEO, du, Hala Badri, Executive Vice President, Brand and Communications, du, and Luma Jasim, Vice President, Corporate Communications in du. 



Mohammad Al Emadi,…

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Added by CSR Middle East on March 12, 2012 at 5:50pm — No Comments

KD30 M for CSR initiatives in Kuwait

National Bank of Kuwait (NBK) held its annual General Assembly meeting at the bank's headquarters today (11 March 2012).

Nasser Al-Sayer, NBK Deputy Chairman, stated that NBK Group delivered success at every level despite a difficult year. "NBK Group achieved a strong performance thanks to the bank's resilience, clear strategy, conservative culture, and high…

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Added by CSR Middle East on March 12, 2012 at 5:49pm — No Comments

Private sector collaborative action needed to combat the world's highest youth unemployment in the Arab world

Badr Jafar, the Co-Initiator of the Pearl Initiative, the GCC-based, private-sector led organization promoting good governance, transparency and corporate responsibility, and President of Crescent Petroleum, delivered an address at the closing session of the United Nations Economic and…

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Added by CSR Middle East on March 12, 2012 at 10:25am — No Comments

Silatech, Kiva partner to support Arab youth

Against the backdrop of a rapidly changing Arab world fuelled by young people's demand for jobs and economic opportunity, Kiva and Silatech have partnered to offer an innovative approach for funding thousands of young Arab entrepreneurs.

Kiva, the world's largest online microlending…

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Added by CSR Middle East on March 12, 2012 at 10:23am — No Comments

ADNEC joins Abu Dhabi sustainability group

Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Company (ADNEC) has announced it has joined the Abu Dhabi sustainability group. An agreement signed confirms ADNEC's commitment to developing innovative solutions and initiatives to promote sustainability standards across the business.



Khaled…

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Added by CSR Middle East on March 11, 2012 at 11:13am — No Comments

RTA cuts carbon footprint by one million kg of carbon dioxide

The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) attaches utmost importance to maintaining quality, health, safety and environment at all affiliated agencies & sectors in conformity with the achievements made in projects and strategic initiatives launched in support of these projects.

The move comes as part of RTA's efforts to up the quality of services rendered to the public from the broad…

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Added by CSR Middle East on March 10, 2012 at 4:42pm — No Comments

ملتقى «صناعة قائد 2012» يبحث «المسؤولية الاجتماعية» ... اليوم

يقيم مركز الأمير محمد بن فهد لإعداد القيادات الشابة، التابع لصندوق الأمير سلطان بن عبد العزيز لتنمية المرأة، ملتقى «صناعة قائد 2012» «مجتمعي مسؤوليتي». ويشهد الملتقى الذي تدشّنه حرم أمير المنطقة الشرقية الأميرة جواهر بنت نايف، اليوم، توزيع جائزة «الأمير محمد بن فهد…

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Batelco supports Bahrain Cancer Society

Batelco, through its Al Dana department, recently helped the Bahrain Cancer Society organize the "Stand up to Cancer" walk at Shaikh Khalifa bin Salman Park in Hidd, where participants were encouraged to walk or run on a track relay style for 3.5…

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Added by CSR Middle East on March 9, 2012 at 5:34pm — No Comments

Technology is a ‘tool’ in Ericsson campaign

As companies continually explore ways to engage in corporate social responsibility (CSR), one of the international businesses participating at Qitcom 2012 is using its own technology and development to promote sustainable initiatives to offer assistance to the poorest communities around the world.

Technology providers Ericsson have been at the conference and…

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Added by CSR Middle East on March 9, 2012 at 5:32pm — No Comments

Sustainability - The Economic Game Changer - Part 3

Companies that rely on out of date, caustic economic modeling rather than engaging in embedded sustainability may find themselves limiting their future profits and positive market perception. This can lead financial institutions into the situation of overexposure to unsustainable investments as marketplaces move to a sustainable global economy. They should also be concerned about future vulnerabilities, as the need is exposed for a longer-term and more holistic approach to financing…

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Added by Christopher Gleadle on March 9, 2012 at 6:00am — No Comments

Sustainability - Economic Game-Changer Part 2

For CEOs, the passport of sustainability delivers clear environmental, social and economic governance. As such, the sustainability passport assists in the protection against economic vulnerability through the momentum of changing market forces and mandatory reporting.

 

And, whilst most trends emerge slowly, or very slowly, sustainability is gaining traction across the globe, as its implications are felt across entire value chains. Companies tend to react to trends, or — as in…

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Added by Christopher Gleadle on March 9, 2012 at 2:30am — No Comments

Bank Muscat SAOG : BankMuscat donates wheelchairs to physically challenged citizens

BankMuscat, as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives, donated 30 wheelchairs to physically challenged citizens. AbdulRazak Ali Issa, Chief Executive, presided at the ceremony held at the Bank's head office.

The beneficiaries were referred by the Bank staff as part of a new CSR initiative launched by the Bank to instill a voluntary work culture in the community.
AbdulRazak Ali Issa said: "The BankMuscat CSR initiative is an earnest…
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Added by CSR Middle East on March 8, 2012 at 11:49pm — No Comments

PepsiCo quenches decertified woodlands in Lebanon

PepsiCo campaigned to reforest the town of Dmit, Shouf district, on Monday, March 5th, where 1 hectare of land was planted, in cooperation with the Association for Forests Development and Conservation AFDC in order to meet the season of forest fires, which increases with each summer in…

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Added by CSR Middle East on March 8, 2012 at 10:39am — No Comments

Du launches runs Work Skills scheme for second year

UAE-based operator Du announced the launch of the second consecutive year of its Work Skills programme at the UAE Careers 2012 fair at Dubai International Convention Centre. The Work Skills programme will benefit 300 Emirati students from universities and colleges around the UAE, offering know-how in essential vocational proficiencies. Created as part of Du's Emiratisation and Corporate Social Responsibility efforts, Work Skills is the first initiative of its kind in the UAE, with 120…

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Added by CSR Middle East on March 8, 2012 at 10:36am — No Comments

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