As part of its commitment to promote green initiatives in Dubai, the Energy and Environment Park (Enpark), a member of TECOM Investments' Sciences Cluster, extended its support to Accor Majid Al Futtaim Hospitality to reduce their carbon footprint across eight hotels.

Conventional light bulbs are being…

Zafco - the UAE-based, global distributor of automotive tires, batteries and lubricants -announced the launch of its 'Safe Tire, Safe Family' campaign in a bid to help make roads safer for commuters in the UAE.

Zafco conducted complimentary vehicle inspections, starting with Al Noor Training…

Within the framework of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Program "Alfa 4-Life", Alfa, the first Lebanese mobile operator managed by Orascom Telecom since February 2009, has launched and sponsored a SMS subscriber-fundraising campaign in support of the Lebanese Autism Society…

When Second Saudi Green Buildings Forum was launched in the Saudi capital Riyadh, it monitored a number of challenges that face the activation and spread the culture of green buildings. The political will in the Kingdom has revealed to move forward in the search for successful…

UAE-based operator Du said it will be the Official Telecom Partner for the 3rd Annual Women in Leadership forum and Shamsa Bint Suhail Award for Creative Women. The two-day forum and award ceremony will be held from 23-24 November in Abu Dhabi, and is organised by French business information group Naseba. Du says it has an extensive Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme, and is actively involved in diverse initiatives that aim at supporting talent in the UAE, as well as…

As part of ‘Better World’, Vodafone Qatar’s corporate social responsibility programme, Vodafone City Center store staff delivered bags filled with water, food, soap, a tooth brush and toothpaste along with a Vodafone cap and scratch card, to more than 100 workers engaged at a construction site opposite the mall.

“The event went well and labourers loved the goody bags,” said Louise Catleugh, City Center store manager, Vodafone Qatar. 

“We see the…

LuLu Hypermarkets, Saudi Arabia, has organized free diabetic medical tests for its customers.

قال الدكتور محمد عمران، رئيس البورصة، إن مؤشر المسئولية الاجتماعية سيلقى الضوء على الشركات الأكثر جذبا للاستثمار وتتمتع بمميزات أكثر فاعلية فى السوق المصرى، مما سيجعلها الأكثر قدرة على قيادة السوق نحو العودة للنشاط من جديد.



وكشف دكتور أشرف الشرقاوى، رئيس هيئة الرقابة المالية، أن الأداء المالى لشركات المؤشر المصرى لمسؤولية الشركات (S&P-EGX-ESG) يعد أفضل من حيث المجموع مقارنة بأداء مجموع الشركات المقيدة فى مؤشرات "إيجى إكس 30، 70، 100"، مؤكدا أن…

A four-member team of Al Ahlia Insurance employees are out on a vital outing to the Arctic with scientists from World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) to see firs thand the impact climate change is having on our environment, communities and wildlife. Lloyd East, CEO of Al Ahlia Insurance, explains what the Arctic challenge means to the…

أوضح المدير التنفيذي لمؤسسة تواصل العالمية خالد بن الصافي الحريبي بأن المسؤولية الاجتماعية ومشاركة المجتمع المدني واجب لزم أن تقوم به مؤسسات القطاع الخاص على أكمل وجه، مع التركيز على تقديم برامج شبابية من شأنها أن تسهم في صقل مهارات الشباب وتعزيز قدراتهم وإمكانيتهم وتجهيزهم للمشاركة بشكل أكثر فاعلية ومتمكن في صناع القرار. جاء ذلك خلال حديثه في المؤتمر الصحفي الذي…

وقعت غرفة جدة وإحدى الشركات الأوروبية، أمس، في مقر الغرفة، عقداً مع إحدى الشركات الأوروبية لإنشاء شركة سعودية - أوروبية في مجال المسؤولية الاجتماعية، وستقوم الشركة بتصميم برامج مسؤولية مستدامة للشركات السعودية، وتقديم الاستشارات وإجراء البحوث والتحليلات الاجتماعية، وقياس مدى التزام أصحاب المؤسسات والمنشآت التجارية والصناعية بالمساهمة في التنمية…

Qatargas-chartered Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) vessel, "SS Dukhan" receives world's first ever Green Award certificate of recognition, for a specific LNG vessel, acknowledging the vessel's compliance with global environment regulations and safety…

Over the past seven years, corporate social responsibility, or CSR, in Dubai has gained significant ground amongst the business community.

Companies today increasingly value the importance of corporate governance, sustainability and CSR in building reputation, creating a motivated workforce and ultimately boosting profits.

Behind the scenes, one organisation has played the lead role in assisting this change in mindset — the Centre for Responsible Business, or CRB, an…

Emirates National Oil Company (ENOC) will host its third International Occupational Health Conference on November 13 and 14, 2011 at the Movenpick Hotel, Oud Metha, Dubai. To be attended by international experts, the event will put the spotlight on the importance of good…

LG Electronics has been awarded the LEED Gold Certification from the U.S. Green Building Council and Green Building Certification Institution (GBCI) for the LG building facilities in the Jebel Ali Free Zone, making it the first company in the Middle East to receive such an award…

On the occasion of Eid al Adha, Oman Oil Refineries and Petrochemical Industries Company (ORPIC), Sohar Aluminium (SA) and Vale donated RO 50,000 for the needy families of Sohar and Liwa of Al Batinah North Governorate surrounding the Sohar Industrial Port.

About 1,000 families will benefit from the fund which will enable them to purchase their…

On 11 November 2011, Canon ME had participated with EEG's tree planting activity with the theme called One Root, One Community Tree held at Sharjah Dessert Park.

After collecting 2, 191kgs of  waste paper, Canon ME have been qualified to participate in the tree planting event, and planted two trees which named under Canon Middle East name.

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 Canon Middle East, a leader in imaging solutions, has won third place in the Medium-Sized Enterprises Category of the recently concluded Arabia CSR Awards 2011 in Dubai. 



The company has been recognised for its holistic view on sustainability as well as its thorough understanding of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and sustainability policies, processes and…

The King Abdullah II Fund for Development (KAFD) has signed a cooperation agreement with Jordan Oil Shale Company (JOSCo), a wholly owned subsidiary of Royal Dutch Shell plc, to finance the graduation projects of outstanding Jordanian public and private university students in the areas of environmental,…