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تفعيل مساهمة البنوك في المسؤولية الاجتماعية بالتصنيف والحوافز

اتفق المشاركون في ندوة «عكاظ» بعنوان «مشاركة البنوك في التنمية والمسؤولية الاجتماعية»، على وجود قصور في دور البنوك تجاه المسؤولية الاجتماعية والتنمية المستدامة للمجتمع، وذلك بالمقارنة بنسبة ربحيتها الكبيرة التي بلغت 73 مليار ريال العام الماضي، بتأكيد ولي ولي العهد النائب الثاني لرئيس مجلس الوزراء الأمير مقرن بن عبدالعزيز، أن البنوك مقلة في دعم الفقراء، وتشديد سموه على ضرورة مساهمتها في…

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Added by CSR Middle East on April 21, 2014 at 10:00am — No Comments

ENOC Puts Spotlight on Sustainability Initiatives and RFID Technology at WETEX 2014

Emirates National Oil Company (ENOC) is putting the spotlight on its sustainable development initiatives and its advanced technology introductions such as the Vehicle Identification Pass (ViP), a radio frequency identification (RFID)/ and vehicle identification (VID)-based fuel retailing system, at the 16thWater, Energy, Technology & Environment Exhibition (WETEX) 2014 to be held from April 14 to 16 at the Dubai International Convention Centre.

A Strategic Sponsor of…

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Added by CSR Middle East on April 20, 2014 at 5:24pm — No Comments

Strategic CSR: Linking Socially Responsible Initiatives To Business Objectives

Connecting CSR initiatives with business objectives will create shared value for companies and society, says Jeanette Teh, assistant professor of Business Administration, American University in Dubai

The pervasive use of “corporate social responsibility” (CSR) today is rapidly turning it into a buzzword.…

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Added by CSR Middle East on April 13, 2014 at 9:40am — No Comments

Omantel launches its second Sustainability Report 2013

Omantel, the leading integrated communication services provider issued its annual "Sustainability Report" 2013 under the theme 'Your World, Your Oman'. The report reflects Omantel transparency and commitment towards different stakeholders and highlights the economic, social and environmental activities and efforts carried out by the Company…

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Added by CSR Middle East on April 10, 2014 at 9:30am — No Comments

SABIC wins GCC-CSR’s top social responsibility performer award

Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC) received the 2014 GCC-CSR Award for being the best performing corporate social responsibility (CSR) company in the Gulf region, reflecting the company’s long experience in community service and its commitment to conduct business ethically. 

The award was presented to SABIC during the Second GCC-Corporate Social…

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Added by CSR Middle East on April 9, 2014 at 9:30am — No Comments

Viva Kuwait sponsors KREATE Initiative

Viva Kuwait has announced its sponsorship of the KREATE initiative's activities, organized by Bayt Lothan. Viva said it will also be participating in Bayt Lothan's activities in 2014. The multidisciplinary exhibition showcases different talents from various artistic fields, from painting and graphic design, and from artisan jewelry to photography. Bayt Lothan organized the KREATE initiative as part of its ongoing community projects aimed at highlighting local entrepreneurs and…

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Added by CSR Middle East on April 5, 2014 at 9:30am — No Comments

Drive encourages business to donate to education

A new campaign encouraging businesses to commit 20 per cent of their global corporate social responsibility (CSR) spend on education by 2020 was launched at the Global Education Skills Forum in Dubai on Monday.

As part of the Business Backs Education campaign, which comes in partnership with Unesco and the Global Business Coalition for Education, the private sector will be challenged to double its CSR spend on education…

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Added by CSR Middle East on April 3, 2014 at 9:30am — No Comments

Badawood wins top CSR award

Ibrahim Badawood, managing director of Abdul Latif Jameel Community Initiatives (ALJCI) has won the “Top Corporate Social Responsibility CEO” award instituted by CEO Middle East magazine.

Yousuf Jistiniah, Bab Rizq Jameel (BRJ) director in Riyadh, received the award on behalf of Badawood during a ceremony held at Faisaliah Hotel in Riyadh recently to recognize the top 16 CEOs.

The event, organized by CEO Middle East, was attended by an elite cadre of…

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Added by CSR Middle East on March 31, 2014 at 8:13am — No Comments

Interview: Hilton Abu Dhabi's CSR champ

Hilton Abu Dhabi environment, health, safety and hygiene manager Evangelos Karakoulias explains the group’s CSR mission

What is Travel with Purpose? 

Travel with Purpose is Hilton Worldwide’s global CSR project, and one of our four values is “living sustainably”, which we prioritise with several campaigns and tools such as EcoRewards.

How does the EcoRewards programme work?

The EcoRewards sustainability campaign rewards…

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Added by CSR Middle East on March 28, 2014 at 2:44pm — No Comments

Seven lessons I learned from my first G4 Report (Hint: No. 5 is why you should not think any more about making the jump)

Last week I wrote my first sustainability report based on the GRI G4 guidelines. This was for a Saudi business conglomerate and with this report which applied G4 at core level, they became the first Saudi company to issue a GRI checked G4 report. Despite the hugely steep learning curve and the effort it took to tear myself away from the G3 thinking, the report was a colossal source of pride and gratification for me and for everyone who worked on it. Yes, there were times I just wanted to…

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Added by bushra azhar on March 19, 2014 at 11:00am — 1 Comment

Shurooq wins Arab Organization for Social Responsibility Award

The Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) has won the 3rd Arab Organization for Social Responsibility Award for outstanding environmental initiatives in recognition of the Authority's remarkable development projects in environment protection, most notably the Kalba Eco-tourism Project.



The project was launched in collaboration with the Sharjah Environment and Protected Areas Authority (EPPA), and is considered as the largest ecotourism project in…

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Added by CSR Middle East on March 15, 2014 at 2:02pm — No Comments

Zain Provides Wheelchairs To Kuwait Handicapped Sports Club

Underlying its sincere support to an important segment in the society, Zain, the leading telecommunications company in Kuwait, presented the Kuwait Sports Club for the Handicapped with specially customized wheelchairs with an aim of facilitating their comfort while training and competing in tournaments and championships, raising the Kuwaiti flag high with their…

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Added by CSR Middle East on March 15, 2014 at 2:00pm — No Comments

Tatweej chooses Du as Arab World social responsibility pioneer

Du has been choosen by the Board of Trustees at Tatweej – Excellence Awards Academy and the Arab Organisation for Social Responsibility as one of the pioneering institutions in the Arab World, in terms of social responsibility.

Hala Badri, Executive Vice President, Brand and Communications, Du, received the honour on behalf of the company at the 7th Prestigious Tatweej…

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Added by CSR Middle East on February 26, 2014 at 1:30am — No Comments

Wataniya Telecom Celebrates Successful GulfRun Conclusion

Wataniya Telecom, The first private telecom operator in Kuwait, announced the final celebration of the successful GulfRun event that was sponsored by the company and concluded in the Kingdom of Bahrain on Bahrain International Circuit from 23-24 of this month. More than 2000 participants and drivers attended the event while 70 cars were registered. The Value of these cars was estimated to more than $ 3 Million. Thanks to the drivers’ accountability, no accidents or injuries were witnessed…

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Added by CSR Middle East on February 16, 2014 at 12:21pm — No Comments

OSN launches ‘Live More’ CSR campaign to encourage healthier lifestyles

OSN, the region’s leading pay-TV network, is strengthening efforts to support the community with the launch of ‘Live More,’ its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative, aimed at encouraging families in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) to adopt healthier lifestyles. 

A survey conducted by OSN, found that only six percent of the region participates in exercise, despite 36 percent being worried about serious health issues such as cancer and diabetes. Research…

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Added by CSR Middle East on February 6, 2014 at 11:44pm — No Comments

Global governance key for sustainable development, says Doha Bank Group CE

"Building green economies are the solution for climate change and for sustainable global growth. The practice will rebalance global growth and promote sustainability", says Dr. R. Seetharaman, Group CEO, Doha Bank, the leading private commercial bank in Qatar.

"Sustainable development meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. Individuals, Corporates and Economies should…

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Added by CSR Middle East on February 2, 2014 at 12:07am — No Comments

CSR Middle East welcomes 2000th member

Dear Members,

It has been great pleasure to work with you for last 9 years. CSR & Sustainability is a great passion for us and we all have witnessed the growth of CSR in our region together. 

Today, 2000th member joined to CSR Middle East, which makes us excited to reach another mile-stone at our platform. Our main aim is to promote the heartfelt activities & efforts and contribute to the regional CSR…

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Added by CSR Middle East on February 1, 2014 at 12:00am — 1 Comment

FRV and Abdul Latif Jameel Energy form a joint venture to develop PV projects in Saudi Arabia

Abdul Latif Jameel Energy and Fotowatio Renewable Ventures (FRV) announce that they have formed a joint venture to develop photovoltaic (PV) solar energy projects in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Both companies will jointly develop and invest in solar plants.

Through this venture, FRV and Abdul Latif Jameel Energy will together undertake the tender of the King Abdullah City for Atomic and Renewable Energy (KA-CARE) program, which includes the construction of 41 GW of solar power by…

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Added by CSR Middle East on January 27, 2014 at 1:30am — No Comments

Safety training centre opened for construction workers

Korean-led consortium Samsung C&T and its two partners opened a safety training centre in Al Matar street last week to enhance the skills of about 8,000 construction workers. This workforce will be working for the $1.4bn Msheireb and Education City Metro Station package.

However, Samsung C&T disclosed that they are only expecting to train about 500 to 1,000 workers this year.

Korean Ambassador Chung Keejong believes that the centre will…

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Added by CSR Middle East on January 13, 2014 at 9:17am — No Comments

Microsoft Bahrain Earns Best Corporate Social Responsibility Award for its 'Partners in Learning' program

A long term joint venture with the Ministry of Education to improve learning experiences through ICT and help schools, educators and students build 21st century skills

Microsoft Bahrain won the 'Best Corporate Social Responsibility Award' in the Kingdom of Bahrain 2013; the announcement was made during the opening ceremony of MEET ICT Conference & Exhibition. The award was handed out by H.E. Kamal Bin Ahmed,…

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Added by CSR Middle East on January 6, 2014 at 6:33pm — No Comments

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