National Bank of Kuwait (NBK) has launched more than 150 social initiatives during 2013. NBK’s corporate social responsibility (CSR) program covers a range of education, environment, health, philanthropic, social and sports-related initiatives. “NBK has a long tradition supporting social and community oriented activities in the country,” said Manal Al Mattar, NBK Public Relations Executive Manager. “We believe that our people are our most valuable resource and to that end we’ve implemented…

A seminar on “Social Responsibility and its Role in Community Development,” was held in the Wilayat of Thumrait in the Governorate of Dhofar under the patronage of Ahmed bin Ali al A’mri, Adviser at the Office of Minister of State for Technical Affairs, in the presence of the Wali of Thumrait, officials and citizens. The seminar was organised by the branch of Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI) in the Governorate of Dhofar, in cooperation with the Middle East Centre for Consultancy…

The Zubair Corporation, represented by The Zubair Small Enterprises Centre (Zubair-SEC) and Sharakah inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to complement their efforts of serving local SMEs. The MoU between Zubair-SEC and Sharakah was signed in the presence of  Hani al Zubair, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Sharakah. The MoU lays out plans for various facets of cooperation focused on the development of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). Zubair-SEC and Sharakah will work together…

Staff members of Al Hilal Bank along with their families recently trooped to the town of Al Samha in Abu Dhabi to participate in the 12th Clean Up UAE event organized by the Emirates Environmental Group (EEG) in cooperation with the Abu Dhabi Municipality. The volunteers helped clean up parts of the adjacent desert alongside various other civic-minded businesses and schools.

Around three tones of garbage were collected through the initial phase of the EEG initiative,…

Saudi Basic Industries Corp (SABIC) released its second Sustainability Report for the year 2012 titled ‘Step by Step’. The title reflects SABIC’s commitment to work continuously over time toward a more sustainable way of doing business and to a more sustainable future. The new report incorporates additional performance metrics and also responds to the feedback from SABIC’s customers, suppliers and other stakeholders.



Last year SABIC…

Qatargas Chief Operating Officer – Administration, Ghanim Al-Kuwari, delivered a speech at the inaugural session of the second Doha Carbon and Energy Forum, being held under the patronage of His Excellency Mohammed Bin Saleh Al-Sada, Minister of Energy and Industry at the Qatar National Convention Centre from 11 – 13 November.

Qatargas is a strategic sponsor of the forum…

Corporate Social Responsibility is a relatively new business discipline and its inclusion in the mainstream management consulting is even newer. As companies  embed corporate social responsibility into their businesses, the value of working with CSR consultants isn’t always clear.

The first time I worked with a Saudi business contemplating CSR, what struck me most was how receptive the management was to new ideas. Yes I could hear trepidation and fear of unknown territories but above…

Doha Bank won the prestigious Golden Peacock Global Award for Sustainability 2013. Dr. R. Seetharaman, Group CEO, Doha Bank, received the award from the Rt. Hon. Baroness Verma, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Energy & Climate Change, UK at the 13th International Conference on Corporate Governance & Sustainability. The event was hosted by the Institute of…

CSR Qatar 2013, the prominent sustainability summit on 24 and 25 November in Doha, Qatar, is to be chaired by the founder of the Anglo-Dutch sustainability firm EMG, known for its highly advanced approach to corporate social responsibility (CSR), and leading specialist in the field of the circular economy.

Just days after a major international study commissioned by the UN Global Compact revealed that already one in three CEOs are actively seeking to…

EQUATE Petrochemical Company was recognized with Arabian Business Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Achievement Award 2013 for the third consecutive year in terms of Kuwaiti organizations.

On this occasion, EQUATE VP for Technical Services Mohammad Al Benali said, “Realizing the significance of sustainability throughout the Kuwaiti society as a whole and embodying such principles at every level, EQUATE aspires to achieve all matters that would serve manifesting its tagline…

Demonstrating its commitment to supporting the Oman community, Bank Sohar was delighted to be able to support the Association of Early intervention for Children with Disabilities.

The support in…

Zain Group, the leading telecommunications provider in eight countries across the Middle East and Africa, announces the publication of its second sustainability report, which is entitled “Dedicated to the Promise of a Wonderful World”. Building on the success of its inaugural report published in 2012, the publication offers in-depth insights into various regional sustainability-related challenges that put pressures on the business. The report also highlights Zain’s approach insuccessfully…

Achieving a more sustainable future is in all of our best interests, and is the responsibility of all. Ever conscious of its potential to have an impact on the local community, Du is delivering on its promise by announcing that 65% of its customers have opted for paperless e-billing, since the system launched in 2009.…

Kuwait Petroleum International (KPI) proudly issued its first sustainability report for the year 2012-2013.…

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia aims to become the world's foremost market for renewable energy with an aggressive investment budget of $109bn. By 2032, the country strives to generate as much as a third of the Kingdom's energy demands using renewable energy (54 GW).

Following the publicity…

The AmCham Abu Dhabi Women in Business Committee is proud to announce that Boeing International Corporation is the latest signatory of Women Achieve, an innovative program that promotes the professional advancement of women.…

In order to raise awareness about the impact of climate change on business in the UAE, Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry's Center for Responsible Business, organised a session for its Sustainability Network members at its headquarters in collaboration with Emirates Wildlife Society…

Corporate social responsibility (CSR) means working for a greater cause. In recent years CSR has gained prominence and support among management. On the other hand, at an individual level, charity and community service is part of the socio-cultural expectation from the average Middle Eastern resident. How far are these efforts successful?…

Corporate social responsibility (CSR) is at the core of what InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) cluster hotels in Jordan do. That's why when devising strategies, the IHG management team makes sure that CSR activities are a big part of those strategies.

From blood donations, clothes donations to…